DR. GEORGE AGYEKUM DONKOR CONFIRMED AS SPEAKER AND HONOUREE AT THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026 IN LONDON

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.

The Blue Economy Shift: How Senegalese Women Are Reshaping Marine Prosperity

Along Senegal’s Atlantic coastline, women are emerging as powerful drivers of the country’s blue economy, transforming fisheries, aquaculture, and marine conservation into engines of sustainable growth. From fish processing and.

Africa’s Financial Leap: Mobile Money and the Rise of Digital Inclusion

Across Africa, one of the most transformative developments of the twenty-first century has not been driven by natural resources, large infrastructure projects, or industrial expansion. Instead, it has been the.

The Clean Energy Shift: Africa’s Path to Industrial Value Creation

Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic history. For decades, the continent’s role in the global economy has been largely defined by the extraction and export of raw.

Africa’s Creative Boom: How Film, Music, and Fashion Are Capturing Global Audiences

Africa’s creative economy is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning the continent as one of the world’s fastest-growing centres of cultural innovation and artistic excellence. From award-winning musicians and internationally celebrated.

Trade Without Barriers: East Africa’s Digital Customs Revolution

East Africa is witnessing a remarkable expansion in cross-border commerce, driven by digital customs reforms, deeper regional integration, and the pursuit of a seamless common market. Across the region, governments.

DR. GEORGE AGYEKUM DONKOR CONFIRMED AS SPEAKER AND HONOUREE AT THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026 IN LONDON

The Blue Economy Shift: How Senegalese Women Are Reshaping Marine Prosperity

Africa’s Financial Leap: Mobile Money and the Rise of Digital Inclusion

The Clean Energy Shift: Africa’s Path to Industrial Value Creation

Africa’s Creative Boom: How Film, Music, and Fashion Are Capturing Global Audiences

Trade Without Barriers: East Africa’s Digital Customs Revolution

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DR. GEORGE AGYEKUM DONKOR CONFIRMED AS SPEAKER AND HONOUREE AT THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026 IN LONDON

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.

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Integrity, Intelligence, and Institutional Reform: DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.) on Building Systems That Outlast Your Tenure

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.

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POTY 2026: Africa’s Premier Leadership Platform Convenes Power, Prestige and Purpose

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,.

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AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026

Winners to be honoured during high-level Awards Ceremony and strategic stakeholder engagements scheduled for 2–3 July 2026 at the House of Lords, London   London, United Kingdom | 24 May.

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Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Visa Waiver: Opening Borders and Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential

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.

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ITFC Signs $35M Deal to Boost Djibouti’s Maritime Growth and Diversification

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.

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IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecast for Nigeria and South Africa

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.

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Investment Holdings and Currency Localisation Reshaping Ethiopia’s Economy

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.

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E1 World Championship Debuts in Lagos as Team Brazil Triumphs

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.

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Saka, Arsenal, Africa: How a Title Was Reborn

For 22 years, Arsenal F.C. carried the weight of unfinished history. Every season began with hope and ended with disappointment, with supporters constantly reminded of the legendary 2003/04 Invincibles team.

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DR. GEORGE AGYEKUM DONKOR CONFIRMED AS SPEAKER AND HONOUREE AT THE 16TH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS (ABLA) 2026 IN LONDON

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.

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Industrial Growth Strategy: Ethiopia Moves Up the Global Value Chain

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.

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Botswana’s Tourism Revival: Driving Jobs and Growth Through Eco-Tourism

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.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Processing Push Drives Industrial Growth and Manufacturing

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.

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Uganda’s Agritech Revolution Powers Smarter Farming

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.

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Tanzania’s Tourism Boom Drives Strong Economic Growth

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.

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Kenya’s Coffee and Agritech Innovators Draw Growing Global Attention: Why Investors Are Increasingly Backing Kenya’s Expanding Startup Ecosystem

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.

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Lagos to Host Africa’s Biggest Tourism and Investment Summit Why Global Investors Are Turning to Nigeria’s Commercial Capital

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.

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Nigeria Accelerates AI Adoption to Transform Public Services

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.

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Climate-Smart Irrigation Becomes Africa’s Survival Strategy

Africa’s agricultural future is no longer shaped by rainfall alone. It is increasingly engineered. Across the continent, a decisive shift is underway as climate-smart irrigation evolves from a technical upgrade.

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Integrated Infrastructure Reshapes Africa’s Food and Energy Future

Africa’s development story is entering a decisive phase. The continent is no longer treating food, energy, and infrastructure as separate challenges, but as a single, interconnected system. This shift is.

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African Leadership Magazine Opens Nominations for 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026

…awards ceremony scheduled for 2 -3 July 2026 at the House of Lords, London   London, United Kingdom | 28 April 2026 Nominations are now open for the 16th African.

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Africa’s Agricultural Future Holds Firm Despite Growing Market Pressures

Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, sustaining livelihoods, shaping trade balances, and feeding rapidly growing populations. In 2025, the sector continues to provide employment for a large share of.

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Top 40 African Finance Leaders 2026 Showcase

Powering Growth, Stability, and Transformation Across Africa London, United Kingdom, 2026 African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has released its Top 40 African Finance Leaders for 2026, spotlighting individuals driving financial transformation.

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Malawi’s Tobacco Boom: Revenue Rises 37% as Global Demand Rebounds

Malawi’s tobacco industry has posted a strong recovery, with revenue increasing by 37% during the 2025 selling season. Earnings climbed to approximately $540 million, up from $394 million the previous.

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Partnerships Power Nigeria’s Dairy Revolution

Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its dairy industry through a Memorandum of Understanding with Nestlé to establish a dairy training centre in Abuja. Announced on 8 April.

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Beyond Elections: Strengthening Africa’s Democratic Institutions

Across Africa, there is a growing recognition that elections alone are not sufficient to build trust, deliver services, or ensure accountability. This recognition is driving a structural shift in how.

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Subsidising Growth: Cameroon’s Agricultural Transformation

Cameroon has taken a decisive step towards revitalising its agricultural sector with the announcement of a CFA 400 million subsidy aimed at improving productivity, strengthening food security, and enhancing rural.

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A Continental Benchmark for Financial Leadership London — African Leadership Magazine will unveil its flagship editorial listing, “ALM Top Regional Banks in Africa 2026″, a high-level benchmarking initiative that recognises.

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