South Africa calls for AU Conference to tackle root causes of migration
South Africa has renewed calls for the African Union (AU) to implement its 2015 resolution to convene a continent-wide Conference on migration, saying the issue […]
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Ghana’s Mahama Urges African Leaders to Adopt New Approach to Tackling Health Challenges
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to adopt transformative approaches to address the continent’s persistent health challenges and improve healthcare outcomes. […]
China-Africa Agri-Tech Forum Opens in Kenya to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation
The 2026 China-Africa Agri-Tech and Industrial Cooperation Forum opened in Nairobi on June 9, bringing together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore ways of […]
UN Chief Calls for Greater African Representation on Security Council
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, May 11, renewed calls for reforms to global institutions, insisting Africa must be granted permanent representation on the […]
Economists Meet in Senegal to Explore Alternatives to IMF Debt Policies
Economists and financial experts from Africa and Asia gathered in Dakar on Monday, May 11, to discuss alternative solutions to Senegal’s worsening debt crisis ahead […]
UNECA Launches New Initiative to Boost Sustainable Health Financing in Africa
The Chief of Staff of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Aboubakri Diaw, presented on Friday in Tangier the Initiative on Sustainable Health […]
South Africa Urged to Convert Energy Advantage into Industrial Powerhouse
Africa is strategically positioned at the heart of the global energy transition as the international order undergoes significant recalibration. Addressing delegates at the Africa Energy […]
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 […]
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. […]