• Nominations Open for AWIEF Awards 2026

    Thursday, July 2, 2026

    The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for nominations for the 2026 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards. The AWIEF Awards was established since 2017 to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of female founders and business leaders across Africa. The awards have showcased and honoured exceptional women leaders who are building successful […]

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  • Sweden: Controversial election divides Liberians

    Saturday, June 27, 2026

    Liberians living in Sweden will hold two separate programs next month in Stockholm, the Swedish capital, to celebrate Liberia’s independence anniversary. This represents a divide as the independence celebrations are usually hosted by the Liberia Swedish Association (LSA). This split is a consequence of an election held recently for a new batch of leaders for the […]

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  • Africa’s green economy draws investments

    Thursday, June 25, 2026

    Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) has released its first Impact Report, revealing a project pipeline exceeding US$12 billion, more than 20 deals initiated and over US$25 million in known financing outcomes linked to projects participating in the AGES ecosystem. Across four editions, AGES has established itself as a leading platform connecting investors, project developers, policymakers and industry leaders to […]

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  • Results of controversial LSA election rejected

    Tuesday, June 23, 2026

    The recently announced results of the controversial Liberian Swedish Association (LSA) election have been rejected by candidates declared losers by the election commissioner. Election commissioner Beyan Kesselly, who solely conducted the elections, Sunday announced the following candidates as winners: Selina Tutu Bryant (president), Angeline King (vice president), Charlotte Bee (general secretary) and Carina Andersson (financial […]

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  • Liberian striker joins Maltese premier league club

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026

    By Joseph Morris Vincent Liberian international striker Emmanuel Ernest has officially completed a move to Malta’s Hamrun Spartans FC, marking another significant step in his growing professional football career. The powerful center-forward joins the Maltese champions after building a reputation through impressive performances across both African and European football.  Ernest most recently featured in Albania’s […]

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Apr
18

Basketball Africa League continues in Egypt

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the 52 players from 11 countries across Africa, Europe and the U.S. who will compete in the 2024 Basketball Africa League’s (BAL) Nile Conference group phase, which will take place from Friday, April 19 – Saturday, April 27 at the Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Complex in Cairo, Egypt*. […]

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Apr
18

OPEC participates in African energy forum

The director of research of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Ayed S. Al-Qahtani will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris, France affirming the importance of African oil supplies in global affairs.   Home to six OPEC member countries, the African continent is playing a […]

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Apr
12

Bahamas hosts AfriCaribbean trade forum

Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). The AAM will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas, from June 12-14. Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, […]

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Apr
8

Africa: Major expansion of projects and investment

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its most impactful year to date, with unprecedented expansion of projects and investments spanning energy, transportation, mining, food, textiles and climate resilience. Underpinning robust growth in earnings and total assets, AFC successfully navigating the global geopolitical, inflationary and debt distress challenges of 2023 to […]

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Apr
5

Rugby’s pathway to Africa’s future

By President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah Saturday April 6 marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. As we reflect on this day, it is crucial to explore the potential impact of sport in Africa. The African Development Bank projects that Africa is set to grow to 2.4 billion people by 2050. Therefore, […]

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Apr
2

GABI plans flagship event in New York

Building on the resounding success of its flagship event, Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) plans to convene leaders from business, government and the United Nations in 2024. Unstoppable Africa will return to Cipriani’s in New York on September 25 and 26 on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN […]

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Apr
1

Ruto urges Kenyan private sector to sponsor Safari Rally

Kenyan President William Ruto has called on Kenya’s private sector to play a greater role in hosting the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally. Saying the global event presents huge untapped opportunities for business people, President Ruto asked them to participate and take advantage of the benefits the rally provides. President Ruto pointed out that […]

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Mar
27

Empowering Africa’s small, medium-sized enterprises

Nearly 70% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa invested in technology in the past 12 months to help boost growth and resilience – an indication that SMEs are embracing the positive impact of technology. There are numerous opportunities that unlock the full potential of digitalisation for these businesses and the continent, which means […]

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Mar
23

Dada calls for African musicians to collaborate

In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on Saturday. BridgeAfric, led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong, is a […]

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Mar
19

TikTok, AU forge multi-year partnership

In an era where digital connectivity defines daily life, TikTok, the global pioneer in short-form mobile video, is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking partnership with the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), aimed at bolstering online safety awareness among the youth as well as parents, teachers and guardians in Africa. This innovative […]

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