Business Africa
Africa, the cradle of immeasurable marine riches, is also the scene of major challenges in the artisanal fishing sector. Between illegal exploitation of the waters, precarious working conditions and child labour, artisanal fishing on the continent faces crucial challenges. A report from Noël Tadégnon.
- Uganda Shillings Weakens Further -
The Ugandan local currency – the Shilling has depreciated by about 4 percent since the beginning of the year. Financial analysts attribute the shift to increased demand from offshore investors, coupled with commodity inflows. Currency market traders suggest the situation is likely to remain volatile. Here is more.
- 2024 Africa's Fastest-Growing Economies -
Africa is poised to lead the global economic charge in 2024, with eleven of its nations securing spots among the world's 20 fastest-growing economies, this is according to the latest report from the African Development Bank Group.
Go to video
Convicted sex offender mistakenly released from a UK prison deported to Ethiopia
01:00
Pix of the Day: October 29, 2025
Go to video
Nigeria, South Africa removed from global money-laundering watchlist
Go to video
Kenya seizes over one tonne of meth in Indian ocean bust
Go to video
Why old Presidents still win: generational tensions after Cameroon and Ivory Coast votes
00:58
Kenya plane crashes near Kwale; 11 tourists feared dead