According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, the global economy is forecast to expand by around 2.7 % in 2026, slightly slower than the 2.8 %.
27/01/2026Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) has become a central pillar in the global peace architecture over the past three decades Originating largely within United Nations peacekeeping practice, DDR is designed.
27/01/2026The South African rand has approached the R16-per-dollar mark, trading between R16.05 and R16.18 as bullion prices soared past $5,000 per ounce. This is not just a technical milestone. It.
26/01/2026Angola has emerged as a major supplier of quality crude oil on the global markets, indicating a strategic pivot away from Russian crude. This development is redrawing long-term supply lines.
26/01/2026As the global economy recalibrates around decarbonisation and climate resilience, climate finance is increasingly shifting from a perceived cost centre into one of the most compelling investment frontiers of the.
26/01/2026Ghana is set to receive major financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of the Volivo Bridge project. Following high-level talks, President John Dramani Mahama and.
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The Group of 20 (G20) has long served as the pre-eminent forum where the world’s largest economies convene to coordinate on global economic stability, climate change, debt management and international.
The 2025 G20 Summit, convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, marked a historic milestone as the first such gathering held on the African continent. Despite the unprecedented absence of the United.
South Africa’s successful hosting of the 2025 G20 Summit has redefined what global cooperation means and enabled the Global South to finally take centre stage. Johannesburg hosted the 2025 G20.
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on 22–23 November 2025, it is not merely presiding over a global economic forum; it is seizing what.
The G20, an international forum uniting 19 nations plus two regional blocs, commands striking global reach and influence. Its member states account for approximately 85 per cent of global gross domestic product.
In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents a global economy showing surface-level steadiness, underpinned by a complex balancing act of divergent forces. While.
Ethiopia has decided to handle the production of its national currency, the Ethiopian Birr, in an effort to foster its sovereignty, institutional power, economy and its continuous development. The.
The E1 World Championship, the first all-electric powerboat racing series, took to the waters of Lagos from 4–5 October 2025, marking a defining moment in its global expansion. More than.
It’s not every day that a meeting in Rabat sets wheels turning far beyond national ambitions. But when Aziz Akhannouch met with Renault Group Executive Vice-President François Provost in the.
Africa’s car market is shifting gears, and Russia wants in. Following the successful export of tractors to Ethiopia, Russian automakers UAZ and AvtoVAZ, the makers of the Lada, are steering.
South Africa’s new-vehicle market in 2025 has moved decisively from recovery to expansion, with domestic sales now tracking to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. Industry bodies.
I still remember the first time I met Dr. Ken Giami. It was a quiet evening years ago, and our conversation turned naturally to the future of Africa. At a.
Nigeria and South Africa—Africa’s two largest economies—are once again at a defining moment in their relationship. Historically shaped by conflict, cooperation, and competition, the partnership between Abuja and Pretoria has.
Across continents, a profound shift is unfolding. In 2025, a growing coalition of museums, governments and international bodies is accelerating the return of artefacts looted during colonial periods to their.
LONDON — In a powerful show of intent, the African Leadership Organisation (ALO), under the chairmanship of former Tanzanian President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has formally greenlit the expansion of.
LONDON— In a world still shaking from the tremors of a global pandemic, economic fragmentation, and geopolitical turbulence, a quiet revolution was gathering force—not in boardrooms or war rooms, but.
Football extends beyond the pitch because it remains one of the few global activities capable of cutting across social, cultural, and political divisions. Nowhere is this more evident than at.
Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) has become a central pillar in the global peace architecture over the past three decades Originating largely within United Nations peacekeeping practice, DDR is designed.
Global tourism has entered a decisive new phase, with international travel not only recovering from the shock of the pandemic but surpassing previous records. According to the January 2026 edition.
Egypt has implemented a tender that enables the management, operation, and development of Hurghada International Airport to private companies. The government is not simply outsourcing an airport; it is signalling.
The foreign exchange (FX) reforms driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) attracted foreign capital inflows worth US$20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, the Governor, Olayemi.
…POTY Awards Ceremony Scheduled for Accra, 27–28 February 2026 1 December 2025 | London, United Kingdom African Leadership Magazine (ALM) is excited to announce the winners of the African Persons.
When the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) concluded its 303rd sitting in Abuja on 25 November 2025, it delivered a decision that combined caution.
The National Assembly’s passage of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill, 2022, marks a defining moment for reproductive health policy in Kenya. The legislation, completed in the House, sets out.
Egypt is taking grand steps to deepen its economic diversity as the world faces uncertain turns that threaten the scale of development on the global scene. In a strategic move.
For decades, international aid from Western donors to African nations formed a steady tide, shaping development policy, governance frameworks and diplomatic relations. Now, however, the tide is clearly receding. Several.
Across markets in Africa, goods are gradually becoming affordable again. Commodity prices that once spiked under the weight of global inflation and geopolitical shocks are beginning to stabilise, while transport.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …Accra, Ghana, Set to Host the 2025 Persons of the Year (POTY) Awards Ceremony London – United Kingdom 5 November 2025 The African Leadership.
There’s a cultural and economic renaissance unfolding on the banks of the Nile, powered by the timeless currency of civilisation itself. Two decades of ambition, delay, and determination later, Egypt.
Once slowed by the pandemic, Ethiopia’s tourism industry is now booming, with visitor numbers soaring past pre-COVID levels and local businesses thriving once more. A blend of relaxed visa policies,.
For decades, the story of politics in much of Africa was one of dominance, where a single party often spoke for an entire nation. Today, that narrative is beginning to.
For more than four decades, Samuel Dossou-Aworet has been a central figure in Africa’s economic story. An engineer by training, a businessman of international repute, a respected advocate for Africa’s.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth for 2025 at around 3.2 per cent, as the world economy continues to navigate the headwinds of trade tensions, inflationary pressures,.
Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa continue to dominate the continent’s passport rankings, offering their citizens unparalleled global access. In a world where travel freedom often mirrors diplomatic influence, these countries.
Botswana’s diamond story has been closely tied to De Beers, a partnership that transformed the Southern African nation into one of the world’s most prosperous mineral economies. But that story.
Across continents, the decline of wildlife in protected areas has become a bellwether of ecological stress and a warning for humanity. The Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations’ SDG.
Ivory Coast, one of the major suppliers of nearly half the world’s cocoa beans, has raised the guaranteed price it pays to farmers to a record $4.50 per kilogram. This.
