World Autism Awareness Day: Autism in Africa—The Untold Story Behind the Numbers

Do you know that approximately 1 in 100 children globally is on the autism spectrum, according to the World Health Organisation or that the Global Burden of Disease Study estimates.

Wakjira Amante Conferred with Special Africa Leadership Impact Award at ALM Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 in Accra

Accra, Ghana — February 28, 2026   African Leadership Magazine (ALM), a publication of the African Leadership Organisation (UK), announces that Mr. Wakjira Amante, Chief Executive Officer of Acordia Investment.

From Intervention to Innovation: TETFund’s Strategic Leap into Global Health Research

Nigeria’s ambition to transition from a resource-dependent economy to a knowledge-driven powerhouse rests heavily on the strength of its research ecosystem. With the commissioning of two advanced laboratories at the.

Nigeria’s Aviation Fuel Exports Stabilise Markets Amid Geopolitical Tensions

As tensions in the Middle East disrupt jet fuel flows through the Strait of Hormuz—a critical corridor that has historically supplied nearly 40% of Europe’s aviation fuel—global supply chains are.

Angola Reopens Onshore Basins with Indigenous Operator Leadership

The recent production sharing contract between Oando Plc and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) for the KON-13 block in the Kwanza Basin marks a significant turning point.

Building Systems That Secure Nations: The Leadership Philosophy of DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.)

In the complex architecture of modern states, security is no longer defined by force alone. It is defined by systems—quietly functioning, intelligently designed, and consistently executed. Across Africa and beyond,.

World Autism Awareness Day: Autism in Africa—The Untold Story Behind the Numbers

Wakjira Amante Conferred with Special Africa Leadership Impact Award at ALM Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 in Accra

From Intervention to Innovation: TETFund’s Strategic Leap into Global Health Research

Nigeria’s Aviation Fuel Exports Stabilise Markets Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Angola Reopens Onshore Basins with Indigenous Operator Leadership

Building Systems That Secure Nations: The Leadership Philosophy of DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.)

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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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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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South Africa’s Automotive Rebirth: Can New Policy Deliver Competitive Revival?

The announcement by the South African government that it will publish a new automotive policy by the end of February 2026 signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s industrial ambitions..

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How Morocco Is Redefining Africa’s Place in the Global Automotive Supply Chain

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.

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Africa’s Car Market Revs Up as Russia Joins the Race for Local Manufacturing

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.

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Why South Africa’s Car Market Is Roaring Back in 2025

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.

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Africa CDC Strengthens Continental Health Security and Regulatory Ties

The ongoing evolution of health governance in Africa has entered a pivotal phase of strategic realignment and institutional strengthening. In the week of 16–22 February 2026, the Africa Centres for.

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Explainer: Why Stablecoins are Catching on so Fast In Africa’s Largest Economies

In the space of just a few years, stablecoins, digital tokens designed to maintain price stability by being pegged to assets like the United States dollar, have evolved from niche.

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Building Systems That Secure Nations: The Leadership Philosophy of DCG Isah Umar Gusau (Rtd.)

In the complex architecture of modern states, security is no longer defined by force alone. It is defined by systems—quietly functioning, intelligently designed, and consistently executed. Across Africa and beyond,.

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South Africa Tourism Outperforms Pre-Pandemic Levels

South Africa’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong resurgence, marked by rising visitor numbers, high hotel occupancy rates, and expanding employment across the sector. Nearly one million people now earn.

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DRC’s Sakania Sugar Project Aims to Transform Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo, long defined by its vast mineral wealth, is now making a calculated shift towards agriculture, food security, and industrial diversification. At the centre of this.

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Gabon Poultry Import Ban 2027 Aims for Food Sovereignty

The renewed cooperation between Gabon and Senegal marks a strategic pivot towards self-sufficiency in poultry production. At its core is a clear objective: to replace long-dominant imports with a competitive.

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Africa’s AgTech Revolution Reshaping Food Systems

Across Africa, agriculture has long been more than an economic activity; it is the backbone of livelihoods, food security, and rural stability. In recent years, however, a new generation of.

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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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Explainer: Why Stablecoins are Catching on so Fast In Africa’s Largest Economies

In the space of just a few years, stablecoins, digital tokens designed to maintain price stability by being pegged to assets like the United States dollar, have evolved from niche.

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Africa Outperforms as the Fastest-Growing Tourism Region

In 2025, Africa became the fastest-growing tourism region in the world. According to the latest edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation World Tourism Barometer, Africa recorded the strongest expansion.

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South Africa’s Jobs Market Improves: What Comes Next?

South Africa’s labour market exhibited some modest signs of improvement in the closing quarter of 2025, with the official unemployment rate easing slightly to 31.4 per cent. While the headline.

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What Egypt’s $1 Billion Red Sea Project Signals

Egypt’s announcement of a $1 billion marina, hotel and urban development on the Red Sea marks a renewed leap in its long-standing economic diversification agenda. The initiative, centred on the.

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POTY 2026 – Mr Khulekani Mathe Set to Receive the African Leadership Award for Excellence in Economic Policy & Private Sector Advocacy

London, United Kingdom   African Leadership Magazine UK, conveners of the Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 Awards, have announced the nomination of Mr Khulekani Mathe, Chief Executive Officer of.

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POTY 2026: Dr. Kelly Oluoch to receive African Health & Institutional Development Leadership Excellence Award

London, UK-_ African Leadership Magazine (UK), organisers of the Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 Awards, has announced the nomination of Dr. Kelly Oluoch, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya.

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POTY 2026: Mr. Mohamed Abdellahi Ould Yaha to be conferred with the African Leadership Excellence Award in Entrepreneurship and Industrial Development

London, UK — African Leadership Magazine (UK), organisers of the Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 Awards, have announced the nomination of Mr. Mohamed Abdellahi Ould Yaha, President and Founder.

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POTY 2026: Mme Mariama Moussa Boussi Set to Receive the African Agri-Finance CEO of the Year Award

London, UK — African Leadership Magazine (UK), organisers of the Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 Awards, have announced Mme Mariama Moussa Boussi, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Agricole du.

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POTY 2026: Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta to Be Conferred with the Distinguished African Business Leadership Impact Award

London, UK — African Leadership Magazine (UK), organisers of the Persons of the Year (POTY) 2026 Awards, have announced Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, Managing Director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

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Matekane, Nandi-Ndaitwah, Kikwete, Bagbin, others to Headline African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Ceremony in Accra

The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Samuel Matekane, the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, who also serves as Chairman.

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Non-Oil Output in Egypt Rises for Third Month as Demand Moderates

Egypt’s non-oil private sector maintained its expansionary trend in January 2026, recording growth for the third consecutive month, according to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). While overall.

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Nigeria as Test Case: The AU’s DDR Framework in Practice

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.

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Africa Tourism Up by 8% as Global Travel Reaches a New Peak

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.

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Egypt Launches Hurghada Airport PPP Driving Aviation, Economy, And Investment

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.

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