Africa
Nigeria Parliament Suspends South Africa Engagements Over Anti-Migrant Violence
The decision was announced Friday following renewed concerns about violence targeting African migrants in South Africa.
September 11, 2026Tag: Economy
Business
LERC Begins Review of Jungle Energy Power License Renewal in Nimba
Jungle Energy Power has operated in Nimba since 2018. Its current electricity distribution license, issued in July 2021, is scheduled to expire this year.
September 11, 2026
Africa
US$60M coffee investment moves into implementation
Liberia Moves Ahead With US$60M Coffee Investment Targeting 200,000 Farmers The Government of Liberia and JR Farms Group have signed an implementation agreement under the Liberia Coffee Prosperity…
September 11, 2026
Africa
U.S. APPROVES US$99.6M LOAN TO AFRICELL, TARGETING AFRICA’S TELECOM TECHNOLOGY BATTLE
L1 NEWS | BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY The United States government has approved a US$99.6 million loan to Africell, the U.S.-owned African telecommunications operator, in a move that Washington…
September 11, 2026
Africa
ECOWAS Says 2027 ECO Launch Remains Achievable
ECOWAS says its Convergence Council has reviewed progress toward establishing the proposed ECO single currency, with the bloc maintaining that a 2027 launch remains achievable. The September 7…
September 10, 2026
Development
LIBERIA’S DOMESTIC REVENUE REACHES US$954.7 MILLION
The amount puts the government approximately US$45.3 million short of the US$1 billion mark.
September 7, 2026
Africa
LIBERIA RECOMMENDS US$973,000 IN GRANTS FOR 194 ENTERPRISES
MONROVIA — The Government of Liberia has recommended 194 enterprises for financial support under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, with the proposed grants valued at approximately US$973,000. The…
September 7, 2026