At the United Nations biodiversity conference, CBD COP17, the African Development Bank Group launched the second phase of its Mainstreaming Natural Capital in Africa’s Development Finance project, known as NC4-ADF.
02/11/2026Can 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.
02/11/2026The 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.
02/11/2026What does the growing demand for digital services reveal about the direction of Africa’s largest economies? MTN Nigeria’s latest financial results offer an indication of how increasing internet usage, subscriber.
02/11/2026What will determine Africa’s competitiveness in the decades ahead: the resources beneath its soil or the knowledge, skills and innovations developed by its people? The African Union is placing renewed.
02/11/2026African creators are increasingly being recognised as more than individuals producing social media posts, videos, music or designs. They are emerging as potential business owners whose work can be financed,.
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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.
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.
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.
South Africa’s energy transition is about more than generating renewable electricity; it is also about ensuring that young people in affected communities can build sustainable livelihoods from the shift. The.
Rwanda is strengthening its agricultural value chain through a new investment supporting four home-grown enterprises developing solutions to food production, processing, storage and safety challenges. The four businesses have.
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem continues to demonstrate the capacity of African entrepreneurs to develop solutions across sectors, from financial services and healthcare to agriculture, logistics and education. Yet, for many startups,.
Africa’s artificial-intelligence future may depend less on building the world’s largest models than on solving the continent’s most pressing problems. The World Bank’s October 2026 Africa Economic Update, titled Building.
A country’s economy is often measured through indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), which captures the value of goods and services produced. However, GDP tells only part of the.
Kodal Minerals’ move into Ghana’s Asamankese lithium project reflects a growing shift in West African mining, as companies and governments look beyond the region’s established gold industry towards minerals essential.
“The very first village that I went to was the village where my ancestors walked. I was more myself there than I am in Ohio. I didn’t have to think.
The passing of Francis Duru at 57 marks the loss of an actor whose career was woven into the evolution of Nigerian cinema. For more than three decades, he brought.
Reliable electricity remains one of the most important foundations of Africa’s industrial transformation. Across West Africa, businesses face high energy costs and inconsistent power supplies that limit productivity, discourage investment.
Africa’s industrial challenge is not a shortage of raw materials, but the limited value the continent captures from them. Too much processing, technology development, skilled employment and industrial profit still.
Africa’s economic story is increasingly being shaped by resilience, reform and a growing determination to create more value within the continent. The International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook.
Africa is seeking a greater share of the wealth generated from its natural resources. From Guinea’s bauxite deposits to Zimbabwe’s lithium reserves, governments are encouraging companies to process more minerals.
The 2026 Global Social Progress Index, covering 171 countries, presents a picture of global stagnation rather than broad-based improvement. Only 36 countries improved their social progress scores between 2021 and.
