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On 14 November 2025, on the sidelines of the 9th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), more than 250 public decision-makers, business leaders, financial institutions and technical partners will gather in Kinshasa for a full day of discussions dedicated to economic cooperation in […]
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The 2026 Infrastructure Africa Business Forum to spotlight opportunities driving investment and development across Southern Africa. The pace of infrastructure development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is gaining momentum, with governments, investors, and development finance institutions prioritising projects that can accelerate regional trade, energy access, transport connectivity, and industrialisation. These themes will take centre stage […]
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have renewed and expanded their memorandum of understanding (MoU), underscoring their commitment to strengthening intra-African trade, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) competitiveness, and South-South cooperation. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) by Prof. Benedict […]
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Strategic infrastructure to boost regional trade and transform lives across rural communities. DP World has expanded its footprint in Rwanda with the inauguration of the Rubavu Logistics Hub in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The opening of the Logistics Hub coincided with the unveiling of a community bridge in Kabeza a […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its economic future through industrialisation, infrastructure development intra-regional trade, and strategic global trade expansion. To address these challenges, stakeholders from across the region will convene in Lagos from 21-23 October for […]
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Regional challenges are leading to greater diversification strategies, with 46% of African executives surveyed opting to diversify their supplier base globally, while only 16% are regionalising. Despite ongoing trade challenges, Africa’s focus on regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), along with proactive global engagement offer a roadmap to sustainable growth, according […]
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