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1. Thursday, September 17, 2026

2. 15:16business
   China emerges as Saudi Arabia’s latest lifeline after Trump declines request to fight Houthis threatening vital Red Sea chokepoint Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
3. 14:29business
   America’s newest F-16 fighter jets could join Africa’s strongest military as it moves to replace 129 ageing fighters Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
4. 12:26business
   Another African president puts his son at the heart of state security, giving him command of the country's elite guard Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
5. 05:21business
   African Billionaire hotspot moves closer to leaving global dirty money list alongside Ivory Coast and other countries Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

6. Wednesday, September 16, 2026

7. 15:55business
   South Africa hits back at US visa restrictions, demanding Washington respect its land reform laws and sovereignty Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
8. 09:10business
   BRICS abandons common currency push, opting for integrated payment systems to bypass US dollar friction Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
9. 05:19business
   Russia and EU clash over Ghana influence as recruitment allegations mount and $1 billion pledges go unfulfilled Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

10. Tuesday, September 15, 2026

11. 15:47business
    Dangote reveals the business mistake that cost him billions 30 years ago after Chinese and Indian imports left nearly 8,000 workers jobless Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
12. 11:59business
    Turkish Airlines is pulling out of 5 African routes as more carriers abandon Angola’s $3.8 billion new airport Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
13. 11:18business
    Another African nation joins NASA’s Moon programme as 72nd country to sign Artemis Accords Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
14. 09:52business
    US defence firm Lockheed Martin unveils new stealth drone as Africa’s 6th-strongest military eyes $18 billion F-35 package Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
15. 08:52business
    King Charles clears Uganda to join Prince Harry’s 2027 Invictus Games after withdrawal threat Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
16. 07:11business
    Uganda’s Pearl Sweet crude misses export target, first commercial shipment pushed to mid-2027 Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
17. 06:00business
    Dangote Refinery IPO reveals little-known Cayman Islands firm behind a $3.2 billion ownership stake Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

18. Monday, September 14, 2026

19. 17:40business
    Defense tech-firm locks in $1M deal to protect critical lithium and gold mines amid $500M development push in Nigeria Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
20. 14:52business
    How Dangote Refinery’s $49 billion valuation compares with global refining giants Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
21. 05:09business
    Another African gold producer suspends new mining exploration licences until further notice Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

22. Saturday, September 12, 2026

23. 16:51business
    Dangote set to seal vessel deals with world’s No. 1 shipbuilding country as group targets 1,800 vessel calls a year Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
24. 16:19business
    Bitcoin billionaire Tim Draper’s $7.9 million Tanzania resort sale draws bids in gold mines, houses and cattle Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem

25. Friday, September 11, 2026

26. 14:06business
    $160 million investment linked to South Africa’s richest Black billionaire faces setback with over 200 jobs at risk Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
27. 12:10business
    Ghana expands visa-free travel network to 3 new destinations, including Maldives Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
28. 11:32business
    Days after US announced al-Shabaab strikes in Somalia, Trump says NO to Saudi request to attack Houthis in Africa–Middle East shipping route Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
29. 10:12business
    Inside India’s digital currency plan to ease cross-border payments for Africa’s 3 BRICS economies Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
30. 07:08business
    Africa’s fifth-largest gold producer loses key European market as EU sanctions hit $12.7 billion industry Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
31. 06:31business
    Africa’s UN map victory sparks fresh dispute as Japan raises alarm over territorial distortions Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

32. Thursday, September 10, 2026

33. 15:27business
    1 million women in Africa’s war-torn nation hold gold worth nearly $3 billion, now a bank wants to use it as collateral Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
34. 14:28business
    Putin-backed Russian Houses find base in 8 African countries as Ukraine warns of hidden recruitment agenda Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
35. 11:10business
    Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
36. 08:16business
    Uber just pulled out of 2 African nations but ride-hailing rival inDrive says the exits raise bigger questions about Africa’s mobility market Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

37. Wednesday, September 9, 2026

38. 08:08business
    South Africa makes fresh bid to block $1.35 million auction of Nelson Mandela’s belongings after 4-year legal battle Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
39. 19:31business
    US guided-missile destroyer, UK air-defence and mine-clearing ships converge on Kenyan ports as Mombasa emerges strategic maritime hub Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
40. 20:26business
    Uganda’s controversial military commander wades into British royal family feud, pulls country from Invictus Games Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story

41. Tuesday, September 8, 2026

42. 06:00business
    Top 10 African countries with the most foreign nationals legally permitted to live in South Africa Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
43. 09:42business
    Decades after colonial-era mapping, Africa’s mineral powerhouse launches $180 million drive with US, France, others to control mineral data Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem
44. 10:41business
    Africa’s strongest military welcomes 5 US combat aircraft as Russia, China step up continental arms push Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
45. 10:44business
    US turns to Africa’s mineral powerhouse as copper imports from DRC hit record 53,290 tonnes Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
46. 11:49business
    Burundians, Tanzanians affected by Kenya’s sweeping immigration crackdown get 90-day grace period Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story
47. 13:07business
    World’s third-largest crude importer risks US sanctions as Russia deepens oil ties with India and Africa Business Insider by Solomon Ekanem story