Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
South Africa Fuel Prices Rise 65 Cents in March
South Africa's petrol price rises 20 cents per litre and diesel 60 to 65 cents from 4 March, reversing two…
Ghana Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks by March
Ghana's FDA has ordered all pre-mixed alcoholic energy drinks off the market by end of March 2026, citing evidence that…
Ethiopia Claims 10.2% Growth Before June Vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament Ethiopia is on course for 10.2% economic growth this fiscal year and that inflation…
40 Years of Museveni: What Uganda Got and Lost
Yoweri Museveni has just won a seventh presidential term, extending 40 years in power. Uganda's poverty rate fell from 56…
