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Over 50,000 people already have. So have industry giants like General Motors and POSCO.

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For months, Nigeria's naira-for-crude policy has been seen as a key part of supporting local refining and easing pressure on foreign exchange. That is why Dangote Refinery's decision to price refined petroleum products in U.S. dollars marks an important shift.

The refinery says the move is aimed at managing exchange-rate risks as more crude purchases are billed in dollars while many local sales had remained in naira.

The real test now is whether businesses can absorb the change without passing even more costs to consumers.

Around 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute food insecurity as conflict, funding shortages and rising farming costs threaten recent progress against famine.

The World Food Programme says more than 100,000 people remain in famine-like conditions, while a $646 million funding gap has forced cuts to food assistance and rations.

At the same time, higher diesel prices and fertiliser shortages linked to disruptions in the Gulf are increasing the cost of farming during the current planting season, raising concerns over future harvests and worsening food shortages. Read more…

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Harith agreed to keep strict information barriers and ensure fair airport access for all airlines, while final approval now rests with the Competition Tribunal. Read more…

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Botswana's Karowe mine has recovered a 1,305.4-carat diamond, the tenth stone weighing more than 1,000 carats found at the mine.

The gem was recovered using X-ray technology designed to preserve large diamonds, reinforcing confidence in the mine's long-term value as it prepares for underground operations. Read more…

🇿🇦 Africa’s largest oil refinery switches to the dollar for its new pricing system

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The refinery said the change addresses exchange-rate risks created by buying crude oil in dollars while selling many products in naira. Read more…

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🇺🇸 The U.S. hands another multi-purpose military aircraft to one of its most stable African allies

Botswana has received another C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defence Articles (EDA) programme. This delivery follows a previous C-130H donation in May 2024 to strengthen the Botswana Defence Force's strategic airlift capability.

The fleet supports domestic operations and regional SADC, AU, and UN missions. Read more…

🌍 Africa’s poorest countries are sending more money abroad than they receive to build their economies

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Meanwhile, repayments to China are now four times larger than new lending, as its massive lending boom has turned into a repayment cycle. Read more…

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