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South Africa’s joint naval exercises with Iran, China and Russia have prompted a broadside from an influential US senator.

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Legislation enabling a three-year extension of the flagship US-Africa trade scheme will now head to the Senate for approval.

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The old order, in place since the end of the World War II, is in tatters. What can be done to build a new multilateralism, asks Vijay Makhan.

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Africa is moving from the old world order ‘compliance’ status quo to production independence, signalling a fundamental strategic shift.

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Long viewed as peripheral to the global economy, the continent is now central to many of its most consequential shifts.

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Tanzania faces the potential withdrawal of donor support after an election marked by the killings of protestors.

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Europe has finally backed Africa’s push for value-added industrialisation and embraced new tools to fix its delivery gap.

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Trump said that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 at his Miami resort as tensions spiral following his Johannesburg boycott.

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The G20 Summit marked a new chapter in relations between Europe and the Global South. Despite the US boycott, European countries and EU institutions participated in full force, signalling a clear willingness to reset the relationship on new terms.

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South Africa’s G20 presidency has been significant not just for the country itself, but for its potential impact on the whole of Africa, placing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) firmly at the centre of its agenda.

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Despite the absence of the United States, the Summit was shaped by South Africa’s leadership and Africa’s growing confidence, underscoring the continent’s readiness to assert its independent voice in global governance.

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The number of African brands in our Top 100 has fallen to an all time low, say Thebe Ikalafeng, Tshepang Makofane and Innocentia Liphoko.

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As South Africa gears up to host the G20 Summit, defence firm Milkor is showcasing the Milkor 380 — a locally built unmanned aircraft that signals the country’s growing strength in aerospace innovation and security technology.

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After a successful inaugural edition in 2024, AFRICA Day 2025 returns this October to Sciences Po in the heart of Paris.

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The upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris is set to shape the African and global energy narrative, driving high-level investment discussions, policy decisions and groundbreaking industry deals.

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The upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) taking place from 18–21 February in Cape Town has garnered high-level institutional and private sector support, including, amongst others, Sanlam Investments, the African Union, SA Tourism, African Development Bank, DBSA, Standard Bank, Gauteng Department of Economic Development, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the UNDP.

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Arunma Oteh, former treasurer of the World Bank, has released a new book, “All Hands on Deck”, in which she calls for reform of the global capital markets.

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Adaptation keeps markets functioning, supply chains stable, and societies from unravelling, says the chair of Africa’s climate negotiators.

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Ecobank CEO Jeremy Awori is calling for a transformed Africa that takes responsibility for its own development.

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Excerpts from the speech delivered by Ecobank Chairman Papa Madiaw Ndiaye on the fortieth anniversary of the pan-African group.

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Ecobank celebrated its 40th anniversary in style on Thursday, 4 December, in Lomé, in the presence of the country’s highest authorities, the African Union representative, ambassadors, financiers, and the surviving founding fathers who played a central role in the bank’s creation.

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African banks are entering a decisive phase in their digital transformation journeys, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity emerging as twin pillars of innovation and resilience. That’s the central message of a new landmark report published by Backbase, the AI-powered banking leader, in partnership with African Banker magazine.

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Riding a wave of growth, Prof. Neema Mori, the new Chairperson of Tanzania’s biggest bank outlines the building blocks of the bank’s success, its growing international presence and its plans for building a ‘futuristic bank’. Omar Ben Yedder met Prof. Mori, who is also the Chairperson for the board of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), on the sidelines of the October World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C.

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Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani’s mandate as the Regional Vice-President, Head of Africa, at Western Union was to expand digital money transfer, reinforce the retail agent network and drive outstanding end-to-end customer service across the region.

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Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has made history after his AI-assisted short film Lily won the inaugural $1m Google AI Film Award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, signalling a breakthrough moment for artificial intelligence in cinema and a powerful statement about Africa’s place in the future of creative technology.

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Algiers hosted the fourth African Startup Conference, drawing thousands of innovators, investors and policymakers from across the continent. Over three days, the event underscored Africa’s growing confidence as a producer of technology and a rising force in global innovation.

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The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has taken a major step in strengthening its presence across West Africa with the opening of its first Regional Office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The move aims to bring the Bank closer to Member States, private sector partners, and civil society, accelerating regional development projects and fostering greater cooperation across the ECOWAS sub-region.

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Standard Bank’s Ethiopian Representative Office has become the first foreign financial institution to be re-licensed under the country’s revised Banking Business Proclamation, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to supporting local businesses and Ethiopia’s wider economic reforms.

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Three years into the AI revolution, generative AI has already created an estimated $24 trillion in value and transformed global markets. But as hype gives way to strategic reality, investors face a critical choice: pursue disciplined, monetisation-focused exposure or risk being left behind in the most asymmetric opportunity of the decade.

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Wouter van Hulten is the CEO of PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of carrier-neutral data centre services, focused on creating interconnected ecosystems across Africa. The company already operates in several African countries. Its project in Djibouti will serve the wider sub-region.

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In twenty years, Djibouti has become a major logistics hub on the global trade route. Its seven specialised ports and its strategic position at the entrance to the Red Sea make it a trading hub.

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With over 70% of the population of Djibouti now living in the City, the old colonial-era urban planning is no longer fit for purpose. A comprehensive redrawing of the urban master plan, now based on the Singapore model, is already underway and the Djibouti City of tomorrow is taking shape.

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Djibouti holds a treasure trove of natural and cultural delights for the discerning visitor but the sector’s potential as an income and employment generator is still very much a work in progress.

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Before taking over as head of the Djibouti Sovereign Wealth Fund in 2021, Slim Feriani managed several investment funds in London and held various ministerial positions in Tunisia. From his office overlooking the Presidential Palace and the historic port he discusses the impact of the Djibouti Forum on the country’s economic direction.

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Privatising state assets can not only free up capital, it can lead to efficiencies and generate value; but getting privatisation right is not easy. As Djibouti’s economy opens up, Fadiga Douty, managing partner at ReY Advisory, provides seven golden steps to getting privatisations right.

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Houssein Mahamoud Robleh, founder and CEO of the Kamaj Group, is a major private sector player in the Djiboutian economic landscape. His company, founded in 1994, is today one of the most diversified in the country and is still expanding.

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Appointed in 2021 to head the digital economy and innovation ministry, Mariam Hamadou Ali has been working to make digital technology a driver of economic development. Under her leadership, connectivity has accelerated, mobile payments have become widespread and the administration is beginning its transition to digital.

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Djibouti aims to become the first African country to produce 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035. Under the leadership of Yonis Ali Guedi, minister of energy since 2017, the country is increasing its solar and wind power projects. The aim is to reduce its energy dependence, limit its CO₂ emissions and enhance its industrial appeal. Yonis Ali Guedi discusses the scope and challenges of this transition.

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Lionel Zinsou, who was Prime Minister of Benin in 2015-16 and founder of Southbridge, which advised the Djibouti government on the setting up of its sovereign wealth fund, reflects on the factors that make African economies tick.

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Ports and logistics contribute nearly 50% of Djibouti’s economic activity. Robleh Mohamed Barreh, who heads the Association of Djiboutian Freight Forwarders, outlines the priorities for the industry and how he sees it evolving.

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Over two decades, the banking sector in Djibouti has gone from two banks and a closed system to an international industry. Given its political and currency stability and its position at the confluence of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, can it develop into the primary financial hub in the sub-region?

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Senior human resource leaders from across Africa have emphasised the urgent need to strategically redefine the role of human capital as a central driver of innovation, business growth and economic competitiveness across the continent.

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As Africa looks to harness its demographic dividend, business leaders and HR professionals say the continent’s future lies in structured leadership, collaboration and purpose-driven talent development. At The African Forum for Talent Leadership in Finance, they shared practical ways to turn Africa’s potential into performance.

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With multilateralism under threat, it has never been more important for Africa to make its voice heard at the world’s meeting place.

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The second Djibouti Forum this April is predicted to draw even more investor excitement than the inaugural one last year as geopolitical power blocs slide and shift. The country at the “confluence of the world” is positioning itself as the solid centre and springboard for a new economic order. Analysis by Anver Versi, editor of African Banker magazine.

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Africa can buck global trends and recast growth to deliver a fairer, more just dispensation, argues New African editor Anver Versi.

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The theme ‘the spirit of dialogue’ for this year’s World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, reflects the increasing polarisation of the world and the dangerous erosion of the truth. Anver Versi reflects on this trend and Africa’s response to it.

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The G20 meeting in South Africa – and its B20 dialogue forum with global business – can return African agriculture to the top of the agenda.

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Morocco’s OCP Group holds nearly three-quarters of the world’s reserves of one of the most vital natural resources – phosphate. Lennox Yieke profiles the company and its transformation from a conventional mining operator into “a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based solutions”.

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As the World Economic Forum meets in Davos from 19–23 January 2026 under the title “A Spirit of Dialogue”, Bill Lumley asks Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank, how her institution is tackling challenges in Africa. In this exclusive interview, Nadia Calviño reaffirms Europe’s long-term commitment to Africa’s growth, innovation and job creation.

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We can unlock the investment needed for a net-zero, vibrant future for the continent by weaving together data, technology and digitally enabled, risk-informed inclusive finance, writes Dalu Ajene, Standard Chartered CEO and Head of Coverage, Africa.

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Africa has the potential to accelerate economic growth and narrow its significant income gap with the rest of the world by unlocking both its labour potential and its vast reserves of critical minerals, writes Samira Mensah, Managing Director Africa at S&P Global Ratings.

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Femi Otedola dominated Nigeria’s fuel trade – now he turns his sights to its notoriously troubled power industry.

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The continent secured some of its key demands on adaptation finance, although the devil may be in the detail.

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The Dakhla Atlantic Port is intended to attract trade and industry and serve as a gateway for green hydrogen and the Sahel region.

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Poverty is not a viable climate strategy – China shows that climate policies can be developmentalist, argues Ken Opalo.

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With climate change driving power consumption, experts say that North Africa must ensure a more diverse energy mix.

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As the world meets in Brazil, Africa’s demands are grounded in its vision of climate-positive development, argues Claver Gatete.

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East Africa holds vast renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, and geothermal, but high electricity prices remain an issue.

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New mechanisms for rainforest conservation will dominate the UN climate conference in Belém, as will familiar climate finance debates.

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Europe’s carbon border tax is set to affect the competitiveness of many types of African exports to the European Union.

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A three-day strike at Nigeria’s most important refinery threatened energy prices before the government stepped in.

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As calls for restitution of stolen artefacts continue, Lydia Idakula re-appropriates Queen Idia and her masks with a thrilling musical.

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Burna Boy’s new album is sonically impressive but weighed down by constant gazing in the rear-view mirror, writes Toni Kan.

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A historic UK school is coming to Lagos, where it intends to marry Nigerian and British traditions. Can it go beyond education for the few?

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Emily Allen profiles a giant whose insistence on the importance of African languages marked the continent’s literature permanently.

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Africa’s fintech industry has entered a new phase defined not by isolated innovation but by the strength of the ecosystems that support it. As regulators, banks, telcos, investors, and startups increasingly collaborate, a continent-wide architecture for scale, resilience, and inclusion is beginning to take shape.

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Africa’s AI future depends on strategic investments in connectivity, computing, local data, and skills. The World Bank’s 2025 report shows how small, localised AI solutions can drive innovation tailored to the continent’s needs.

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AI agents—autonomous software that can perceive, reason, and act—are set to transform Africa’s digital landscape. By bridging service gaps and enabling local, multilingual solutions, they offer a unique opportunity to modernise business, public services, and everyday life.

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Long before digital banking, African communities relied on trust and collective savings to build wealth. Now, fintech company Rank is modernising these age-old systems, turning social capital into financial power and helping communities rise together.

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Africa’s mobile money success reshaped global fintech. Now AI, digital identity and stablecoins are driving the continent’s next digital leap.

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Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali this December, bringing together Africa’s top entrepreneurs ahead of the 2025 Grand Finale, where winners will share up to US$1.5 million in funding.

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As Novation City in Sousse hosted the Global AI Congress Africa, the Tunisian coastal hub briefly became the centre of the continent’s most ambitious technological conversations, showcasing Africa’s growing confidence and creativity in artificial intelligence.

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The Leaders’ Declaration suggests Ramaphosa delivered on his promise: Africa is not peripheral but central, referenced throughout its 29 pages as it advances key African priorities — from security and debt to climate, energy, value chains, AI and cross-border infrastructure.

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Northern Graphite’s Okanjande mine will restart production in order to supply a new battery facility in Saudi Arabia.

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After decades of delays, Guinea’s giant Simandou iron ore project is expected to begin production in December. Gavin Serkin visited.

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A raw shea nut export ban is intended to encourage local processing of the beauty ingredient in Nigeria, but harvesters say they have been hit.

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The future of the country’s mining sector is uncertain after the installation of a military-led government.

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At the B20 meetings in Johannesburg, South Africa urged African leaders to take greater strategic control of the continent’s critical minerals to shape the energy transition on their own terms, calling for stronger private investment and faster skills development.

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Africa has started the journey to add value to its resources as it takes a path to industrialisation, highlighted African policymakers at the B20 Summit.

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South Africa is home to a sophisticated commercial forestry industry that offers major value-added export potential for investors.

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The G20 serves as a strategic lever to mainstream gender considerations across fiscal, monetary, trade, climate and digital policy; however, support for gender mainstreaming must move beyond rhetoric, warns the W20 Sherpa for South Africa’s Presidency.

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The AfCFTA represents a major opportunity for South Africa to expand regional trade and strengthen value chains. The country is looking to leverage its strategic position in the African single market, and its role as Africa’s top outward investor and leading exporter of manufactured goods gives it a strong advantage.

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South Africa’s energy, logistics, and transport sectors are rebounding due to strong public–private collaboration. This is driving a major reboot of the economy although a more sustained growth is still needed to transform the economy.

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Africa’s debt crisis is at the heart of the upcoming G20 summit. The Africa Expert Panel, led by former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel, is advocating a shift from aid to investment-driven growth, pushing for reforms that lower capital costs and expand financing for development.

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The Ubuntu initiative, rooted in the African philosophy of “I am because you are,” aims to strengthen inter-African collaboration on major infrastructure projects and has become a central pillar of South Africa’s G20 Presidency.

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Jobs, skills, and inclusive growth are top priorities for Y20 (Youth20), one of the 13 official engagement groups shaping discussions at the G20.

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The first G20 on the continent has raised hopes that Africa can secure fairer terms on debt relief, climate finance, and inclusive growth and help push forward long-awaited global reforms.

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How can young Ugandans play a greater role in the country’s evolving energy landscape? Kwame Ofori Appiah reports from a forum organised by TotalEnergies in partnership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

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The World Bank’s chief economist for Africa, Andrew Dabalen, explains why optimism is justified and why jobs remains the biggest challenge.

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Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads where ambition must translate into tangible progress. With Agenda 2063 providing the blueprint and national plans increasingly aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals, the challenge now lies in execution. Under new leadership, the African Development Bank is driving a decisive shift from vision to delivery — turning strategies into finance-ready projects, expanding access to energy and trade, and demonstrating that disciplined action, not rhetoric, will define “The Africa We Want.”

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The sun may be setting on South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency, but a new dawn is breaking for African agency on the global stage. African Union participation as a full member was not merely a symbolic gesture; it was a hard-won seat at the table where the rules of the global economy are shaped, writes AUDA-NEPAD CEO Nardos Bekele Thomas.

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The government’s reforms have raised hopes of a business revolution, but entrepreneurship remains misunderstood.

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Embattled in its former colonies, France is looking to strengthen commercial and diplomatic ties with Nigeria and Kenya.

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The US DFC will play a role in financing Bishofto International Airport as Washington seeks to extend its interests in the Horn of Africa.

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In four years Nigeria has slid from first place for VC fundraising in Africa to fourth place. How can it regain the crown?

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At the B20 Summit in Johannesburg, dialogue between the Global South and the Global North has taken centre stage.

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New cobalt quotas – meant to reclaim sovereignty – could fuel a shadow economy of corruption and rent-seeking.

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With the future of the expired tariff-free trade act mired in uncertainty, US experts say there are other ways to boost US-Africa trade.

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New mines, illicit imports from the war in Sudan and hard-pressed families selling off their valuables are all feeding an Egyptian gold boom.

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Egypt says that the New Administrative Capital will define a modern and ambitious country, but sceptics say it risks failing communities.

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A new permanent exhibition space is planning to display vital African artists while boosting cultural ties between the continent and Arabia.

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Africa’s book industry struggles with printing and distribution costs but ebooks and world-class authors are strengthening publishers.

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Cheap, mass-produced and derivative fashion dominates retail, but African designers are fighting back with quality, innovation and tradition.

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The late Pope was hailed for his compassion, peacemaking, and strengthening the voice of African congregations within the Church.

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African women artists are outperforming men in auction sales, critical recognition, and global influence, writes Emily Allen.

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The new novel by one of Africa’s most successful writers is an incisive look at the African diaspora experience in the US.

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From Morocco to Kenya, producers are taking advantage of diverse soils and climates to create vibrant wines.

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As a creator of works drawing on his Igbo heritage and a sculptor of Queen Elizabeth II, Ben Enwonwu held a unique position in world art.

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With climate change fuelling vector-borne diseases, medical experts say that health should be a priority at the Africa Climate Summit.

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African countries argued in Lomé that the G20 Common Framework is slow, creditor-driven and no longer fit for purpose.

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The C20 declaration, representing over 3,000 civil society organizations, calls for reforming global financial institutions, comprehensive debt cancellation, and UN-led debt management. The question remains whether global leaders will consider these demands.

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Climate finance, debt relief, global financial reform, and inequality may top Africa’s agenda, but they should equally shape global policy, as the world’s collective stability and prosperity depend on Africa’s future.

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Africa is home to 50 million displaced people living in overcrowded refugee camps and with little hope for the future. However, a shift in view can see them as unexpected economic assets and the camps as crucibles of innovation. This was the message from a discussion organised by the Amahoro Coalition during the last UNGA.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater speed in deepening trade ties with Japan and exploiting the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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For the latest in the African Business Energy Series, an all-female panel reflected on the continent’s energy transition and how women can play a greater role in addressing one of Africa’s most critical challenges.

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Ahead of its AGM in Luanda, Angola, ATIDI tells a press briefing that it foresees positive business growth in the country especially in light of planned privatisations and with the country driving greater economic diversification and investments.

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We reflect on four African brands and a country that have defined success while remaining relevant in challenging circumstances.

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Mauritania has one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, and the country’s meat is highly sought after in regional markets.

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An African Development Bank project has equipped 314 health centres with solar panels, providing consistent electricity for lighting, vaccine refrigeration, and essential medical procedures.

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In the last of the African Business Energy Webinars for 2024, panellists agreed on the need to further streamline regulations and for partnerships in the sector to drive scale and efficiency. Kwame Ofori Appiah reports.

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Thunes and Ecobank Group have partnered to enable instant cross-border payments across Sub-Saharan Africa, combining global reach with local expertise to boost financial inclusion and digital growth.

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4G Capital, winner of the 2025 African Banker Awards Best Fintech category is one of the continent’s fastest growing firms specialising in lending and growing small businesses. Since 2013, it has delivered 5.5m loans, valued at $620m to more than 600,000 customers.

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Libyan Islamic Bank’s new digital platform, developed with Backbase, exemplifies how African banks can combine global tech and local insight to deliver customer-centric, future-ready banking in a digital-first era.

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Manuel Moses, CEO of ATIDI, tells African Banker about how the institution is mitigating investment risks across the continent.

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George Agyekum Donkor, President and chairman of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, talks about the Bank’s expansive vision.

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The 2025 edition of the Awards will recognise and celebrate the strides being made by banks across the continent with a focus on innovation, transformation and also the promotion of inclusivity and gender equality. 58 nominees have made the shortlist for the 2025 awards, which has become a fixture on the African banking calendar.

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As Africa’s banking sector seeks to scale digital transformation and unlock new revenue streams, Backbase’s latest innovation may offer the competitive edge the continent’s financial institutions have long awaited.

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Policymakers must take steps to face down opposition from powerful interest groups and draw on the power of social movements, says ODI.

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Republican Congressman John James linked the conviction of Biafran seperatist Nnamdi Kanu to wider claims of anti-Christian persecution.

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The Nigerian government is pushing back against Trump’s claims of mass Christian killings while attempting to soothe relations.

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President Tinubu’s bold reforms have changed the narrative around the Nigerian economy; but are ordinary citizens feeling the benefit?

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Ahead of the Central Bank’s March deadline, banks must decide whether to raise fresh capital, merge with rivals, or prepare for acquisition.

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Chinese firms are mining lithium in Nigeria and selling finished electric vehicles into the country as the market hots up.

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The African Medical Centre of Excellence aims to offer world-class treatment to reduce medical tourism from Africa.

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Amid growing disillusionment with Western-led institutions, African and Caribbean leaders at Afreximbank’s AGM called for new, self-determined economic strategies, regional integration, and financial independence to drive development.

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George Elombi, a long-serving Afreximbank executive, steps up as its new president, tasked with sustaining growth and credibility amid economic headwinds and ambitious goals for Africa’s trade transformation.

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The declaration is likely to be seen as a vindication of South Africa’s agenda of tackling global inequalities during its G20 presidency.

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South Africa’s biggest event since the 2010 FIFA World Cup is a huge opportunity – and an enormous test of its diplomatic ability.

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The Africa Singapore Business Forum is connecting Africa to Asia, reports Bill Lumley.

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The pan-African bank posted a $658m profit in 2024, despite the challenging economic landscape.

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Heads of governments, development banks, and private investors will meet Luanda to advance bankable infrastructure projects.

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This Saturday, the official change of guard will take place at Afreximbank with George Elombi, president designate, officially taking over.

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Nigeria’s reform-driven economic strategy was showcased at the Nigeria Investor Forum in Washington DC, reports Toni Kan.

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The Fund says there is ongoing progress in macro-economic stabilisation and reform across the major economies in the region.

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Kristalina Georgieva said that global growth is “better than feared but worse than needed” at the Fund’s annual meetings.

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IMF revises global outlook upward, but Africa’s recovery remains fragile amid trade shifts and policy lag.

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Yemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that banks unable to meet the ongoing recapitalisation target may have to downgrade their banking licences. He, however, stressed that there is no need for undue panic.

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Olaniyi Yusuf, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), delivered a resounding opening statement at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31), which commenced on October 6, 2025.

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At the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, Minister Abubakar Atiku Bagudu hailed the NESG as a model for public-private collaboration, highlighting Nigeria’s reform-driven growth, stabilising economy, easing inflation, and the private sector’s pivotal role in achieving prosperity and inclusion by 2030.

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Nigeria’s non-oil exports are on an encouraging upwards trajectory; Nonye Ayeni says the country aims to trade more with African countries.

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South Africa’s hosting of the first G20 Summit on African soil marks a watershed moment for the continent.

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October marks Africa Month, a time to celebrate the continent’s progress, confront its challenges, and reflect on its future. In 2025, the African Union has chosen a theme that speaks to both the continent’s deepest wounds and highest aspirations: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.”

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As the continent prepares for the Africa Climate Summit and the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, Africa stands at the threshold of a carbon market revolution that could reshape its economic future, writes Nardos Bekele-Thomas.

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Africa’s vast ocean and inland water resources hold immense promise for sustainable growth. Realising this potential demands urgent action, innovative finance, and stronger governance to drive the continent’s blue economy.

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Africa faces economic crisis and its response must be to build economic sovereignty by deepening regional integration, writes Nardos Bekele-Thomas, chief executive officer of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD.

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Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD reflects on the crucial insights raised by The African Union Development Agency – European Union (AUDA-EU) report on Infrastructure Finance in Africa.

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South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency advances Africa’s development through debt relief, clean energy, and sustainability, emphasizing African-led solutions and global solidarity to drive meaningful progress under Agenda 2063.

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African leaders have committed to decisive steps to address food insecurity, but implementation is essential, says Nardos Bekele-Thomas.

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Efforts to promote LPG as a fuel in Africa appear to be gaining momentum. But increasing uptake will depend on subsidies and infrastructure.

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The firm is seeking to apply lessons learned in countries like Nigeria and Kenya to countries where off-grid solar remains nascent today.

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Outdoor air pollution is a growing threat to health and productivity. Yet many countries are failing to track and tackle the issue.

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A major delivery of Nigerian crude to India and US pressure on India over Russian imports have raised hopes that it can become a key supplier.

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Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of Brand Africa, reflects on why foreign brands dominate in Africa and how local brands can boost their market share.

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The Mauritanian candidate for president of the African Development Bank says he will build an institution that is fit for the future.

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Ahead of the AI Global Summit in Kigali, Lacina Koné, director general of Smart Africa, talks the future of AI.

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The CEO of East African Breweries says women still face unconscious bias, limited access to funding and reduced leadership opportunities.

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The CEO of SouthBridge Investment sees a lot more women in finance, engineering, and in high level positions in investing.

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Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup call may turn out to be a good omen for the continent.

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Djibouti’s port complex, described as one of the most sophisticated in the world by the World Bank, is the foundation on which the county’s economy is based. Allied with the region’s largest economic development zones, it is still attracting investments and expanding as the country steps up its diversification policies, reports Neil Ford.

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Since its establishment in 1999, the state-owned Djibouti Telecom has dominated the country’s telecommunications sector which, thanks to underwater cables, connects internet providers in over 90 countries. But given the liberalisation of the market and the emergence of new players, can the operator maintain its national leadership position? Neil Ford reports.

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Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, president of the Republic of Djibouti, discusses the current geopolitical situation and how it affects Djibouti and Africa – and expands on the progress made in the country’s Vision 2035 strategy.

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Statistics show that many family businesses fail by the third generation. What strategies should wealthy African families adopt to succeed?

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The region’s banking sector is eagerly awaiting the completion of Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation programme.

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South Africa’s biggest banks dominate our ranking as usual, with a huge footprint at home and in the wider region.

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As Africa’s fastest-growing banking region, all the banks at the top of our East African table have recorded strong growth over the past year.

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The greatest strength in depth among banks in Africa is to be found in North Africa, bolstered by Morocco and Egypt.

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Our annual survey of Africa’s top 100 banks reveals that the continent’s sector is holding its ground, if not performing spectacularly.

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Perhaps the most interesting and fascinating current aspect of Africa’s financial superstructure is the gradual but certain shift to digital banking. What is the current status quo? To find out, finance platform developer Backbase and African Banker magazine commissioned the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025. Neil Ford’s report is based on the first of these: ‘Retail banking: Competing for the modern African customer’.

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The withdrawal from Africa of British and French banks, which began in 2016, seems to have reached its peak recently. But while the Europeans are leaving, the Americans are staying or expanding.

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Malawi is particularly well represented in this year’s ranking of Southern Africa’s biggest companies (ex-South Africa).

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The devaluation of the naira affected Nigerian share prices when quoted in US dollars, but Ivorian companies are thriving.

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South African companies account for 17 of the 20 biggest companies by market capitalisation in our annual ranking for 2025.

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