• Nigeria, China to deepen tourism cooperation

    Sunday, September 13, 2026

    The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and China Tourism Academy have agreed to deepen cooperation to attract more Chinese tourists to Nigerian destinations. The agreement was reached at a recent meeting between the officials of the NTDA and the China Tourism Academy in Beijing. The statement issued on Saturday by the NTDA stated that its […]

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  • Finalists for 2026 AWIEF Awards named

    Thursday, September 10, 2026

    The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has named the finalists for its 2026 AWIEF Awards. Launched in 2017, the prestigious annual AWIEF Awards is an initiative to recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth […]

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  • Digital finance program for women-led businesses

    Wednesday, September 2, 2026

    AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a major women’s financial inclusion program to expand access to finance and business support for more than 34,000 women-led enterprises in five African countries. Supported by the African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), […]

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  • Kenya wants self-reliant African health sector

    Thursday, August 27, 2026

    Kenya has called for Africa’s health agenda to be translated into concrete investments, measurable results and systems that reduce the continent’s dependence on external support. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the call recently during the plenary session of the 76th World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, where member states discussed the regional […]

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  • Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum

    Saturday, August 22, 2026

    Africa’s carbon markets are moving into a new phase, with governments strengthening policy, investors looking for credible projects and growing attention on how the continent can unlock more climate finance. These opportunities will be at the centre of the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) 2026, taking place from 13 to 15 October 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. Policymakers, […]

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May
5

Liberia: Joseph Boakai, a president in need of help

By Seltue Karweaye  Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has clocked 100 days in office. He took the oath of office on January 22. Commentators, analysts, political observers and politicians have busied themselves dissecting the president’s performance in office, particularly his major decisions and policy options. Many have also commented on the achievements recorded and the […]

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Apr
29

Adesina talks Sustainable Development Goals

African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the Islamic Development Bank’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Riyadh, he highlighted a growing annual financial shortfall of $4 trillion, a gap that threatens to derail efforts to achieve the […]

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Apr
21

Fighting money laundering in West Africa

The African Development Bank and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) on Thursday officially launched a three-year support project to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in their member countries. The project, titled “Capacity Development for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in GIABA Member States in Transition,” will […]

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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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