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New US Visa Bond Rules: What African Citizens Need to Know

At the outset of 2026, the United States implemented a major shift in its visa issuance framework, introducing a refundable “visa bond” requirement for citizens of a growing list of.

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Why Affordability Is Becoming Africa’s Most Important Economic Indicator

Across Africa, conversations about growth, elections, stability, and reform increasingly circle back to one everyday reality: the cost of living. It’s no longer just an economic statistic buried in reports;.

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FNB and Mastercard Simplify Africa’s Cross-Border Payments

Millions of Africans rely on remittances to sustain families, fund education, and power small businesses. The ability to send money quickly and affordably across borders is more than a financial.

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Inside AfDB’s East Africa Strategy and the Road to a More Connected Continent

Africa’s economic future is being redrawn through the corridors of regional integration, and East Africa is right at the heart of it. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s recent mission.

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A Global Perspective on the China-Africa Trade Dynamics Boosting Economies

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.

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Africa and the Rare Earth Race: India’s Strategic Pivot to a New Mineral Frontier

As the global race for rare earth elements (REEs) intensifies, India is deepening its engagement with Africa to secure a more diversified and resilient supply chain. This strategic shift is.

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The Price of Nature: Should Africa Value Ecosystems Economically?

As the world confronts an escalating climate crisis, resource depletion, and the fallout of ecological collapse, global conversations are shifting toward recognising that economic growth must be balanced with environmental.

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Africa Advances Toward a Thriving Carbon Market with Support Facility

Africa is steadily laying the groundwork for a stronger, more integrated carbon market, as the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to launch the Africa Carbon Support Facility. Designed to help.

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Africa’s Quiet Rise of Surveillance States

Surveillance today is no longer confined to shadowy intelligence agencies or authoritarian regimes. Across the world, governments employ advanced digital tools to enhance security, improve governance, and protect citizens from.

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Africa’s Internet Problem Isn’t Just Infrastructure — It’s Politics Too

The internet today is more than a conduit of information; it is the lifeblood of economic growth, a platform for civic engagement, and the backbone of innovation. In Africa, where.

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