Foreign Capital Flows Concentrate in South Africa, Egypt
PRETORIA - South Africa and Egypt emerged as the continent's sole representatives in Kearney's top 25 emerging markets for foreign...
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‘Africa Needs to Rethink Governance,’ Prof. Lumumba
Africa needs to completely reimagine how it governs itself, abandoning colonial-era structures that continue to strangle the continent's potential. Renowned...
Africa Launches First Pan-African Card Scheme
ABUJA - Africa launched its first Pan-African payment card to reduce reliance on costly global systems, marking a step toward...
Ethiopia’s Export Reform Drives Record-Breaking Economic Turnaround
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia earned more than $8.1 billion in export revenue this year, surpassing its target by $3 billion...
African Investment Day Builds Momentum for Pan-African Partnerships in Istanbul
ISTANBUL - African Investment Day brought together government officials, investors and industry experts on June 27 for a full day...
Cameroon’s Dr. George Elombi Named Next Afreximbank President
ABUJA, Nigeria - Afreximbank shareholders appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank's next President and Chairman of the Board of...
Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Concentrate Exports as Africa Pushes Value-Added Mining
PRETORIA - Zimbabwe plans to prohibit exports of lithium concentrate starting in 2027, escalating the southern African nation's push to...
Présidentielle en Côte d’Ivoire : Ouattara sera-t-il de nouveau candidat ?
Abidjan, 21 juin 2025 - Lors du congrès ordinaire tenu samedi 21 juin au stade olympique d’Ebimpé, le Rassemblement des...
Crude-for-Naira Plan Gains Ground as Nigeria Pushes for Energy Market Reform
ABUJA - Nigeria's efforts to reform its domestic energy market gained momentum this week, as the Federal Executive Council's Steering...
Reimagining African Mobility in a Fragmented World
Instead of reacting to external travel restrictions, Africa must prioritize visa-free continental mobility and drive its own growth by investing...
East Africa Moves to Deepen Cross-Border Financial Integration
African Development Fund backs regional initiative with $9 million grant to strengthen capital markets and payment systems across nine countries
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Cocoa Price Coordination to Shield Farmers from Market Swings
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are deepening coordination on cocoa pricing as the world's two largest producers seek to cushion farmers...
Intra-African Trade Holds the Key to Fertilizer Access Across the Continent
Africa's fertilizer strategy depends on regulatory alignment, efficient trade and integrated markets that connect production with farmers across the continent
Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Building a Citizen-Friendly Public Service
At the opening of the National Public Service Days, Côte d’Ivoire urged stronger citizen-focused governance through digitalization and service reforms