Ghana is set to receive major financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of the Volivo Bridge project. Following high-level talks, President John Dramani Mahama and.
“Peace and unity are the very foundation upon which tourism thrives. Without peace, there can be no true tourism. Without unity, there can be no real development.” — Hon. Abla.
Global tourism has entered a decisive new phase, with international travel not only recovering from the shock of the pandemic but surpassing previous records. According to the January 2026 edition.
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has lifted the suspension on the Republic of Guinea’s participation in African Union activities, marking a decisive moment in the country’s political.
In 2023, Chad nationalised ExxonMobil’s upstream assets, marking one of the most consequential turning points in the country’s modern petroleum history. The move indicated a decisive shift from multinational-led oil.
In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.
In January 2026, world leaders in government, business and civil society gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. Within this.
South Africa’s Nedbank Group is offering to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group. The 13.9 billion rand (approximately $856 million) cash-and-stock transaction is a strategic bet on.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has formalised artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through a new agreement to refine gold locally for global export. Ghana is not merely adjusting its mining.
As the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, there is a discernible shift in global attention towards Africa’s aspirations, priorities.
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has signalled a striking macroeconomic development: inflation may fall to around 3 per cent in 2026, achieving this revised target ahead of earlier projections and potentially.
Positioned between the Mediterranean and Africa, Libya is redefining its role in global commerce. Recently, the Libyan Government signed a strategic partnership to expand the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), mobilising.
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.
In an age of economic blocs and regional integration, currency unions have emerged as powerful instruments to deepen trade, stability and global influence. The European Union’s euro, despite periodic crises,.
Nigeria has emerged as the single largest beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, following an estimated US$24.6 billion construction commitment tied to the Ogidigben Gas Revolution Industrial.
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.
Africa’s upstream sector is entering a more disciplined, selective phase one where capital is no longer chasing breadth, but certainty. Global energy companies, constrained by shareholder pressure, energy-transition mandates, and.
Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.
The launch of the China–SCO Economic and Trade Exchange Centre and the Guangdong and Macao Development Platform in Guangzhou marks a shift in how Zambia intends to engage with China:.
Djibouti’s economy continues to chart a path of steady expansion amid persistent regional and fiscal challenges. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission concluded in January 2026,.
Nigeria has officially launched its National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s climate strategy and economic diversification agenda. Expected to generate between $2.5 billion and.
Zimbabwe is entering a potentially transformative moment as Caledonia Mining Corporation is to spend $132 million in 2026 to kick-start development of the Bilboes Gold Project. It indicates a deeper.
Benin is on the brink of something it has not experienced since the late 1990s: the return of crude oil production. This is not a dramatic rebranding of Benin as.
Africa’s development ambitions are vastly colliding with a revolving global financial environment. The African Development Bank’s decision to deepen ties with Arab development finance institutions is less a diplomatic gesture.
The 51st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) convened on 12 January 2026 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a critical juncture.
Zanzibar’s economic identity is set for change as Dunia Cyber City, a legally designated Digital Free Zone built around the idea of a network state, is on the horizon. This.
