African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]
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IFC to Expand Local-Currency Lending to Strengthen African Investment Landscape
The International Finance Corporation announced plans on 3 November 2025 to scale up local-currency lending and direct investment across Africa, aiming to help businesses achieve […]
Türkiye-Africa Trade Hits $37 Billion in 2024, Sets Sights on $40 Billion Target for 2025
Trade between Türkiye and Africa reached a record $37 billion in 2024, with Ankara targeting $40 billion by 2025, according to Trade Minister Omer Bolat. […]
U.S. Flags 16 African Countries as High-risk Destinations in Latest Travel Advisory
The United States has listed 16 African countries in its highest-level travel advisory as of September 2025, urging its citizens to avoid or reconsider travel […]
HRC: Morocco Highlighted as Model of Integrated Development and Stability in Africa
Participants in a panel discussion, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, debated development challenges and prospects […]
African Leaders Join China’s World War II Victory Commemoration
Several African leaders have been invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping to participate in Wednesday’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s […]
Research Reveals Limited Local Benefits from Africa’s Luxury Tourism Push
New research from the University of Manchester challenges prevailing assumptions about luxury tourism’s benefits for African nations, revealing that high-end travel strategies often fail to […]
Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
China tests global yuan ambitions in Africa’s financial shift
China is rapidly expanding the use of its currency, the yuan, across Africa, positioning the continent as a strategic testing ground for its broader de-dollarization […]
TRUMP ANNOUNCES 10 PERCENT TARIFFS ON SMALL NATIONS INCLUDING AFRICA
The Trump administration is preparing to impose tariffs exceeding 10 percent on imports from smaller nations across Africa and the Caribbean, marking a significant escalation […]