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 […]
Africa
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 […]
Africa on alert: Hormuz crisis threatens fuel supply and economic stability
As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States, Africa faces mounting economic risks following Iran’s parliamentary vote to close the Strait of Hormuz […]
Morocco Reiterates Commitment to African Health Sovereignty
Morocco reaffirmed on Wednesday in Kigali its commitment to African health sovereignty and to the progressive and inclusive implementation of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). […]
Bill Gates to donate most of his wealth to support health education in Africa
Bill Gates of Microsoft has promised to donate most of his wealth to promote health and education services across Africa over the next 20 years. […]
China shifts EV strategy to Africa amid Western tariffs
Facing rising tariffs in the United States and European Union, China is accelerating its pivot to Africa as the next frontier for electric vehicle (EV) […]
AfDB Flags Global Trade Turbulence as Key Risk to Africa’s Economic Momentum
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has sounded the alarm on the rising geopolitical and trade tensions impacting the continent’s economic trajectory, as it trimmed its […]