Day: February 19, 2025

African ministers hold strategic dialogue on visa-free movement to propel regional integration agenda for Africa’s Transformation

Mr Mohammed

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2025/ — On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought together trade ministers and business leaders who pointed to Rwanda’s experience as evidence that open borders enhance, rather than compromise, security. African Development Bank Group Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business…

The Djibouti Forum returns for its second edition:a unique platform for investment and dealmaking in Africa

Mr Mohammed

Djibouti City, Djibouti – 19 February 2025–The second edition of the Djibouti Forum, under the theme “Unlocking opportunities for regional and global growth”, will take place from the 6th to the 8th of April 2025. Organised by the Fonds Souverain de Djibouti (Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti), this landmark gathering seeks to positively shape the African agenda while highlighting the Horn of Africa’s pivotal role as a catalyst for growth and development in the region. Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, the eastern corridor of…

More than 170 Countries to Participate in AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi Next April

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 19, 2025: More than 170 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIM Congress 2025 International Exhibition, taking place as part of the congress’s fourteenth edition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 7 to 9. Under the theme “Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape – Towards a New Balanced World Structure”, the event aims to redefine investment trends and drive economic growth. AIM Congress 2025 presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and governments…

For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update (By Amadou Hott)

Mr Mohammed

DAKAR, Senegal, February 19, 2025/ — Senegal’s official nominee for the position of President of the African Development Bank, Former Minister of Economy and planning, Senegal (www.AmadouHott.com). Ask any traveler about their experience moving across parts of Africa, and you will likely hear about familiar challenges: high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules that can make even the simplest journeys more complicated and costly. These travel hurdles highlight the immense opportunity to further strengthen Africa’s integration and unlock seamless connectivity across the continent. The potential is undeniable. According to the…