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Heineken Ends Decades-Long Presence in Congo With Brewery Stake Sale

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 10, 2026
Heineken Ends Decades-Long Presence in Congo With Brewery Stake Sale
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Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices, regulator says
Mining & Natural Resources

Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices, regulator says

The Democratic Republic of Congo has created a strategic cobalt reserve that will let the state manage export quotas, influence supply and help support prices.

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 16, 2026
Citi sees three sovereign debt defaults in Africa in coming two years
Financial Services & Investments

Citi sees three sovereign debt defaults in Africa in coming two years

Senegal, Mozambique and Malawi could default on their debts over the next two years as the Iran oil shock adds pressure to already fragile public finances, according to Citi’s David Cowan.

Africa
Africa
April 16, 2026
Ghanaian and Zambian currencies seen under pressure
Financial Services & Investments

Ghanaian and Zambian currencies seen under pressure

Traders expect Ghana’s cedi and Zambia’s kwacha to face renewed pressure next week, while Kenya’s shilling and Uganda’s shilling are seen holding steady.

Africa
Africa
April 16, 2026
India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say
Mining & Natural Resources

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say

India’s push to secure cobalt and copper assets in Zambia has run into a setback as Lusaka has not yet given clear assurances on mining rights.

Zambia
Zambia
April 16, 2026
Nigeria’s inflation picks up for first time in a year in test for Tinubu
Financial Services & Investments

Nigeria’s inflation picks up for first time in a year in test for Tinubu

Nigeria’s annual inflation rose to 15.38% in March as higher fuel costs fed into food prices and added pressure ahead of next year’s election.

Nigeria
Nigeria
April 15, 2026
Uganda appoints Citibank to mobilise funds for 2.7 billion euro railway project
Transport & Infrastructure

Uganda appoints Citibank to mobilise funds for 2.7 billion euro railway project

Uganda has named Citibank to help secure financing for its planned standard gauge railway project as talks continue with the World Bank.

Uganda
Uganda
April 15, 2026

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