Governance

African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.

Nigeria Locks Shea Exports for Another Year

Nigeria has extended its ban on raw shea nut exports by one year, pushing the world's largest producer to build…

Ruto Commissions 13,000-Unit KDF Housing Programme in Shift to Private Finance

President Ruto has commissioned the Roysambu Military Camp housing project and announced plans for over 13,000 KDF units funded largely…

Zambia Rejects $1 Billion US Health Deal Over Secret Mining Demands

Zambia has pushed back on a $1 billion US health funding agreement over a hidden clause tying the aid to…

Zimbabwe Halts All Raw Mineral Exports to Force Processing at Home

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, including consignments already in transit, in…

Sweden just made its skilled worker visa twice as valuable

Sweden will double the validity of its EU Blue Card from two years to four…

Kenya ships first 54 containers to China, targets $4bn deficit

Kenya has flagged off its first shipment of exports to China under the new zero-tariff…

African women hold 1% of global justice power

The inaugural Global Justice 50/50 report has found that women from low-income countries hold just…

TEF turns $100m into $4.2bn across 24,000 businesses

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has disbursed over $100 million in non-refundable seed capital to more…