Africa is undergoing one of the world’s most significant financial transformations. What began as an effort to expand financial inclusion has evolved into one of the fastest-growing fintech ecosystems.
08/07/2026Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Long defined by electricity shortages and dependence on fossil fuels, the continent is increasingly embracing renewable energy as a driver of.
08/07/2026Africa’s blue economy is becoming one of the continent’s most promising drivers of sustainable growth, and women are increasingly leading its transformation. Across fisheries, aquaculture, marine conservation, maritime services.
08/07/2026Africa’s creative economy is no longer defined by cultural expression alone. It has become one of the continent’s fastest-growing economic sectors, generating billions of dollars, creating millions of jobs and.
08/07/2026Africa’s manufacturing sector is entering a new era. Across the continent, private investment is accelerating industrial growth, expanding production and creating opportunities that were once beyond reach. Supported by.
08/07/2026Access to clean water changes everything. It improves health, keeps children in school, strengthens agriculture, creates economic opportunities and gives communities the foundation they need to thrive. Yet for.
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London, United Kingdom Africa’s leading figures in government, business, finance, academia and public service were honoured at the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026, held at the iconic House of.
African Leadership Magazine is delighted to announce that Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has been confirmed.
In this exclusive interview with DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.), former Deputy Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, recipient, Distinguished Public Service Award – ALM Persons of the Year, reflects.
Accra, Ghana – March 2026 The African Leadership Organisation (ALO), publishers of African Leadership Magazine, successfully hosted the 2026 African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Awards in Accra,.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Mr Henri-Claude Oyima is Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of BGFIBank Group, one of Central Africa’s leading.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Dr Aklilu Wubet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wegagen Bank, Ethiopia, has been officially recognised as one.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Mrs Kapumpe Chola, Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank Zambia Limited, has been honoured with the prestigious.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, Executive Governor of Yobe State, Nigeria, has been honoured with the.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Dr Artur Gonçalves, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sociedade Mineira do Chitotolo, Angola, has been honoured.
Uganda’s decision to waive visa requirements for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 is more than a logistical adjustment. It is a strategic move that positions the country at.
By any measure, Djibouti occupies one of the world’s most strategic maritime positions. Located at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the country has long.
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.
Africa has reached a defining moment in football history. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, nine of the continent’s ten representatives advanced to the Round of 32, the strongest collective.
London, United Kingdom Africa’s leading figures in government, business, finance, academia and public service were honoured at the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026, held at the iconic House of.
Africa possesses nearly 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet it remains a net importer of food. This paradox highlights deep structural weaknesses within the continent’s agrifood systems, weaknesses.
The nature of work is undergoing a transformation comparable to the Industrial Revolution. Advances in digital technology, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and high speed internet now enable millions of professionals.
Climate change is no longer a future threat to African agriculture. It is already reshaping growing seasons, disrupting rainfall patterns, intensifying droughts and floods, and placing increasing pressure on food.
As the morning sun rises over Ethiopia’s countryside, groups of women gather not only to work the land but also to run businesses, manage savings schemes, negotiate prices, and plan.
A visitor standing before the Door of No Return in Ouidah is confronted by one of history’s most powerful reminders of Africa’s past. Nearby, cultural festivals celebrate traditions that have.
As dawn breaks over the Okavango Delta, elephants move silently through floodplains, birds fill the air with song, and tourists from around the world gather to witness one of nature’s.
For generations, Zimbabwe’s farmers have relied on the rhythms of the seasons to sustain their livelihoods and feed the nation. Today, however, climate change is disrupting those rhythms through recurring.
Africa’s greatest economic assets are not found beneath the ground but across its vast savannahs, pristine coastlines, dense rainforests, dramatic deserts, and rich cultural heritage sites. From world-renowned wildlife reserves.
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Africa’s economy. It employs more than half of the continent’s workforce, supports hundreds of millions of rural livelihoods, and remains central to food.
African Leadership Magazine is delighted to announce that Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has been confirmed.
Ethiopia has spent more than a decade pursuing one of Africa’s most ambitious industrialisation agendas. Through the development of industrial parks, special economic zones, transport infrastructure, and manufacturing clusters, the.
Botswana is experiencing a resurgence in eco-tourism, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s premier destinations for sustainable travel. As global demand for responsible tourism continues to rise, the country.
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is undertaking a bold transformation of its agricultural and industrial sectors through an ambitious strategy aimed at processing all of its cocoa domestically.
Uganda is rapidly accelerating its agritech revolution as the country embraces digital innovation, climate-smart farming, and technology-driven agricultural transformation to improve productivity and strengthen food security. Agriculture has historically.
Tanzania’s tourism sector is experiencing remarkable growth, strengthening the national economy, accelerating infrastructure development, and positioning the country as one of Africa’s fastest-rising travel destinations. In May 2026, Tanzania’s.
Kenya is attracting growing global attention as innovation reshapes its coffee and agricultural technology sectors, positioning the country as one of Africa’s leading agritech and premium coffee hubs. As demand.
Lagos is preparing to host one of Africa’s largest tourism and investment gatherings as global investors, hospitality executives, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders converge on Nigeria’s commercial capital for the Africa.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how governments, businesses, and societies operate worldwide, reshaping sectors from healthcare and education to finance, security, and public administration. Across Africa, countries are increasingly embracing.
