World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating the Courage to Serve Humanity
19/08/2026“The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others.” — Albert Schweitzer There are moments when humanity is tested not.
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Economy
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Mining Industry
Mali’s Gold Revival: Brownfield Expansion Powers African Output
19/08/2026Mali, historically one of Africa’s pre-eminent gold producers, has experienced a remarkable rebound in its industrial gold output during the first half of 2026. Surpassing government expectations and signalling a.
African Union
Finance
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Africa’s New Alliances: Turning Global Uncertainty into Regional Opportunity
19/08/2026Africa is charting a bold new course, building regional self-reliance and diversifying global partnerships through transformative infrastructure corridors. By prioritising internal markets, local value addition and strategic ties with China,.
African Union
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Trade and Investment
One-Stop Borders: Cutting Trade Times and Boosting African Commerce
19/08/2026Africa’s vast economic potential is within reach through integrated regional corridors and cross-border infrastructure networks that unlock trade, mobility and resilience. These investments are helping turn fragmented markets into connected.
Africa Development
ECOWAS
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West Africa’s New Development Push: EBID Mobilises More Than $500 Million for Growth
19/08/2026West Africa is entering another important phase in its development journey, with a fresh financing push aimed at tackling some of the region’s most persistent challenges. The ECOWAS Bank.
Africa Development
Finance
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Africa’s Infrastructure Financing Gap: New Capital Models Are Emerging to Fund Growth
19/08/2026Africa needs massive investment in roads, railways, electricity, ports, water systems and digital infrastructure. The challenge is finding enough money to turn those plans into completed projects. Public budgets.
Digital Economy
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Infrastructure
Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution: Building the Infrastructure for a Single African Market
19/08/2026Africa’s push towards a single market is entering a new phase, and this time the focus is increasingly digital. In July 2026, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Digital Economy
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Innovation
The Growth of African Insurance: Digital Platforms Are Bringing Protection to Underserved Communities
18/08/2026Africa’s insurance industry is entering a period of change as digital technology, mobile platforms and new business models begin to extend financial protection to people and businesses that have historically.
Africa
Economy
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From Raw Materials to Finished Products: Africa’s Push for Local Value Addition
18/08/2026Africa is increasingly confronting one of the continent’s most persistent economic challenges: how to move beyond exporting raw materials and capture more of the value created from its natural resources..