Africa has taken a significant step towards strengthening its financial architecture with the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius, in October 2026. The initiative.
13/10/2026Africa’s financial integration is entering a new phase as Ecobank prepares to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a development that could make transactions between African businesses and.
13/10/2026Economic growth is often celebrated as evidence of national progress, but rising output does not automatically translate into better living standards. For millions of African households, the real measure of.
13/10/2026Africa’s ability to respond to climate change, strengthen food security and manage rapid urbanisation increasingly depends on access to timely, reliable information. Satellite imagery and geospatial technologies can provide that.
13/10/2026Africa’s maternal and child health challenge demands more than ambitious targets. It requires functioning health facilities, reliable funding, skilled personnel and systems that ensure no preventable death is overlooked. The.
13/10/2026OPay Limited has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking a significant development for African fintech. The company filed its registration statement.
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I walked into the Abuja Continental Hotel on 30 July 2026 and immediately felt that this wasn’t going to be an ordinary conference. The room was filled with presidents, prime.
One year ago, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App was launched with a clear mission: to provide young people across Africa and Europe with a single digital space to learn,.
Some moments at the Breaking Barriers to Trade & Leadership Summit 2026 extended far beyond the conference sessions. They unfolded through quiet conversations, diplomatic exchanges and personal engagements that reflected.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Hon. Boima S. Kamara, Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), has been recognised with the.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Mr Karifa Condé, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), has been.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom |8, July 2026 Dr John Panonetsa Mangudya, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Mutapa Investment Fund, Zimbabwe, has been honoured with the African.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 Dr Brian Mushimba, former Chief Executive Officer of GL Africa Energy Limited, Zambia, has been honoured with the.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026 African Leadership Magazine is proud to announce that Mr Bokang Thitoyamore, Chief Executive Officer of Naledi Mining Services.
For African footballers who regularly cross continents for national duty, the international calendar is more than a scheduling issue. It can determine how much time a player has to recover,.
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.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the subscription period for its ₦2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, giving prospective investors until 27 October 2026 to.
Africa’s financial integration is entering a new phase as Ecobank prepares to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a development that could make transactions between African businesses and.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the subscription period for its ₦2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, giving prospective investors until 27 October 2026 to.
Nigeria is seeking to make child nutrition a lasting national priority, with Vice President Kashim Shettima announcing plans to accelerate a National Food and Nutrition Bill to protect funding and.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on October 9, 2026, that Judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize “for her efforts to promote peace and international.
Moody’s raised its outlook for sub-Saharan Africa to positive on October 7, 2026—its first such upgrade in years—citing reforms, stronger commodity prices, and better access to financing. Crucially, this.
Africa’s agricultural opportunity is often described in terms of what the continent could produce. The more important question may be what Africa can build around what it produces. .
For decades, the financial story of Africa has been shaped partly by institutions whose assessments of sovereign and corporate risk can influence how much governments, businesses and investors pay to.
If South Africa is selected to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, the significance would extend far beyond the medals won or the ceremonies staged. It would be the first time.
Africa’s industrial opportunity is no longer simply about what lies beneath its soil. It is about what the continent can build around those resources. From minerals and agricultural commodities.
Africa’s tourism sector is gaining fresh investment momentum as investors and tourism organisations increasingly look beyond traditional travel markets to unlock opportunities across hospitality, aviation, trade and related industries. .
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park stands as one of the world’s most notable examples of mountain gorilla conservation. Its experience shows that protecting a threatened species requires more than patrols. It.
Nigeria today marks 66 years of independence, commemorating the moment on 1 October 1960 when the country emerged as a sovereign nation and began charting its own path in the.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a growing role in African agriculture. New tools can analyse satellite images, forecast weather patterns, detect crop diseases and help farmers determine when to irrigate.
A new pipeline set to link Djibouti’s Damerjog port with Dewele in eastern Ethiopia promises to transform how fuel reaches one of Africa’s largest landlocked economies. Backed by Ethiopian Investment.
Uganda is placing artificial intelligence and digital innovation at the centre of its tourism ambitions, signalling how technology could help African destinations attract more visitors, improve tourism services and spread.
The 2026/27 maritime tourism season has officially begun in Cape Town and the Western Cape, a proud moment for South Africa’s growing tourism sector. The season kicked off with the.
Africa is strengthening its economic defences against a new generation of external shocks, with energy and food security emerging as central priorities. Rising energy, food and fertiliser costs have exposed.
What if Africa’s next major tourism opportunity is not only attracting visitors from Europe, Asia or North America, but encouraging more Africans to explore the continent themselves? “Aviation is.
For generations, Africa has produced some of the greatest athletes in the history of global sport. From distance-running champions to emerging sprint and field-event stars, the continent has repeatedly supplied.
Africa’s place in global decision-making is undergoing a significant rethink. Across the United Nations, BRICS, international financial institutions and global investment forums, African governments are pressing for greater representation, fairer.
