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1. Thursday, October 8, 2026

2. 07:22business
   US issues Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for 14 areas across Ethiopia amid security risks Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
3. 05:30business
   BRICS set to welcome 4th African member as gold powerhouse Ghana seeks entry to Russia-China-backed bloc Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

4. Wednesday, October 7, 2026

5. 21:25business
   Africa’s mineral powerhouse deploys 8 specialised aircraft as it embarks on a 3-year project to unlock untapped mineral wealth Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
6. 07:12business
   Another African country opens up Dangote Refinery IPO to investors as $1.6 billion share sale expands Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
7. 05:36business
   Dangote refinery sets ambitious 10 million-investor target to overtake Saudi Aramco’s retail investor record Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

8. Tuesday, October 6, 2026

9. 09:48business
   10 African banks dominating the continent’s banking sector in 2026 Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
10. 05:15business
    Top 10 African countries with the strongest investment prospects in latest 2026 ranking Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

11. Monday, October 5, 2026

12. 19:17business
    4 months after taking office, Benin’s new leader meets Macron as France pushes €23 billion into Africa Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
13. 16:53business
    Africa's gold powerhouse bypasses US dollar to clear trade with China as Beijing unlocks zero-tariff access for 53 African nations Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
14. 06:29business
    Another UK billionaire moves to Monaco, joining a growing billionaire community that includes Nigeria’s Otedola Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
15. 04:50business
    US defence giant behind the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft wants Moroccan manufacturers in its global supply chain Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

16. Sunday, October 4, 2026

17. 09:13business
    Chinese, South Korean and European giants lose bid to operate Africa’s largest shipyard as $260 million project shifts toward national control Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
18. 09:40business
    Iranian container ship sets record at Kenya’s Port of Lamu with 5,200 TEU discharge ahead of Dangote’s $16 billion refinery Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
19. 07:50business
    After 19-year absence, $200 million Global Mercy, world’s largest civilian hospital ship, returns to Ghana Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

20. Friday, October 2, 2026

21. 13:57business
    Ghana moves to bypass diplomatic hurdles in Europe with proposed Benelux visa waiver Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
22. 11:08business
    Dangote’s $16bn Kenya refinery creates 1million-tonne cement opportunity for local rival Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
23. 10:20business
    French banking giant exits Ghana as North Africa’s largest banking group takes over in major deal Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
24. 05:22business
    Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s $300 billion wealth empire eyes new trade corridors stretching into Africa Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

25. Thursday, October 1, 2026

26. 14:51business
    The 10 highest-ranked African companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

27. Wednesday, September 30, 2026

28. 16:53business
    After 2 decades, Africa's gold powerhouse Ghana unveils new cedi notes featuring its heritage, heroes and national identity Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
29. 13:32business
    Meet Samaila Zubairu, the former Dangote executive and AFC boss who helped connect Kenya with Africa’s wealthiest man for a $17bn refinery Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
30. 04:55business
    Kenya delivers first 40,000-tonne fuel cargo to Rwanda as Dangote prepares $17bn refinery for East African market Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

31. Tuesday, September 29, 2026

32. 11:50business
    US includes North Africa’s major non-NATO ally in 29-country list for new $105.6 million Raytheon missile deal Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
33. 10:51business
    Africa’s diamond powerhouse abandons 2028 AFCON hosting bid amid efforts to cut spending Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
34. 09:37business
    Africa’s most industrialised economy set to host key battery-material facility in $3.7bn European EV supply chain Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

35. Monday, September 28, 2026

36. 18:47business
    Billionaire Elon Musk gets another opening for Starlink in South Africa amid 30% ownership hurdle Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
37. 12:07business
    Three mega-projects backed by Dangote, Turkish investors put $40bn behind East Africa’s Indian Ocean trade ambitions Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

38. Saturday, September 26, 2026

39. 18:05business
    First cargo of 2,930 tonnes of machinery arrives Kenyan port as Dangote begins work on East Africa’s largest refinery Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
40. 11:04business
    Another African country rejects Trump’s deportation plan despite US $410m incentive push Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

41. Friday, September 25, 2026

42. 12:17business
    US makes 3 strategic moves across Africa’s mineral belt as Washington chases critical minerals worth billions Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

43. Thursday, September 24, 2026

44. 14:16business
    24 startup founders in line to build Africa’s next $1 billion tech companies as Yango targets 6 countries for its next unicorns Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
45. 14:09business
    Nigeria officially opens its $700 billion mining industry to US investors as Washington expands Africa mineral push Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
46. 12:59business
    Global tech firm Yango targets 6 emerging African markets to produce the continent's next unicorns in 3–5 years Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
47. 11:32business
    Weeks after exiting Nigeria and Uganda, Uber CEO meets Jordan’s Crown Prince as expansion plans emerge Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
48. 10:20business
    North Africa’s largest economy unveils 8 logistics corridors linking its ports to African markets Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

49. Wednesday, September 23, 2026

50. 15:53business
    Qatar-brokered pact restores Rwanda-Belgium relations amid ongoing security fallout in DRC’s mineral-rich Kivu region Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

51. Tuesday, September 22, 2026

52. 13:26business
    US visa restrictions leave Uganda with five-member delegation at UN General Assembly Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
53. 11:13business
    How a Russian-backed network linked to 2 African countries moved $6.9 billion through banks using forged documents Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
54. 09:58business
    US-made heavy-lift helicopter arrives North Africa under $426 million deal as Egypt expands defence dominance Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
55. 09:17business
    Thousands of applicants from Nigeria, Ghana affected as UK blocks direct teaching qualification route Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
56. 08:38business
    Gulf-backed developer with projects in 3 African countries lands $12 billion deal with luxury island tourism hub Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
57. 05:15business
    How Trump’s $410 million deportation funding plan turned 13 African nations into destinations for thousands of deportees Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
58. 04:44business
    Dangote’s proposed $15 billion Kenya refinery enters critical stage as Ruto pushes towards groundbreaking Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

59. Monday, September 21, 2026

60. 19:40business
    Africa’s 3 biggest economies are at UNGA 2026, but their presidents are missing Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
61. 17:22business
    China emerges as the world’s sodium battery powerhouse ahead of US, France as Africa eyes a new role Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
62. 11:17business
    $3 billion railway contract threatened, 10-year military cooperation suspended as Uganda draws battle lines with world’s 9th-ranked military power Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
63. 07:31business
    Saudi billionaire, Al-Amoudi picks one of Africa’s fastest-growing destinations for a $116 million hotel expansion Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
64. 05:11business
    Oil-rich Gulf kingdom exits China-led digital currency platform as Africa deepens its yuan payment links Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

65. Saturday, September 19, 2026

66. 09:48business
    Nigerian-Canadian NBA executive backs $294 million sports and entertainment hub in Nairobi Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

67. Friday, September 18, 2026

68. 05:30business
    South Africa opens its biggest hospitality investment in nearly 50 years worth over $122.69 million Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem