African ministers hold strategic dialogue on visa-free movement to propel regional integration agenda for Africa’s Transformation
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,…
The Djibouti Forum returns for its second edition:a unique platform for investment and dealmaking in Africa
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…
More than 170 Countries to Participate in AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi Next April
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…
For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update (By Amadou Hott)
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…
Maximizing Gold Mining Benefits and the GoldBod Idea in Ghana
Interview Story: By Mohammed A.Abu Hari Iyer, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Managing Director(MD) of the Sakthi Tading Group, a prominent international gold trade industry player, has noted that, a strict eco-friendly or sustainable mining regime is crucial for Ghana to…
Islamic Finance Expands Africa’s Energy Investment Landscape, Strengthening Arab-African Cooperation
PARIS, France, February 17, 2025/ — Africa’s energy sector is seeing growing interest from Islamic financial institutions, as demonstrated by the recent $400 million Murabaha financing secured by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This transaction not only underscores the growing role…
Wa Gold Project, Upper West Region, Ghana gets a Booster
Report: Mohammed A.Abu A quite impressive mineralisation encountered at the Kpali Gold Prospect under the Wa Gold Project announced recently by Castle Minerals comes as a further boost to the Upper West Region’s image as an emerging gold province The…
Trump’s ‘electroshock’ on Ukraine ends the debate: Europe cannot rely on the US for its security-By Browen Maddox
Independent Thinking Expert comment Published 14 February 2025 Director and Chief Executive,Chatam House The Munich Security Conference begins today with European leaders in a state of shock, following the news that President Donald Trump has spoken directly to Russian President…
Africa Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa
BEIJING, China, February 14, 2025/ — Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects…