Lighting the Last Mile: Solar Minigrids and Africa’s Electrification Future

Africa’s energy challenge remains one of the most important development issues of the twenty-first century. Despite hosting some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a population expected to exceed 2.5.

Africa’s Concrete Ambitions: How Cement Giants Are Driving Infrastructure Expansion

Few industries offer a clearer window into an economy’s future than cement. Before highways, railways, bridges, ports, housing estates, industrial parks, schools, hospitals, and power plants can be built, cement.

The New Trade Corridors: How AfCFTA Is Transforming Africa’s Trade and Transport Networks

Trade agreements can lower tariffs and open markets, but real economic integration depends on something far more practical: the efficient movement of goods, services, and capital. Products must cross borders.

South Africa’s Clean Energy Boom: The Investments Reshaping the Economy

South Africa is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for renewable energy investment. Driven by years of electricity shortages, growing global demand for clean energy, and the.

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Namibia’s Renewable Energy Future Driving Green Hydrogen, Renewable Energy Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

Namibia’s transition toward a sustainable energy future is increasingly being shaped by women who are breaking barriers across renewable energy, green hydrogen development, and energy governance. As the country emerges.

Nigeria’s Coastal Economic Revolution: The Lagos-Calabar Highway Impact Connecting Markets, Expanding Trade, and Unlocking the Blue Economy

Nigeria is embarking on one of the most transformative infrastructure developments in its modern history with the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a 700-kilometre superhighway designed to connect major.

Lighting the Last Mile: Solar Minigrids and Africa’s Electrification Future

Africa’s Concrete Ambitions: How Cement Giants Are Driving Infrastructure Expansion

The New Trade Corridors: How AfCFTA Is Transforming Africa’s Trade and Transport Networks

South Africa’s Clean Energy Boom: The Investments Reshaping the Economy

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Namibia’s Renewable Energy Future Driving Green Hydrogen, Renewable Energy Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

Nigeria’s Coastal Economic Revolution: The Lagos-Calabar Highway Impact Connecting Markets, Expanding Trade, and Unlocking the Blue Economy

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Integrity, Intelligence, and Institutional Reform: DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.) on Building Systems That Outlast Your Tenure

In this exclusive interview with DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.), former Deputy Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, recipient, Distinguished Public Service Award – ALM Persons of the Year, reflects.

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POTY 2026: Africa’s Premier Leadership Platform Convenes Power, Prestige and Purpose

Accra, Ghana – March 2026 The African Leadership Organisation (ALO), publishers of African Leadership Magazine, successfully hosted the 2026 African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Awards in Accra,.

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AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026

Winners to be honoured during high-level Awards Ceremony and strategic stakeholder engagements scheduled for 2–3 July 2026 at the House of Lords, London   London, United Kingdom | 24 May.

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Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Visa Waiver: Opening Borders and Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential

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.

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ITFC Signs $35M Deal to Boost Djibouti’s Maritime Growth and Diversification

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.

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IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecast for Nigeria and South Africa

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.

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Investment Holdings and Currency Localisation Reshaping Ethiopia’s Economy

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.

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E1 World Championship Debuts in Lagos as Team Brazil Triumphs

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.

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Saka, Arsenal, Africa: How a Title Was Reborn

For 22 years, Arsenal F.C. carried the weight of unfinished history. Every season began with hope and ended with disappointment, with supporters constantly reminded of the legendary 2003/04 Invincibles team.

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Botswana’s Tourism Revival: Driving Jobs and Growth Through Eco-Tourism

Botswana is experiencing a resurgence in eco-tourism, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s premier destinations for sustainable travel. As global demand for responsible tourism continues to rise, the country.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Processing Push Drives Industrial Growth and Manufacturing

Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is undertaking a bold transformation of its agricultural and industrial sectors through an ambitious strategy aimed at processing all of its cocoa domestically.

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Uganda’s Agritech Revolution Powers Smarter Farming

Uganda is rapidly accelerating its agritech revolution as the country embraces digital innovation, climate-smart farming, and technology-driven agricultural transformation to improve productivity and strengthen food security.   Agriculture has historically.

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Tanzania’s Tourism Boom Drives Strong Economic Growth

Tanzania’s tourism sector is experiencing remarkable growth, strengthening the national economy, accelerating infrastructure development, and positioning the country as one of Africa’s fastest-rising travel destinations.   In May 2026, Tanzania’s.

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Kenya’s Coffee and Agritech Innovators Draw Growing Global Attention: Why Investors Are Increasingly Backing Kenya’s Expanding Startup Ecosystem

Kenya is attracting growing global attention as innovation reshapes its coffee and agricultural technology sectors, positioning the country as one of Africa’s leading agritech and premium coffee hubs. As demand.

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Lagos to Host Africa’s Biggest Tourism and Investment Summit Why Global Investors Are Turning to Nigeria’s Commercial Capital

Lagos is preparing to host one of Africa’s largest tourism and investment gatherings as global investors, hospitality executives, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders converge on Nigeria’s commercial capital for the Africa.

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Nigeria Accelerates AI Adoption to Transform Public Services

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how governments, businesses, and societies operate worldwide, reshaping sectors from healthcare and education to finance, security, and public administration. Across Africa, countries are increasingly embracing.

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Climate-Smart Irrigation Becomes Africa’s Survival Strategy

Africa’s agricultural future is no longer shaped by rainfall alone. It is increasingly engineered. Across the continent, a decisive shift is underway as climate-smart irrigation evolves from a technical upgrade.

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Integrated Infrastructure Reshapes Africa’s Food and Energy Future

Africa’s development story is entering a decisive phase. The continent is no longer treating food, energy, and infrastructure as separate challenges, but as a single, interconnected system. This shift is.

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African Leadership Magazine Opens Nominations for 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026

…awards ceremony scheduled for 2 -3 July 2026 at the House of Lords, London   London, United Kingdom | 28 April 2026 Nominations are now open for the 16th African.

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Africa’s Agricultural Future Holds Firm Despite Growing Market Pressures

Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, sustaining livelihoods, shaping trade balances, and feeding rapidly growing populations. In 2025, the sector continues to provide employment for a large share of.

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Top 40 African Finance Leaders 2026 Showcase

Powering Growth, Stability, and Transformation Across Africa London, United Kingdom, 2026 African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has released its Top 40 African Finance Leaders for 2026, spotlighting individuals driving financial transformation.

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Malawi’s Tobacco Boom: Revenue Rises 37% as Global Demand Rebounds

Malawi’s tobacco industry has posted a strong recovery, with revenue increasing by 37% during the 2025 selling season. Earnings climbed to approximately $540 million, up from $394 million the previous.

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Partnerships Power Nigeria’s Dairy Revolution

Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its dairy industry through a Memorandum of Understanding with Nestlé to establish a dairy training centre in Abuja. Announced on 8 April.

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Beyond Elections: Strengthening Africa’s Democratic Institutions

Across Africa, there is a growing recognition that elections alone are not sufficient to build trust, deliver services, or ensure accountability. This recognition is driving a structural shift in how.

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Subsidising Growth: Cameroon’s Agricultural Transformation

Cameroon has taken a decisive step towards revitalising its agricultural sector with the announcement of a CFA 400 million subsidy aimed at improving productivity, strengthening food security, and enhancing rural.

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A Continental Benchmark for Financial Leadership London — African Leadership Magazine will unveil its flagship editorial listing, “ALM Top Regional Banks in Africa 2026″, a high-level benchmarking initiative that recognises.

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ALM Top Regional Banks in Africa – 2026

A Continental Benchmark for Financial Leadership London — African Leadership Magazine will unveil its flagship editorial listing, “ALM Top Regional Banks in Africa 2026″, a high-level benchmarking initiative that recognises.

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Spicing Growth: Nigeria’s Clove Industry Drive

Agriculture remains one of the most important sectors in Nigeria, providing employment, supporting rural livelihoods, and contributing significantly to economic development. In recent years, attention has turned toward the cultivation.

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