LOMÉ, TOGO — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to strengthen its partnership with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), raising a critical question…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), working with the West African Regional Digital Integration Project, has reported progress toward strengthening regional e-commerce through a forum…
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — The East African Community (EAC) has taken another step toward strengthening regional economic integration after tourism and wildlife management ministers adopted the EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy 2027–2036,…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 7, 2026 — The African Union is marking a significant development in the continent’s financial architecture with the official launch of the Africa Credit Rating…
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 18, 2026 — ECOWAS is reviewing its regional approach to tobacco taxation as part of efforts to strengthen tax coordination, public health and government revenue collection…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigerian authorities are targeting December 2026 for completion of the 2.6-kilometre Mararaba–Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project, a major infrastructure development intended to…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s experience with digital customs modernization is set to play a role in a major African Continental Free Trade Area initiative aimed at…
ACCRA, Ghana — August 11, 2026 — Ghana is expanding the number of standardized national languages while also bringing business-registration services closer to the public, highlighting government efforts to improve…
MONROVIA, Liberia — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Liberia that could make approximately US$50 million available to the country, pending approval…
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 — Global financial markets were under pressure Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched interest-rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, quarterly earnings from technology giants…