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Burkina Faso has taken another step towards its planned civilian nuclear programme by joining the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, strengthening the legal foundation for its long-term energy plans.

The move also highlights an important lesson about major infrastructure projects. Before power plants generate electricity or factories begin production, countries often spend years putting the right laws and regulations in place.

Whether in energy, transport or mining, these legal steps rarely make headlines. But they can play a big role in attracting investment, building confidence and giving ambitious projects a stronger chance of succeeding over time.

Russia has begun importing gasoline from India after Ukrainian strikes disrupted its refineries, leading to fuel shortages, rationing and long queues across the country.

At least 60,000 metric tonnes have already been shipped, while Belarus is also supplying fuel and Moscow is discussing imports with other countries.

The situation has drawn attention to Africa's growing refining capacity, including Nigeria's Dangote refinery, although any future supplies to Russia would depend on sanctions, shipping costs, payment channels, insurance, product specifications and government approvals. Read more…

🇿🇼 Zimbabweans escaping potential attacks hit with a 5-year South African re-entry ban

Hundreds of Zimbabweans voluntarily left South Africa because of fears that anti-immigrant demonstrations could turn violent. Many were later told that departing under the existing procedure could lead to a re-entry ban of up to five years.

Returnees said the restriction threatens their jobs, income and ability to support families back home. Read more…

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia sends new ambassador to gold-rich Burkina Faso as President Traoré expands post-France partnerships

Saudi Arabia officially accredited Saad Misfer Ahmed Almimoni as ambassador to Burkina Faso during a ceremony in Ouagadougou. The move comes as Burkina Faso deepens ties with new partners following its break with France.

The two countries have maintained relations since 1965, with cooperation in development finance, infrastructure and Islamic financial institutions. Read more…

🇸🇨 Africa’s richest island economy feels tourism squeeze as visitor arrivals decline

Seychelles welcomed 27,201 visitors in May, down 3.4% from a year earlier, while arrivals between January and May fell 11.7%. The slowdown follows IMF warnings that weaker tourism demand and disruptions affecting Gulf aviation hubs could weigh on the economy.

Cruise tourism recorded the sharpest decline, while Europe remained the country’s largest source of visitors, accounting for nearly three-quarters of arrivals. Read more…

Top 10 African countries with the highest total rail coverage in 2026

New 2026 data from Global Firepower highlights the African nations leading the continent in total rail infrastructure. The ranking spotlights the maturity of each country's network, which serves as a vital foundation for strategic resilience, trade expansion, and connectivity.

Source: Global Firepower

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso signs key nuclear safety treaty amid growing partnership with Russia

Burkina Faso has formally joined the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage by depositing its accession instrument with the IAEA. This move establishes internationally recognized rules on liability and compensation for nuclear incidents.

The step provides legal confidence for its planned civilian nuclear energy programme, which is heavily supported by a partnership with Russia. Read more…

🇳🇬 Nigeria just secured a 7-year $1.25 billion loan from the World Bank- here's what it's for

The World Bank approved a seven-year, $1.25 billion partnership program with Nigeria running from 2026 to 2032.

The NAIJA policy financing initiative will back economic reforms to encourage private investment, boost job creation, and aid 9.5 million farmers.

It aims to expand energy access to 32 million people, improve internet for 58 million, and enhance healthcare for 40 million inhabitants. Read more…

The G20 isn't actually a group of 20 countries. Up until recently, it consisted of 19 individual nations and the European Union. However, the bloc expanded to include the African Union, effectively making it a collective representing over 70 separate nations and 85% of the global economy.

It serves as the boardroom where the world's most powerful leaders agree on a unified game plan to keep the global economy stable, connected, and growing.