Africa’s Agricultural Future Hinges on Insurance Innovation, Expert Says
Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across Africa by helping banks manage agricultural risks and expand financing to farmers, Nigerian insurance expert Ola Jacob of…
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Ethiopia, IOM Sign Deal to Boost Migrant Returns Amid Surge in Repatriations
Ethiopia has signed a new cooperation agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the safe return and…
UN Report Links Rwandan-Russian Firm to Smuggled Congolese Minerals, Funding Conflict
A confidential United Nations report has accused a Rwandan company with Russian ties of trafficking minerals from areas controlled by…
Donkey Skin Trade Threatens Rural Livelihoods Across Africa
A booming global trade in donkey skins, driven by high demand from China, is placing immense strain on rural communities…
Ethiopia and World Bank Sign $1 Billion Deal to Back Economic Reform Agenda
Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a major financing agreement worth $1 billion to support the country’s ongoing economic…
India ,Ghana Elevate Ties with Strategic Partnership Spanning Trade, Health, and Security
In a landmark diplomatic visit — the first of its kind in over three decades — Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Adjust 2025 Budget Amid Falling Oil Prices
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria to revise its 2025 budget to reflect the decline in global…
Somalia ,Tanzania Resume Direct Flights and Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Somalia and Tanzania have officially agreed to resume direct commercial flights between their capitals, Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, in…
Ghanaian MP: BRICS Bloc Offers Global South a Fairer Alternative to Dollar-Based Trade
As momentum grows behind the BRICS bloc and its expanding global influence, Ghanaian Member of Parliament Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem…
Moody’s Downgrades Afreximbank to B2 Amid Rising Credit Risk
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the credit rating of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for the second time in less…
AfDB Approves $475m Loan to South Africa to Bolster Energy and Transport Infrastructure
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $475 million loan to support infrastructure development in South Africa’s transport and…
Ethiopia Secures $3.5bn Debt Relief under G20 Framework
Ethiopia has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to address mounting external debt, securing a $3.5bn debt relief…
Guinea’s bauxite exports hit record 48 million tonnes in Q1 2025 despite regulatory curbs
Guinea exported a record 48.6 million tonnes of bauxite in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% increase compared…
