BRICS nations Russia, India, and China urged to lead Africa’s infrastructure renewal
South Africa has proposed involving BRICS nations Russia, India, and China in the large-scale renewal of Africa’s infrastructure to create a continental transport hub, a senior business leader said. Elias…
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Uganda’s export earnings increase 10.2% to US$1.40bn in July on gold and agriculture gains
Uganda’s export earnings increased by 10.2 per cent year-on-year in July, reaching US$1.40 bn compared with US$1.27 bn in the…
Study Warns Africa to Unite as Global Deep-Sea Mining Race Speeds Up
African nations must establish a unified position on deep-sea mining to safeguard their land-based economies, protect coastal security, and shape…
UNGA81: AfDB, UNDP Launch Free AI Training for African Public Officials
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) , together with UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development, Google and Apolitical, has launched,…
UNGA81: AfDB Calls for Clean Cooking to Become a Central Pillar of Africa’s Energy Transition
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has called for clean cooking to be treated as a development imperative and a…
In Depth: Morocco Election Puts PAM at Center of Coalition Talks as 2030 World Cup Looms
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the largest party in Wednesday’s legislative election, putting it at the center…
South Africa Raises Interest Rate to 7.25% Amid Inflation Pressures
On Wednesday, South Africa’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing renewed inflationary…
Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago Ink Air Services Agreement to Boost Connectivity
Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago have inked an Air Services Agreement aimed at strengthening air connectivity between West Africa and…
Uganda Questions Kenya Fuel Middlemen as Imports Shift to Direct Purchases
Uganda has questioned the role of Kenyan intermediaries in its fuel imports as Kampala moves to direct purchases from international…
EXCLUSIVE: Libya’s Sharara Oilfield Faces Force Majeure Risk after Pipeline Shutdown
Libya’s Sharara oilfield is facing the risk of force majeure after an armed group shut down a crude oil pipeline,…
AfDB, KEXIM Strengthen Partnership to Finance Africa’s Strategic Priorities
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) have signed a new memorandum of understanding…
Korea, Africa Place AI, Digital Infrastructure at Heart of Their Partnership
The 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in Seoul, with shared ambitions to…
Report: Togo Could Emerge as West African Gateway for Russian, Belarusian Trade
Togo could emerge as a strategic gateway for Russian and Belarusian goods into West Africa, with the country’s deep-water Port…
