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Ghana : diplomatic breakthrough with Kyrgyzstan and cooperation agreements
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (67+ words) Ghana : diplomatic breakthrough with Kyrgyzstan and cooperation agreements'Africa News Agency Ghana and Kyrgyzstan initiated formal diplomatic engagement in 2026 in Bishkek, signing two agreements including visa waivers for diplomatic passports. According to both foreign ministries, a framework for regular political consultations…...
Mining : Can Africa become the new El Dorado for investors ?
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (531+ words) This approach highlights a reality well known in the mining sector: the presence of natural resources alone is not enough to attract capital. As Elmira Aliakbari, Director of the Centre for Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute, points out:…...
South Africa : Kulture Festival 2026 celebrates African creativity through music, fashion and identity
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (431+ words) African culture continues to gain visibility on the global stage. In South Africa, the MXS Kulture Festival 2026 reflects this momentum by bringing together artists, designers and creators for a multidimensional celebration of African identity. Organized by the fashion house MAXHOSA…...
East and Southern Africa : a $972 million programme to train 18 million young people and boost employment
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (591+ words) The issue of youth employment remains one of the major economic and social challenges facing the African continent. In East and Southern Africa, demographic pressure continues to intensify: around 8 million young people enter the labour market each year, yet fewer…...
Politics : they are taking power
1+ week, 2+ day ago (302+ words) At the forefront of this transformation, two emblematic figures illustrate this turning point: Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia. Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed leadership of Tanzania, becoming the first woman to lead the country…...
Namibia : Bank of Namibia and SARB strengthen cross-border financial cooperation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (104+ words) Namibia : Bank of Namibia and SARB strengthen cross-border financial cooperation'Africa News Agency The Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank have signed a revised cooperation agreement in Pretoria. Signed by governors Ebson Uanguta and Lesetja Kganyago, the framework…...
Ivory Coast : first Gulf‑Africa summit announced for december 2026 in Abidjan
1+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) The summit organizer, Gravitas Sovereign & Strategic Advisory, explains that this event is being held in the context of shifting global strategic and economic balances and aims " once established " to serve as a strategic Africa'Gulf corridor for structured cooperation and engagement....
Senegal : 1st Arab‑African Forum on Energy Financing and Investment June 4‑5, 2026 in Dakar
2+ week, 1+ day ago (145+ words) Senegal : 1st Arab'African Forum on Energy Financing and Investment June 4'5, 2026 in Dakar'Africa News Agency The 1st Arab'African Forum for Energy Financing and Investment (AAFEF2026) will be held June45,2026 in Dakar, Senegal, under the high patronage of President BassirouDiomayeDiakharFaye, with institutional support from the Ministry…...
Reforming Africa’s Financial Architecture : a catalyst for agenda 2063
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (130+ words) On the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit held on 1415 February 2026 in Addis Ababa, African leaders underscored the need to profoundly transform the continent's financial architecture to enable the sustainable financing of Agenda 2063. This was highlighted during the "Heads of…...
AFCON 2027 : Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host tournament from June 19 to July 18
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (88+ words) AFCON 2027 : Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host tournament from June 19 to July 18Africa News Agency The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from 19June to 18July2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed. CAF President…...