President John Mahama to meet African leaders on August 5 to reshape global health rules • Summit to launch new Africa-led initiatives focused on investment and local leadership • Meeting comes amid ...

President Touadéra invites UBA to open a branch to support local SMEs and startups • UBA would become the 5th CEMAC presence and the 21st in Africa if the plan moves ahead • The country’s banking ...

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced on August 4, 2025, the appointment of Carol Koech (Photo) as Vice President for Africa, effective August 1. Her mission is to drive ...

Trump's tariffs add to EU barriers, hindering African exports beyond commodities. • Asia/Middle East offer limited non-raw trade due to robust local production. • AfCFTA offers a unique opportunity to ...

A $15.77 million program supports rural youth with training and startup aid • 65 young entrepreneurs will receive coaching and funding in four regions • The initiative addresses high job vulnerability ...

West Africa has been pushing to accelerate its industrialization through large-scale projects. However, access to financing remains a major challenge. This is especially true now, as global financing ...

For those who hoped to one day live in Wakanda, the dream of Akon City is over. The planned smart, eco-friendly city in Senegal, inspired by the fictional African kingdom in Marvel's Black Panther, ...

Craig Jones will take over as CEO of Perseus Mining on October 1, 2025. • Jeff Quartermaine led Perseus for 12 years and expanded its operations across West Africa. • Perseus expects annual gold ...

As new oil discoveries continue off the coast of Namibia, authorities are refining their strategy to ensure the economic benefits of this windfall are not limited to multinational corporations. As ...

Located on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar, Jambiani is a coastal village that captivates visitors with its authenticity and serene atmosphere, far from the bustle of the island’s more crowded ...

Ivory Coast is said to be negotiating a €800M syndicated loan with Standard Chartered and Société Générale, backed by MIGA and AfDB, to refinance debts discreetly amid cocoa volatility. • Loan pushes ...

US reduced initial April rates (up to 50%) to 10-30% in August for some African nations, exempting minerals/oil, via negotiations to address trade deficits. • Southern Africa (e.g., South Africa at 30 ...