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Africa’s free-trade agreement needs supporting interventions

By Victor Williams The economic benefits of the African Continental Free-Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which is set to come into effect in July, will be substantial if non-tariff trade barriers are.

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GE, African Leadership Group to Build New Generation of African Digital Leaders

In efforts to equip African youth with skills required to take part in the fourth industrial revolution, the Africa Leadership University (ALU) and General Electric have announced the commencement of.

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Liberia: African Development Fund Approves $34.7 Million for Renewable Energy

Renewable energy in Liberia takes a new turn as the African Development Fund (ADF) recently signed agreement with Liberia’s Minister of Finance & Development Planning to boost renewable energy access.

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US, Nigeria Discuss Trade and Investment Amidst Visa Restriction

During a meeting recently held at the State Department in Washington, DC, the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Nigerian Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama discuss bilateral trade while.

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African Regulatory Agencies and Standards Regulators Forum 2020

A key determinant of government effectiveness is how well regulatory systems achieve their policy objectives. Innovative approaches to regulation and government formalities have produced impressive gains in some African countries.

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AFDB President and ALM African of the Year, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Confirmed to deliver the Keynote Speech at the 8TH African Leadership Persons of the Year Gala – Johannesburg South Africa

Portsmouth, United Kingdom, February 04, 2020: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, is confirmed to present the Keynote address during the 8th edition of the African.

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Africa Mourns the Death of Kenya’s Second President

President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the passing away of ex-president Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, Kenya’s second president who died at 96. According to the Presidential declaration statement by President Kenyatta, he.

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South Africa Donates Face Mask to China Against Novel Coronavirus

The fight against deadly coronavirus continues while China receives international help. Recently a South African company donated a consignment of face masks to the Chinese Ambassador in South Africa to.

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The Forum on Defence, Homeland & Border Security in Africa, London – United Kingdom 2020

DATE: March 19 – 23, 2020 THEME: An integrated territorial defence and border security strategy: Addressing emergent threats and border security challenges in an integrated Africa The Forum on Defence,.

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Rwanda to Host the First-ever Global Summit on Malaria

In efforts to end the epidemics of malaria, neglected tropical diseases and other communicable diseases by 2030, Rwanda is set to host the first-ever global summit on Malaria and Neglected.

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