Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
IMF cuts Africa growth to 4.3% as war hits imports
The IMF has cut Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%, warning that the Hormuz conflict and collapsing official development…
Ramaphosa offers Starlink a BEE workaround
President Ramaphosa offered Starlink an equity-equivalence compliance path on April 15, but SA's telecoms licensing rules require specific regulatory changes…
DRC creates state cobalt reserve for 9,600 tonnes
The DRC has created a state strategic reserve for cobalt, coltan and germanium under a decree signed April 10, giving…
Kenya halves fuel VAT to 8% for 90 days
President Ruto signed Kenya's fuel VAT cut from 16% to 8% into law on April 17, the most direct fiscal…
