“We are not talking about India mainstreaming the AU into the G20, but that all forces including the AU Commission should find ways and means to integrate the African continent into the G20 and other global governance systems”, said Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International.
He was speaking at...
Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), has remarked that Africa’s vision for peace and security, as captured in the continent’s flagship development plan, Agenda 2063, hinges on the five principles of peaceful coexistence proposed and used by China in international affairs...
Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, with the value of trade in goods increasing by around 1% quarter-over-quarter and services by about 1.5%.
This surge, fueled by positive trade dynamics for the United States and developing countries, particularly large Asian developing economies, is expected to...
The management of the Autonomous Port of Lome has applauded the ECOWAS Commission for efforts and progress made on the construction of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project thus far, in order to improve trade and transport infrastructure in West Africa to enhance overall economic development in the region.
Welcoming...
The ECOWAS Commission has concluded a three-day technical review of a draft Interim report for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Study of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project and advised the consultants to incorporate all recommendations and resubmit for further evaluation and subsequent validation.
The three (3)- day review workshop...
By Linguère Mously MBAYE
Irregular migration from Africa has been a growing concern since the mid-2000s and continues to dominate news headlines. According to the International Organization for Migration, 40,868 migrants attempted the dangerous journey from West Africa to the Canary Islands in 2023. Of these, 39,910 reached their destination,...
By Mohamed A El-ERIAN
As in many other developed countries lately, the two major political parties in the United Kingdom have embraced economic growth as their top policy priority.
Following the volatile 49-day experience of Liz Truss’s government and its “dash for growth” in 2022, however, both parties emphasize that there...
…FOCAC and global competition – (1)
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"A stitch in time saves nine." This adage underscores the importance of timely action, resonating deeply with Africa's energy landscape. In 2005, a crippling power crisis left millions of Ghanaians in the dark, highlighting the urgent need for a reliable, sustainable energy source. Fast...
Absa Ghana’s Head of SME, Agency Banking, and Partnerships, Audrey Abakah, has called on women to share ideas, connect with one another, and forge the right partnerships to build sustainable businesses across the continent. She made these remarks during the Absa Inspire Me Conference 2024 held in Nairobi, Kenya.
In...
…confronting governance failures in post-independence Africa
By Marie-Noelle NWOKOLO
Decades after achieving independence, many African nations continue to struggle with governance issues. Despite over fifty years of "teething problems," the lack of urgency in addressing poverty and creating prosperity is glaring. The phrase "sounding like a broken record" aptly describes the...