Doing Business in Africa: 6 May 2026

Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers China dropped tariffs for 53 African nations on…

Cargo ship crews face attacks waiting the Gulf as Trump pauses two-day-old project to ‘guide’ ships

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies…

Senate pushes assertive foreign policy, confirms Enikanolaiye as Minister

… Vows stronger response to attacks on Nigerians abroad … Urges AU action, reciprocity in diplomatic…

Seeing Venice Through African Eyes:…

There is something quietly historic about Venice in 2026. The canals and palazzi that have hosted…

At 75, Ted Turner gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending

Ted Turner was never one to soften a forecast, even when the subject was himself. “At…

North Korea formally drops goal of reuniting with South

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories…

Investor retreat drives Africa start-up funding to 13-month trough

…Early-stage funding squeeze, as debt fills gap Start-up funding in Africa fell to a 13-month low…

GSMA Africa Policy Group Chair Calls For…

The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of  GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Mr. Daddy…

Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June

Europe is weeks away from crossing a critical threshold that represents a severe and immediate shortage…

Why Alimosho deserves at least two more constituencies – House of Rep’s aspirant

Olalekan Abdulmojeed Anjolaiya (AEROSOFT), entrepreneur, and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is an aspirant…