Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
Kenya to fuel hoarders: lose your licence
Ruto warned oil marketers against hoarding and confirmed Kenya's G-to-G deal continues to provide protection as Strait of Hormuz disruptions…
43% of South Africa’s youth have no job
South Africa's youth unemployment hit 43.8% in Q1 2026. A Mail and Guardian analysis makes the case for the proposed…
US spends $71m on Kenya airbase as ties deepen
IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and emerging technology, with a series…
Nigeria health sector records major gains
IN SHORT: Nigeria's health minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says the sector is recording significant progress across primary care, maternal…
