China’s Tariff-Free Trade Policy Strengthens African Export Prospects
More than 100 days after China introduced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, African exports to China are expanding, while businesses...
Congo Targets Local Mineral Processing With Copper, Cobalt Export Restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned miners from exporting copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage miners to process and refine the product domestically.
According...
West Africa Launches Strategy to Advance Women’s Political Representation
The West Africa Women’s Political Leadership Forum has adopted the Abuja Regional Action Plan on Accelerating Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in West Africa....
WHO Calls for Emergency Measures to Tackle Ebola in Democratic Republic...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged for more international support to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning...
Ghana Turns Cashew Apples into New Income Source
Ghana, one of Africa’s leading cashew producers, is finding new economic value in cashew apples, a largely discarded fruit that is providing an additional...
ECOWAS Rolls Out Regional Ambulance Services Across Togo
ECOWAS, through the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has organised the official handover...
African Minerals Development Summit: Tinubu To Serve As Chair
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to chair the Third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, as the continent intensifies efforts...
UBER Exits Uganda, Nigeria Market
Ride-hailing company Uber has discontinued its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026.
Head of Communications for Uber in East and West Africa,...
South Sudan Refugees Could Lose Vital Food Assistance Soon
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing access to food aid within weeks because of a severe funding shortfall,...
ECOWAS Deepens Efforts to Harmonise Statistical Data Across West Africa
The ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Research and Statistics has organised two regional workshops in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from August 18 to 22, 2026, to...
