Africa and the Caribbean are exploring the development of a digital currency to deepen trade ties between the two regions.

The currency has strengthened almost 16% against the dollar this year, making it one of the continent’s top performers.

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Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Un- ion in 2022, it is a cornerstone of efforts to encourage intra-African ...

Islamic State West Africa Province’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.

A 2024 study found that media bias alone costs African sovereigns $4.2bn annually in excess interest on Eurobond issuances.

A volatile global currency market in the first half of 2025, sparked by softening demand for the US dollar and a rally in European currencies, has had wide-reaching effects across East Africa.

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the ...