GCF approves $440m climate financing for Africa to drive resilience and growth
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved 440 million U.S. dollars in climate financing for Africa, targeting seven projects expected to leverage an additional 1.1 […]
Free Trade
High Logistics Costs Undermine Kenyan SMEs’ Access to AfCFTA Markets
A study released on Monday, March 30, by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) reveals that high and unpredictable logistics costs are significantly limiting Kenyan […]
South Africa targets R2 trillion investment drive as sixth ‘Investment Conference’ opens
South Africa is set to host its sixth Investment Conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads efforts to position the country […]
Botswana, Zambia Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Regional Trade
Botswana’s President Duma Boko and his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday officially launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority at the border post in northern Botswana, […]
AU 39th Ordinary Session Sets 2026 Water Security Agenda and Charts Reform Path
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, setting out Africa’s strategic priorities for 2026 […]
UNECA Chief Urges Africa to Rethink Development Model Amid Global Economic Shifts
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete on Wednesday called on African countries to mobilise and manage development financing more effectively […]
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Bishoftu Airport to Anchor Africa’s Largest Aviation Hub
Ethiopia has formally launched construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, a flagship infrastructure project poised to become Africa’s largest aviation hub upon completion. Prime Minister […]
Egypt Pivots to Private Sector to Deepen Economic Footprint Across Africa
On Sunday, Jan 11 2026, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has reaffirmed the private sector as the strategic engine for strengthening Egypt’s economic engagement with […]
Ghana to Introduce Electronic Visas by 2026 to Boost Trade and Diplomacy
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced on Tuesday, October 22, that the country will introduce an electronic visa system by 2026 to streamline […]
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 […]