Diamond deals: Botswana is in talks over increasing its shareholding in De Beers, as Anglo American prepares to end its almost century-long relationship with the iconic diamond producer.

Kenya listing drought: The Nairobi Securities Exchange aims to secure its first stock listing since 2020, helped by a rebound in shares after a two-year slide that wiped more than 50% off the main index and discouraged companies from coming to the market.

Russia-Ukraine war: The Kremlin has forced thousands of African migrants and foreign students to fight alongside Russian troops in its war against Ukraine, according to assessments from European officials.

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Tracking election: S&P Global says it will closely monitor the outcome of South African elections next week and subsequent government policies to address issues from crime to energy supply that have deterred investment.

Currency bans: Nigeria steps up efforts to curb speculation against the battered naira, slapping tough new conditions on bureau de change and banning street trading in foreign currency.

Unlocking funds: Ghana receives a draft agreement to restructure debt owed to official creditors that would unlock a $360 million payment from the International Monetary Fund.

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Road deal: Kenya signs a $3.6 billion agreement with Virginia-based Everstrong Capital to build an expressway linking the nation’s two largest cities, one of several deals to be announced during President William Ruto’s US visit.

IMF backs ZIG: The International Monetary Fund welcomes Zimbabwe’s introduction of a new gold-backed currency as a positive step, in its first substantive comment on the ZiG since it was introduced last month.

Elections rally: South African’s financial markets are brimming with optimism as voters get ready to cast their ballot.

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Twenty people remain in intensive care after turbulence hit a Singapore Air flight, while 14 needed surgery as of Wednesday, Thailand authorities say. More here:

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Rate hike looms: Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed for a 16th consecutive month in April, driven by a threefold increase in electricity tariffs and higher transport costs.

Health bill becomes law: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial health-insurance bill into law, weeks before his party faces what’s set to be its toughest election since it came to power three decades ago.

Qatar African investment: Qatar Airways is set to invest in an unidentified airline based in southern Africa in the coming weeks as it looks to expand its footprint in the continent.

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Revised offer rejected: BHP says Anglo American rebuffed an improved offer it made, which it says valued the company at £34 billion ($43 billion).

Vodacom weighs tie-ups: Africa’s largest wireless carrier says it is planning fiber partnerships with other mobile operators and financial investors, potentially alleviating the costs of rollout and rural connectivity.

Life-saving Starlink: Nearly 100 front-line humanitarian organizations in Sudan are appealing to Elon Musk’s Starlink service to remain operational so they can offer life-saving care to millions trapped in areas grappling with an internet blackout.

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Apple has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI to use the startup’s technology on the iPhone, part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence features to its devices. More here:

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Inflation hits: The price of rice — the main ingredient in Nigeria’s favorite jollof dish — more than doubled in March, placing more pressure on household incomes.

Fake news law: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took office in March after nearly a year in prison for allegedly spreading misinformation. A fake news law from 1965 helped him secure his seat.

ZiG hype: Zimbabwe hypes its new currency, as it tries to convince foreign investors that it won't repeat economic mistakes.

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