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Why Africa’s Maritime Industry Could Be the Next Economic Boom

Africa is turning its gaze seaward. Long overshadowed by its mineral-rich lands and urban growth, the continent’s vast marine territory, spanning more than 13 million square kilometres, is rapidly emerging.

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Is the Continent Ready for a Unified Foreign Policy?

In a world experiencing tectonic shifts in geopolitical alliances, the question of Africa’s global posture is no longer just rhetorical; it’s strategic. With the rise of China, the resurgence of.

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Africa’s Digital Tax Regime and the Battle for Access

The digital economy has become the new oil of the 21st century. Forrester’s Global Digital Economy Forecast, 2023 to 2028, shows that the digital economy will reach $16.5 trillion and.

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ECOWAS at 50: Hope Amid Fractured Unity

Fifty years ago, in a season marked by Cold War politics and post-colonial fragility, fifteen West African countries came together to sign the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975..

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DG/CEO Anosike Elected President ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services

PRESS RELEASE   Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, & Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, has been elected President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National.

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Nigeria and Benin Republic Launch SIGMAT Connectivity to Boost Cross-Border Trade

A new digital platform, SIGMAT, has been launched by Nigeria and Benin to improve trade efficiency and advance regional economic integration. This milestone was unveiled during a launch event at.

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What’s Holding Back Visa-Free Travel in Africa?

For years, African leaders have spoken about the goal of making travel across the continent easier. It’s been a regular topic at regional summits and a core part of ambitious.

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Disability Inclusion: Can Africa Lead a Rights-Based Social Revolution?

In a continent teeming with innovation, tradition, and relentless resilience, one truth has remained shadowed for far too long: the exclusion of persons with disabilities from the full promise of.

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Africa’s Regional Blocs: Can ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC Deliver?

Africa’s pursuit of regional integration has long been a central theme in its development narrative. The continent’s regional blocs—ECOWAS in West Africa, EAC in East Africa, and SADC in Southern.

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Why Africa Must Rethink Disaster Management

Amid growing global concern over climate change, and as the impacts of climate-related hazards continue to test systems across the continent, Africa has shown time and again that it can.

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