Libya Unveils National Strategy to Boost Economy Through Free Zones and Transit Trade
TRIPOLI, Libya (BG) - Libya's Ministry of Economy and Trade, in collaboration with international experts from Expertise France and with...
Business, Trade & Economy
Business, Trade & Economy covers the forces driving Africa’s economic transformation. This section includes finance, banking, investment, trade, entrepreneurship, startups, technology, innovation, industry, manufacturing, AfCFTA opportunities and business stories shaping Africa’s growth.
ECA Launches Innovative Data Tool to Drive Intra-African Trade, Boost AfCFTA Integration
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (ECA) — The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has introduced the African Continental Input-Output Table (AfCIOT), a...
Rwanda Secures $100 Million Loan to Improve Urban Transport in Kigali
Project aims to ease congestion, enhance safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility in Kigali. KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The African...
Africa Investment Forum Kicks Off in Rabat to Drive Investment Opportunities Across the Continent
Event Aims to Mobilize Capital for Africa's Economic Development and Investment Opportunities RABAT, Morocco (BG) - The 2024 Africa Investment...
African Energy Chamber Urges Ivory Coast to Push Forward with Oil, Gas Investment
SIREXE 2024 Highlights Ivory Coast’s Rising Role as a Regional Energy Hub JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - The African Energy...
Investment in Adolescent Girls Could Add $2.4 Trillion to Africa’s Economy by 2040, World Bank Says
Report calls for targeted investments in education, health, and empowerment to unlock economic potential. YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - A World...
African Development Bank, Libya Strengthen Public Financial Management with FAPA Grant
LIBYA (BG) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Libya have signed a new grant agreement to...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Growth on the Rise, Says IMF
Nine Nations Among World’s Fastest-Growing Economies ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is showing signs...
Experts Urge Global Financial Reform at African Economic Conference 2024
Debt burdens, climate shocks, and regional integration dominate discussions in Gaborone, Botswana GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Leaders and experts at...
‘African Continental Free Trade Area Key to Africa’s Economic Transformation’
Leaders and experts gather to tackle economic challenges and harness opportunities for growth. GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - The African Continental...
Ethiopia’s First AI Startup Incubation Program Graduates Inaugural Cohort
Six-month incubation program equips entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support and industry connections to bring AI innovations to market.
Luanda Declaration Pushes African Leaders to Turn Blue Economy Plans into Action
Declaration calls for turning Africa's blue economy strategies into measurable action, backed by financing, stronger institutions and regional cooperation
Nigerian Entrepreneur Raises $7 Million for Hair-Braiding Robot
Harvard MS/MBA graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi founded HaloBraid to ease the time and strain of professional hair braiding.
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5B Private Equity Placement, Says Funds Will Support Expansion
Company says its private equity offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed, resulting in the issuance of about $2.5 billion in new...