Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens’ Access to West African Regional Court Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having served notice a year ago, raising concerns over access to justice for the victims of serious human rights abuses in those countries. When announcing their plans to withdraw, the […]
Amma Gyampo Appointed As CEO Of Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has appointed Amma Gyampo as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a transformative step in the private sector-led association’s mission to accelerate the growth and impact of the private capital sector in Ghana. Gyampo succeeds Hannah Acquah, whose tenure saw GVCA membership grow by 150%, expand […]
Businesses Cash In On SA’s Booming Card Payments And E-Commerce Revolution
December 2024 electronic transaction figures highlight robust sales growth The 2024 festive season reflected steady growth in card acquiring transactions across various business and consumer segments within Standard Bank. Businesses of different sizes and industries saw an increase in both transaction volumes and values, highlighting a continued shift towards digital and cashless payments. Digital transaction […]
South African Businesses To Benefit From New Google Performance Max Upgrades
Google is kicking off 2025 with a suite of new Performance Max (PMAX) features to give advertisers in South Africa greater control, transparency and improved results. Building on the momentum of 2024, these updates empower businesses to leverage the full power of Google’s AI and channels within a single campaign. Google Ads is enhancing campaign […]
Ramaphosa Defends South Africa’s Land Reform Policy Following Trump Threat
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied US President Donald Trump’s allegations that his government was “confiscating land” and mistreating White farmers. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa is a constitutional democracy committed to the rule of law, justice, and equality, and dismissed claims that land has been confiscated. He noted that while the United States […]
France in Africa: Soft Power as the New Strategy?
France’s military influence in Africa is waning as its troops have withdrawn from Chad and other ex-colonies, aligning with a broader trend of nations reclaiming sovereignty from their former colonial ruler. Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all led by military juntas, started the trend, with Senegal, Chad, and Ivory Coast following suit. The withdrawal of […]
Dodoma and Gitega Ink Railway Deal with Chinese Firms
Tanzania and Burundi have signed a $2.15 billion agreement to construct a railway to connect the two nations and transport metals, particularly the battery mineral nickel, to Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam. The project, which will be executed by China Railway Engineering Group Ltd and China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting Group, signals […]
Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia Join Russia’s Currency Trading List
Russia has expanded the list of countries eligible for currency trading in Moscow to 40, adding Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia to its roster. The move, confirmed by Russian officials in an official statement, allows credit institutions and brokers from these nations—as well as those from Argentina, Cambodia, Laos, and Mexico—to trade on the Russian foreign […]
Burkina Faso Debuts New AES Passport Amid Regional Shift
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, has become the first recipient of the new Alliance of Sahel States (AES) passport following the bloc’s exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The passport is being produced at Burkina Faso’s migration division in Ouagadougou. Locals expressed optimism that the document could lower trade […]
South Africa Could Block Mineral Exports in US Aid Dispute
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off aid to South Africa, arguing that the nation could counter by withholding its abundant minerals. Speaking at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Mantashe rebuked Trump’s claim that South Africa was confiscating land, noting […]
