Ethiopia has officially commenced trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a historic step towards deeper economic integration on the continent. Beginning with duty-free exports of key.
The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025 to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent in April, signalling cautious optimism across a region.
When Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, broke ground for a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, it wasn’t just another business announcement — it was a statement about the.
The inauguration of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a monumental achievement for the African continent, an engineering feat that has reshaped conversations about energy, sovereignty, and water.
For decades, Africa has been portrayed as the victim of climate change, its lands scarred by droughts, floods, desertification, and deepening food insecurity. Yet, at the Second Africa Climate Summit.
Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, marking a milestone in the country’s development ambitions but reigniting tensions with downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan..
Climate change is reshaping the global energy landscape, and East Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the charge toward a sustainable future. With vast geothermal reserves, the region holds the.
South Africa, Africa’s most industrialised economy, is entering a decisive phase in its global trade posture. The imposition of 30% tariffs on South African exports by the United States in.
In August 2025, Zambia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate in over two years — 12.6%, down from 13% in July. The decline, driven by easing food and non-food prices,.
Africa has rapidly emerged as one of the most important destinations for Chinese exports, a shift accelerated by the trade policies of the United States under Donald Trump. With tariffs.
