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Resources, markets, and the contest over the continent's wealth.
Economy - 5 May 2026
Kolwezi to Host Mining Tech Summit Focused on Digital Transformation of Mining Sector
Kolwezi, Lualaba - April 27, 2026
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Inflation Eases to 40.22% in March Amid Declining Purchasing Power
Khartoum, April 16, 2026 - Sudan’s annual inflation rate slowed to 40.22% in March, marking a sharp decline from 56.39% recorded in February, according to official data released by the national statistics authority.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Sudan Finance Minister Orders Urgent Measures to Address Trade Crisis
Khartoum, April 22, 2026 - Sudan’s Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim has directed immediate measures to address severe bottlenecks affecting exports and imports, as the country’s economy continues to struggle under the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Six Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Red Sea State
Port Sudan, April 14, 2026 - At least six people have died after the collapse of an informal gold mine in Sudan’s Red Sea State, underscoring persistent safety risks in the country’s largely unregulated artisanal mining sector.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Sudan Empowerment Removal Committee Targets Islamic Movement-Linked Assets Abroad
Khartoum, April 24, 2026 - Sudan’s Empowerment Removal Committee has announced plans to pursue companies, organizations, and individuals linked to the Islamic Movement through international legal and financial…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Sudan and Saudi Arabia to Hold Investment Forum in Riyadh
Khartoum, April 19, 2026 - Sudanese and Saudi stakeholders are preparing to convene a major investment forum in Riyadh this June, in a bid to revive economic cooperation and address key financial and investment…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Sudan Seeks to Revive World Bank Partnership for Reconstruction and Debt Relief
Washington, April 18, 2026 - Sudan has stepped up efforts to restore cooperation with international financial institutions, as officials push to secure funding for reconstruction and accelerate debt relief amid the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 29 April 2026
Sudan Mining Revenues Surge as Gold Production Nears Targets
Khartoum, April 23, 2026 - Sudan’s mineral resources regulator has reported a sharp increase in artisanal mining revenues during the first quarter of 2026, with collections reaching 113% of projected targets, according…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 27 April 2026
Bamako Hosts Opening of 6th FIMAK Festival
Bamako, April 13, 2026 - The banks of the Niger River, at the Amadou Hampâté Bâ Cultural Center, provided the backdrop on Monday for the opening ceremony of the 6th edition of the Kéla International Mandingue Music…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 27 April 2026
WAEMU Workshop in Bamako Highlights Role of Mutual Societies in Universal Health
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - Experts and stakeholders gathered in Bamako on Monday for a national workshop dedicated to the dissemination and training on West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) provisions governing…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 27 April 2026
Mali’s Economic Outlook Reviewed at BCEAO Credit Council Meeting
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - Mali’s economic and financial situation came under review as the National Credit Council of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) convened under the chairmanship of Minister of State…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 27 April 2026
Health Financing: Mali and Global Fund Align on New Strategic Priorities
Bamako, April 21, 2026 - Mali is advancing discussions on the future of its health financing strategy as the Minister of Health and Social Development, Assa Badiallo Touré, held talks with a delegation from the Global…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read