It was another week of significant economic, business and geopolitical developments across Africa, with markets and economies responding to shifting global conditions. From South Africa’s economic contraction and Ghana’s strong growth to major oil and gas deals, critical minerals and agricultural trade, these are the stories that captured the attention of <a href="https://usglobalxpress.com/nigeria-approves-4-5-billion-refinancing-of-nnpc-oil-backed-facility-cnbc-africa/" title="Nigeria approves $4.5 billion refinancing of NNPC oil-backed facility | CNBC Africa“>CNBC Africa audiences this week
Here are the top 10 stories that made headlines on CNBC Africa
1. South African economy shrinks in second quarter, dragged down by Iran war
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2. Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery signs IPO documents before landmark share sale
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-signs-ipo-documents-before-landmark-share-sale
3. Senegal to offer 109 oil and gas blocks to local and foreign investors
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/senegal-to-offer-109-oil-and-gas-blocks-to-local-and-foreign-investors
4. UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size
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Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/un-approves-resolution-in-support-of-map-that-shows-africas-true-size
5. Angola moves to open local bond market, eyes JPMorgan debt benchmark
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/angola-moves-to-open-local-bond-market-eyes-jpmorgan-debt-benchmark
6. Ghana’s economy expands 6% in second quarter, driven by communications sector
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/ghanas-economy-expands-6-in-second-quarter-driven-by-communications-sector
7. Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans amid fears of crackdown
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Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/kenya-offers-temporary-amnesty-to-undocumented-east-africans-amid-fears-of-crackdown
8. Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of ‘killing all humans’ after colleague quits
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/anthropic-researcher-says-ai-has-more-than-10-chance-of-killing-all-humans-after-colleague-quits
9. US says it will help develop Kenya’s critical minerals processing
Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/us-says-it-will-help-develop-kenyas-critical-minerals-processing
10. Zambia secures 540,000-metric-ton maize export deal with Kenya
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Read more: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/zambia-secures-540000-metric-ton-maize-export-deal-with-kenya
From economic growth and investment to energy, technology, trade and regional policy, this week’s stories highlight the diverse forces shaping Africa’s economies and its place in the global economy. Stay with CNBC Africa for trusted business news, market insights and the latest developments from across the continent and around the world