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Leadership and Trade: The Abuja Breaking Barrier Summit That Could Redefine Africa’s Future

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.

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Kenya Accelerates Road Expansion to Deepen Regional Trade Links

Kenya is rapidly expanding its road infrastructure network as part of a long term strategy to strengthen regional trade, improve logistics efficiency, and consolidate its position as a transport and.

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China’s 2026 Africa Tour: People-to-People Diplomacy Stakes

President Xi Jinping and African leaders have designated 2026 as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, signalling a renewed focus on cultural, educational, and societal linkages across the continent. Chinese.

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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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Africa’s Rail Powering the Next Phase of Economic Growth

Trains are returning to the centre of Africa’s economic advancement. From high-speed passenger rail in North Africa to freight corridors unlocking landlocked economies, rail transport is once again shaping how.

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Uganda’s $2 Billion Oil Bet Reshaping UNOC, Vitol, and Economy

Uganda’s state-owned National Oil Company (UNOC) is set to acquire a $2 billion loan from Vitol Bahrain EC (VBA) to fund oil-linked infrastructure, including a domestic refinery, pipelines, storage terminals,.

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Mission 300 Progress Report: 32 Million Africans Connected and Counting

Across the world, access to reliable, affordable electricity is widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern life and economic development. From powering hospitals and schools to enabling digital economies and.

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Uganda Advances Oil Vision as EACOP Hits 75% Completion Milestone

Uganda’s oil dream has become more than a promise but a living reality, shifting investor confidence and showcasing Africa’s right to develop its resources. The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline.

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Historic $5.28 Billion Gold Discovery Positions Kenya as Mining Powerhouse

Kenya, for years, had whispers of buried gold, a story passed across generations of artisanal miners panning rivers in hope. Now, those whispers have turned into data-backed confirmation. In what.

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From Aid to Investment: Africa’s Defining Economic Shift in RMB’s 2025/26 Outlook

Africa’s growth story is being rewritten, not through aid dependency, but through investment, trade, and self-determination. The newly released Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) “Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26” (WTIIA).

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