Small and medium-sized enterprises are central to Africa’s employment, innovation and economic growth. Yet many struggle to secure the finance needed to expand. Even when investment becomes available, businesses may.
12/11/2026Can Africa’s creative industries become a stronger source of export earnings and enterprise growth? A new US$75 million financing commitment by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to the Development Bank.
12/11/2026Africa’s renewable energy transition is increasingly being shaped not only by large power plants, but also by households and businesses generating electricity for their own use. The International Energy Agency’s.
12/11/2026Can Ghana turn its strategic position along the Gulf of Guinea into a stronger maritime services economy? Two new investments worth more than US$235 million at the Port of Takoradi.
12/11/2026Kenya’s monetary policy is approaching another important review as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) prepares for its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on December 9, 2026. At its.
12/11/2026Can African capital markets help address the continent’s housing deficit while reducing dependence on foreign-currency borrowing? Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s successful closure of an FCFA 60 billion sustainable bond in.
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I walked into the Abuja Continental Hotel on 30 July 2026 and immediately felt that this wasn’t going to be an ordinary conference. The room was filled with presidents, prime.
One year ago, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App was launched with a clear mission: to provide young people across Africa and Europe with a single digital space to learn,.
Some moments at the Breaking Barriers to Trade & Leadership Summit 2026 extended far beyond the conference sessions. They unfolded through quiet conversations, diplomatic exchanges and personal engagements that reflected.
London, United Kingdom Africa’s leading figures in government, business, finance, academia and public service were honoured at the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026, held at the iconic House of.
African Leadership Magazine is delighted to announce that Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has been confirmed.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Hon. Boima S. Kamara, Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), has been recognised with the.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Mr Karifa Condé, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), has been.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom |8, July 2026 Dr John Panonetsa Mangudya, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Mutapa Investment Fund, Zimbabwe, has been honoured with the African.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Dr Brian Mushimba, former Chief Executive Officer of GL Africa Energy Limited, Zambia, has been honoured with the.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 African Leadership Magazine is proud to announce that Mr Bokang Thitoyamore, Chief Executive Officer of Naledi Mining Services.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will retain its familiar biennial format after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee unanimously reversed its earlier plan to move the tournament.
For African footballers who regularly cross continents for national duty, the international calendar is more than a scheduling issue. It can determine how much time a player has to recover,.
Uganda’s decision to waive visa requirements for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 is more than a logistical adjustment. It is a strategic move that positions the country at.
Secure American supply chains and African industrial growth can reinforce each other, but only if partnerships deliver measurable results, credible investment and shared prosperity. A mineral shipment can leave an.
By any measure, Djibouti occupies one of the world’s most strategic maritime positions. Located at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the country has long.
In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents a global economy showing surface-level steadiness, underpinned by a complex balancing act of divergent forces. While.
Ethiopia has decided to handle the production of its national currency, the Ethiopian Birr, in an effort to foster its sovereignty, institutional power, economy and its continuous development. The.
The E1 World Championship, the first all-electric powerboat racing series, took to the waters of Lagos from 4–5 October 2025, marking a defining moment in its global expansion. More than.
What does Nigeria’s historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup mean for the future of girls in African sport? Beyond the trophy, the Flamingos have shown what.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are central to Africa’s employment, innovation and economic growth. Yet many struggle to secure the finance needed to expand. Even when investment becomes available, businesses may.
Can African capital markets help address the continent’s housing deficit while reducing dependence on foreign-currency borrowing? Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s successful closure of an FCFA 60 billion sustainable bond in.
Can Botswana turn infrastructure investment into a more diversified and competitive economy? President Duma Boko’s 2026 State of the Nation Address has placed that ambition at the centre of the.
Can the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) turn growing international demand for its critical minerals into lasting industrial development at home? The country is seeking to make that transition a.
Africa’s renewable-energy story is about more than building power plants. Generating electricity is only one part of the challenge. The greater task is ensuring that power can move reliably from.
What will it take to turn Africa’s investment potential into jobs, stronger businesses and more resilient economies? For British International Investment (BII), the answer lies in mobilising public and private.
What do the latest movements in African currencies reveal about the economic conditions shaping the continent’s major markets? A 5 November 2026 assessment of five African currencies points to differing.
Burundi’s experience with the Mubuga solar power project demonstrates how government commitment, international partnerships and structured financing can bring new electricity capacity into an underserved market. Replicating such progress across.
Africa’s political freedom score improved in 2026, but does stronger electoral integrity necessarily mean stronger democratic institutions? The second edition of the Liberalist Centre’s Freedom in Africa (F(in)AR) Index suggests.
Can Africa finance more of its development using the capital already available within its own economies? This question is taking centre stage at the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026, which.
Is Africa’s technology sector experiencing a broad investment recovery, or is capital increasingly flowing towards a handful of established businesses? Funding figures for the first nine months of 2026 reveal.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) marked its first official anniversary on 1 November 2026 with the unveiling of Eternal Sun, a 35-minute immersive light and projection experience celebrating Egypt’s ancient.
Namibia’s victory over Ireland marks a defining moment for African cricket. On 1 November 2026, Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in Windhoek to win their five-match One Day International.
Can West Africa unlock greater industrial productivity by treating electricity as a shared regional resource rather than a series of separate national markets? The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is.
What if improving farmers’ incomes depended as much on financing the businesses that purchase their produce as it does on supporting the farmers themselves? A new investment initiative by Ground.
Can Africa achieve universal health coverage by 2030 without building a strong, adequately funded community health workforce? This question took centre stage in Abuja from October 28 to 30, 2026,.
Could hosting the Olympic Games become a catalyst for Africa’s sporting development and urban transformation, or would the financial burden outweigh the benefits? South Africa’s decision to select Durban as.
Five African businesses working across agriculture, natural ingredients, aquaculture and sustainable production have been selected for a new investment-readiness programme targeting a combined US$10 million in fundraising, highlighting the commercial.
Africa’s global partnerships are increasingly shaped by the continent’s need to expand trade, attract productive investment, strengthen food security and accelerate technological development. The third Russia–Africa Summit, held in Moscow.
South Africa’s October 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) carries a valuable lesson for governments across Africa: fiscal credibility is not built by announcing austerity. It is built by demonstrating.
