At first blush, it may seem like good news that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) group will expand to include Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Egypt and Argentina. An 11-strong BRICS+ could be more representative of the world’s emerging economies, providing a...
The Real Estate industry seems certain to continue being a growth driver of the African economy. The availability of land and the expansion of amenities, driven mainly by the advancement of technology, to the most remote parts of the continent will invite many investors and individuals to explore the...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat, today hosted an official business roadshow in Dubai, the UAE, ahead of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2023) to be held from 9th to 15th November 2023 in Cairo,...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Centre to promote the TRADAR Club solution in the market.
The Cooperation Agreement was signed between Afreximbank and the UAE Trade Centre on the side-lines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Press Conference and...
The African continent is mostly connected by land, as there are approximately 110 inter-state boundaries in Africa with so many inter-state borders running through the length and breadth of the continent. This stems from the colonial rationale of African political geography, which has resulted in the present-day Africa with...
This story was produced with support from the Rainforest Journalism Fund in partnership with the Pulitzer Center
DIBOMBARI, Cameroon — “We are going through hell,” the haunting words of Marie Noel resonate with a mix of despair and fortitude. Marie, an activist in her 50s hailing from the village of...
The United Republic of Tanzania announces the opening of its new consulate in Ghana, having received the Exequatur of the President of the Republic of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana. The new consulate will be located in Accra, the...
South Africa is hosting the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit from August 22 to 24; but in fact not all the current five leaders will attend. Russian President Vladimir Putin will only participate virtually as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest...
Long before globalisation became a modern buzzword, more than 200 years ago British economists Adam Smith and David Ricardo acknowledged the potential of free trade to transform poor countries into wealthy states.
In explaining the benefits of free trade, Smith eloquently used the metaphor of ‘The Invisible Hand’ in his...
...7th edition of the largest beauty trade show in Africa will be held in partnership with First Choice Hair and Beauty
Makeup Ghana, the advocate for the beauty industry, has announced the date for the 7th edition of the Africa Makeup and Beauty (AMB) Fair, the largest beauty trade show...