Mauritius Commercial Bank Earmarks $1B for Trade Finance to Boost Intra-African Trade
On 25 May 2026, the Mauritius Commercial Bank Group (MCB) issued a press statement that it is making up to
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AfCFTA
Gnassingbé Urges ‘Shift from Political Rhetoric to Practical Execution’ at Biashara Afrika 2026
The 3rd Biashara Afrika 2026 conference (#BA2026) took place at the Palais des Congrès in Lomé from 18 to 20
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Zimbabwe and Ghana Reinforce Partnership and Light the Path for Stronger Intra-African Partnership
From 1 to 3 April 2026, Ghana’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa undertook a state visit to Ghana to strengthen cooperation. During
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US Dispatches Delegation to the African Union to Reinforce Economic and Security Ties
On 28 January 2026, a US delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau paid a visit to the
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German Foreign Minister Pays Visit to African Union
On 22 January 2026, the German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul paid a visit to the African Union Commission
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Looking Beyond the Rosy Figure of $348B Trade Between China-and Africa in 2025
After releasing the China-Africa trade for the first eleven months of 2025, China Customs finally released the full-year figure in
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Joint African Union – China Statement After Strategic Dialogue Between Mahmoud Youssouf and Wang Yi
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist
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AfCFTA Forum 2025 Harmonizes African Voice in Preparation for 2026 WTO Meeting in Yaounde
From 11 to 12 December 2025, the 2nd African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum was held in Marrakech,
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CABC Releases Chinese Investment in Africa Report 2025
The China-Africa Business Council (CABC) released its 2025 Chinese Investment in Africa report, sub-titled “Building Integrated Futures: China-Africa Investment and
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Ramaphosa Pivots to Asia with Appearance at ASEAN Summit 2025
From 22 to 28 October 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a three-nation Asian tour and attended the 47th
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