Major Trade and Investment Deals Following the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
In December 2022, President Biden hosted leaders from across the African continent for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC. At the Summit, business and government leaders committed to catalyze trade and investment deals and partnerships which will create jobs and foster shared prosperity for people across the African continent and the United States. Today […]
Rwanda Maintains Strong Growth Momentum in Early 2023
KIGALI, Rwanda,12 July, 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.2% in the first quarter of 2023, following 8.2% growth in 2022. But recent floods, resulting in the loss of life and destruction of infrastructure, are expected to moderate this momentum to 5.8% in 2023 against a pre-disaster forecast of 6.2%. The 21st edition of the World Bank’s […]
Forum Report Highlights Need To Properly Assess Africa’s Place In The Global World
“The world is changing around us. Time is gone to underestimate Africa, talk down to Africa or give instructions to Africa. Do not take Africa for granted.” – Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released the 2023 Forum Report, Global Africa: Africa in the world and the world in Africa. The Report outlines the […]
Supporting Conflict Prevention & Social Cohesion In Mauritania
By Lila Pieters Yahia Deep in the heart of Southeastern Mauritania lies the district and town of Bassikounou, nestled on the border with neighboring Mali, over 1,200 kilometers from the capital city of Nouakchott. The border between the two countries is barely visible, but the communities on either side remain tightly knit through their shared family […]
Jiji Kenya Crowned Best E-commerce Mobile App
Jiji, Kenya’s leading online marketplace, announced today that the company was named, 2023 E-commerce Mobile App of the Year Award Winner by E-commerce Awards Body. Judged by prominent industry leaders and experts, the awards program recognizes the most innovative e-commerce companies and individuals who are leading the industry in terms of innovation in software, eCommerce […]
Niyel Sparks Vital Dialogue On Policy Opportunities And Challenges For Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Africa
Niyel, a leading international impact-driven campaign, advocacy, and African public affairs firm, played a pivotal role in strengthening public policy and advocacy as one of the core organisers of the inaugural AfricAI Conference 2023. The conference, themed “Advancing Responsible and Open AI Ecosystems in Africa,” provided a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, researchers, and civil […]
Top 5 Innovative Renewable Energy Projects In West Africa
A pipeline of innovative renewable energy projects being developed in West Africa are driving sustainable solutions for the region. The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) – Mauritania will showcase the region’s renewable energy prospects to global investors. With both the energy transition and […]
African Development Bank Appoints Max Magor Ndiaye As Director Of Syndication, Co-Financing And Client Solutions Department
Before this appointment, he served as the Acting Director of the Syndication, Co-financing, and Client Solutions Department The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Mr Max Magor Ndiaye as Director of the Syndication, Co-financing and Client Solutions Department, effective 1st July 2023. Ndiaye, a US national, is a structured finance, risk management, and capital markets professional […]
