Africa
East African Trade Surges to $52.3 Billion as Exports Push Region Into Surplus
East African Community trade reached $52.3 billion in Q2 2026 as exports rose 41.3%, moving the region from a deficit a year…
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Africa
Africa–China Trade Nears $274 Billion, but Africa’s Deficit Widens
Africa–China merchandise trade approached $274 billion in the first eight months of 2026, but Africa's deficit widened as Chinese exports continued to…
Africa
Eastern and Southern Africa Moves Toward Common AI Policy and Regulatory Framework
Eastern and Southern African governments and institutions are validating research intended to support a Regional AI Strategy, model policy guidelines and a…
Africa
Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to stage the global governing body’s flagship outdoor…
AfDB
Africa and South Korea Deepen Partnership Around AI, Digital Infrastructure and Investment
African countries and South Korea are expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and investment preparation following the 2026 KOAFEC Ministerial Conference…
Africa
Dakar 2026 Flame Begins Its Journey Across Senegal as Africa’s Olympic Moment Draws Closer
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame has begun a nationwide journey across Senegal ahead of the first Olympic sporting event ever hosted…
Africa
Édouard Mendy Calls Time on Senegal Career After Eight Years With the Lions of Teranga
Édouard Mendy has retired from international football after eight years with Senegal, ending a career closely tied to one of the strongest…
Africa
World’s largest EV manufacturer Yadea partners with leading energy and mobility player Spiro to accelerate electric mobility across Africa
This strategic partnership will combine Yadea’s global leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, technology and product development with Spiro’s electric mobility ecosystem, battery-swapping…
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PAPSS Has Built the Network. Now Comes the Test of Getting Africa to Use It
PAPSS is shifting from building a continental payments network toward the harder challenge of driving adoption and transaction volumes across African markets.
Africa
South Africa Pushes BRICS Investment Towards African Industry and Value Addition
South Africa is pressing BRICS partners to direct investment into African manufacturing, beneficiation, infrastructure and local value creation rather than reproducing commodity-led…