By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Never underestimate the power of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), also known as CEDEAO in French and Portuguese, created on 28th May 1975 as a regional political and economic union bringing together fifteen (15) countries of West Africa. Per the date of its established, this...
Henry Bukari, Managing Director of Phoenix Insurance, has officially handed over the mantle of leadership as Chairman of the Council of Bureaux of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme. His one-year tenure was marked by significant achievements, notably the successful revision of the Scheme’s technical texts, simplifying its administration for...
Henry Bukari, Managing Director of Phoenix Insurance, has officially handed over the mantle of leadership as Chairman of the Council of Bureaux of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme. His one-year tenure was marked by significant achievements, notably the successful revision of the Scheme’s technical texts, simplifying its administration for...
Industrialization has long been recognized as fundamental for economic growth and development. For Africa, the journey toward sustainable industrialization remains crucial to unlocking economic potential, fostering job creation, and achieving long-term global competitiveness. As we mark African Union Industrialization Day, November 20, evaluating where the continent stands, the future of...
By William Selassy ADJADOGO Under the presidency of French President, Emmanuel Macron, France has changed its approach when it comes to relations with Africa. It has broken up with the opaque France-Africa relations to a new approach, based on reciprocity and stronger connections with civil societies. This was the talking point...
By Jeffrey D. SACHS Ultimately, this is the story of how the Israel lobby undermined America, wrecked the Middle East, and set a series of international crimes against humanity in motion. It’s official now. America’s closest ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the one accorded more than 50 standing ovations...
Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, called for international support to elevate sports and community development across Africa during the prestigious Sports, Entertainment, and Impact (SEI) Summit at Harvard Law School. The two-day event, held November 15-16 under the theme ‘The Business of Doing Good’, brought together global leaders...
By COP29 Media At the Russian side event at COP29 in Baku titled "Russia's Contribution to Strengthening Global Food Security," Sergey Tverdokhleb, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Climate Policy and Carbon Regulation of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, delivered a compelling argument on how closely the climate...
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM In a strategic move to revolutionise trade education and professional development in Africa, the Africa Trade Academy (ATA) and Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) have entered into a groundbreaking collaboration. This partnership is set to overturn trade education and capacity building by equipping African trade professionals...
By Professor Douglas BOATENG The world is in the midst of a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pace of digitalisation. Across continents, nations are building bridges to a future powered by technology, while others risk being stranded in irrelevance. Africa, a continent of vast potential and boundless resources, stands...