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.
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.
Airbus is expanding its industrial footprint in Morocco with plans for a new manufacturing facility and a dedicated helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre designed to serve operators across.
On 31 October 2026, Senegal will make sporting history when Dakar hosts the opening of the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic sporting event to take place on African soil..
Africa’s financial integration is entering a new phase as Ecobank prepares to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a development that could make transactions between African businesses and.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on October 9, 2026, that Judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize “for her efforts to promote peace and international.
Moody’s raised its outlook for sub-Saharan Africa to positive on October 7, 2026—its first such upgrade in years—citing reforms, stronger commodity prices, and better access to financing. Crucially, this.
At the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar, Angola outlined investments and reforms aimed at expanding essential services, tackling poverty and strengthening protections for vulnerable citizens. .
At the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar, Angola outlined investments and reforms aimed at expanding essential services, tackling poverty and strengthening protections for vulnerable citizens. .
The new board members bring expertise in development finance, healthcare innovation, science communication and artificial intelligence. The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium, has appointed four new.
Kenya has begun deploying the initial capital of its National Infrastructure Fund, introducing a new approach to financing development projects while seeking to ease pressure on public finances. The fund.
A landmark scientific study has estimated that approximately 183,000 adult and sub-adult Aldabra giant tortoises inhabit Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll, confirming the largest recorded population estimate for the species. Published in.
Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host Formula One, marking a major development in Africa’s efforts to attract global sporting events, international investment and tourism. Announced on 13 October.
Airbus is expanding its industrial footprint in Morocco with plans for a new manufacturing facility and a dedicated helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre designed to serve operators across.
Nigerian fintech company OPay has reported a sharp increase in revenue and profit, strengthening its position ahead of a proposed listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Its financial.
On 31 October 2026, Senegal will make sporting history when Dakar hosts the opening of the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic sporting event to take place on African soil..
Africa has taken a significant step towards strengthening its financial architecture with the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius, in October 2026. The initiative.
Africa’s financial integration is entering a new phase as Ecobank prepares to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a development that could make transactions between African businesses and.
