14/04/2026
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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Press Release
ALM Top Regional Banks in Africa – 2026
14/04/2026A 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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Infrastructure & Investment
Women in leadership
Women Rising in African Corporate Leadership: The Story of Mpumi Madisa, CEO of Bidvest Group
14/04/2026In recent years, Africa has witnessed a significant shift in corporate leadership, with more women rising to top executive positions and reshaping the business landscape. Among these trailblazers is Mpumi.
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Spicing Growth: Nigeria’s Clove Industry Drive
14/04/2026Agriculture 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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Energy Leadership
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Mining Industry
Nigeria Targets Global EV Supply Chain With Lithium
14/04/2026What may appear as a modest wave of lithium discoveries and licence approvals is, in reality, a turning point for Nigeria. The country is moving beyond rhetoric on oil diversification.
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Economy
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Oil & Gas
Namibia: From Mineral Exporter to Future Oil Powerhouse
14/04/2026What began as a series of early deepwater oil discoveries off the coast of Namibia in 2022 has evolved into a full-scale strategic energy shift. These discoveries have triggered a.
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Education Leadership
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Press Release
ALM to Host Africa Educational Leadership Forum — London 2026
13/04/2026Transforming Africa’s Education Systems: Policy, Partnerships & Pipeline Development London, United Kingdom — May 2026 The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) will convene the Africa Educational Leadership Forum — London.
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Economy
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World Bank Outlook 2026
Morocco’s $500 Million World Bank Reform Targets Inclusive Growth
13/04/2026Morocco is moving beyond conventional loans and reforms to confront a fundamental challenge: translating consistent economic growth into broad-based opportunity. The new $500 million World Bank-supported programme targets three persistent.
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Political leadership
Women in leadership
Rwanda at 32: Memory, Unity, and the Power of Intentional Leadership
13/04/2026Thirty-two years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda stands as one of the most compelling examples of national recovery and transformation in modern history. Once defined by profound.
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Creative Arts & Culture
Entertainment
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More Than Movies: The Impact of Those Who Create Them
13/04/2026By Jewel Ken-Giami We often walk into a cinema seeking nothing more than an escape—a bucket of popcorn and two hours of distraction. Yet film is far more than mere.
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Business
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Oil & Gas
Nigeria: Dangote Targets $40 Billion Expansion to Scale Refining and Fertiliser Output
13/04/2026Nigeria’s industrial landscape is poised for a transformative leap as the Dangote Group unveils an ambitious $40 billion expansion plan aimed at significantly increasing its refining and fertiliser production capacity.
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Economy
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Mining Industry
Congo Ends Informal Gold Trade With First Refined Ingots
13/04/2026For decades, informal gold extraction and trade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enriched private interests, fuelled instability, and largely bypassed the state. That long-standing dynamic has now.
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Energy Leadership
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Oil & Gas
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Boosts Exports to Ease Africa’s Supply Crunch
10/04/2026The Dangote Refinery is emerging as a transformative force in Africa’s energy landscape, scaling up exports to address the continent’s persistent fuel supply gap. This expansion comes at a time.
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Afripreneur
Economy
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Uganda Becomes Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter, Overtaking Ethiopia
10/04/2026Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation in its coffee sector, marked by a 17.3% year-on-year increase in export volumes in February and annual earnings estimated at $2.5 billion. This growth.
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Economy
Finance
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Kenya Has Adequate Reserves to Manage Currency Volatility, Central Bank Assures
10/04/2026Kenya’s Central Bank Governor, Kamau Thugge, has reassured markets that the country holds sufficient foreign exchange reserves to manage potential volatility in the shilling. This assurance comes amid moderate pressure.
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Economy
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Policy
Ethiopia’s Legal Wins Reshape African Sovereignty and Investor Confidence
10/04/2026A significant yet understated transformation is underway in Ethiopia, driven not by infrastructure, but by law, credibility, and institutional reform. By securing over $850 million in international arbitration cases, the.
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Education Leadership
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ICT
The Power of the Bridge: Why Inclusive Empowerment is the New Global Currency
09/04/2026By Selveena Parmanum “Education is often cited as the ‘passport to the future’, yet a passport is a stagnant document without a road to travel. Throughout my year of advocating.
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Tourism Africa
Travel Africa
Morocco Records 7% Rise in Q1 Tourist Arrivals
09/04/2026Morocco’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, with the country recording a 7% increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2026. A total of 4.3 million visitors were.
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Education Leadership
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Innovation
Rwanda and Tanzania Set the Pace for Innovation and Education in Africa
09/04/2026Rwanda and Tanzania are emerging as leading examples of how strategic investments in education and innovation can drive sustainable economic growth across Africa. Both countries have adopted forward-looking approaches that.
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Energy Leadership
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Oil & Gas
Somalia Set to Launch First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign
09/04/2026Somalia is preparing to commence its first offshore oil drilling campaign, marking a significant step in its long-anticipated entry into the global energy landscape. The arrival of Turkey’s drilling vessel.
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Economy
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Oil & Gas
NOC Leads Libya’s Strategic Oil Recovery Across Three Basins
09/04/2026Libya’s oil sector, long defined by its vast resource base, is entering a new phase of strategic recovery, driven by recent discoveries across three major basins. Spearheaded by the National.
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Leadership
Press Release
ALM Unveils Top 40 African Finance Leaders 2026 Powering Growth, Stability, and Transformation Across Africa
09/04/2026London, United Kingdom, 2026 African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has released its Top 40 African Finance Leaders for 2026, spotlighting individuals driving financial transformation at a defining moment for the.
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Energy Leadership
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Innovation
Nigeria’s Electricity Future: Dr. Joy Ogaji on Why Government and DisCos Must Act in Sync Now
08/04/2026Dr. Joy Ogaji stands as one of the most authoritative voices in Nigeria’s power sector, in a nation where electricity remains both an essential necessity and a persistent challenge. As.
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Leadership
Women in leadership
African Women in Power: Spotlight on Sierra Leone First Lady, Dr Fatima Maada Bio
08/04/2026African women are increasingly taking centre stage and driving transformative change across the continent. Their stories reflect resilience, courage, and a strong commitment to justice and equality. Across politics, business,.
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Banking
Finance
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Zimbabwe Launches Big Five Banknotes to Rebuild Currency
08/04/2026Zimbabwe is introducing a new series of ZiG banknotes, known as the “Big Five” series, as part of a broader effort by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to restore public.
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Economy
Energy Transition Africa
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Egypt’s Electricity: A Blueprint for Other African Countries
08/04/2026Egypt’s electricity demand has more than doubled over the past two decades, reflecting the pressures of population growth, urbanisation, and industrial expansion. In response, the country is positioning itself as.
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