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Integrating IMEC and the African Continental Free Trade Area: Building a Unified Trade Corridor from Asia to Africa

Ethan Asher October 29, 2025

Israel Opinion: By Shmuel Shay, Entrepreneur and Economic Advisor for the Abraham Accords Introduction The India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represent two of the most ambitious geo-economic initiatives of the 21st century.

Business

30 economists experts want debt relief for Africa

Andrew Mbeki October 13, 2025

World Bank More than 30 leading economists, former finance ministers and a central banker have called for immediate debt relief for low- and middle-income countries, warning that loan repayments are preventing governments from funding basic services. In a letter released on Sunday, in advance of next month’s World Bank and IMF annual meetings, the group […]

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Inauguration of IAPH VP: Dantsoho Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

Jude Melvin Jones October 9, 2025

Nigeria Against the backdrop of his inauguration as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the continent. Speaking after his inauguration at the recently concluded World

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Africa: Fish under threat as stocks decline

Andrew Mbeki October 2, 2025

Africa Africa’s freshwater fish are disappearing at alarming rates, with a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature warning that over a quarter of species face extinction. On Lake Victoria, the continent’s largest lake, fish catches have dropped sharply — a crisis that is already being felt by local traders. Elizabeth Didi, fish trader: “Back […]

Sports

Africa’s big names shines at 2025 Ballon d’Or final ranking

Eric Jabulani September 23, 2025

Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembélé won the prestigious Ballon d’Or after leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first Champions League title. On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí has once again claimed the award for the third consecutive year. The 2025 Ballon d’Or showcased some outstanding talents. Mohamed Salah has made headlines yet again, climbing to

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Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens across the continent.  The only requirement for Africans wanting to visit Burkina Faso is to fill out an online form and have their application approved.  Until now, a tourist visa cost just […]

Business

Africa aims to lead in green investments

Andrew Mbeki September 8, 2025

Ethiopia African leaders are aiming to offer a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said on Monday, after the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement deflated the fight against climate change. The continent, which has been buffeted by landslides, floods and droughts this year, is holding its second […]

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Japan deepens Africa ties with 300

Chung Fang August 23, 2025

Japan A major boost in Japan-Africa relations as 300 cooperation agreements were signed during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on Africa’s Development, or TICAD9, held this week. That’s three times more than what was achieved at the last summit in Tunisia back in 2022. The announcement came on Thursday, during Day 2 of the conference, […]

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$100 million, 1,200 cybercrime thieves nab by interpol in Africa

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Africa A major cybercrime crackdown coordinated by Interpol has led to the arrest of 1,209 suspects across Africa and the recovery of nearly $97.4 million, the organization announced Friday. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the operation took place between June and August. It brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to fight […]

Politics

AU urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

Andrew Mbeki August 21, 2025

African Union The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favor of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. Created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North