African countries trading more outside the continent than amongst themselves – ECA report
The report shows Africa’s regional integration agenda is progressing, albeit slowly
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 1, 2024/ -- The African share of global trade remained...
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday in Abuja lifted sanctions it imposed on Niger over the unconstitutional takeover of government...
Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024—AfDB says in macroeconomic report
The latest report is calling for cautious optimism given the challenges posed by global and regional risks. These risks include rising geopolitical tensions, increased regional...
ECOWAS withdrawal the latest chapter in relationship once seen as positive
Afrobarometer surveys conducted in 2019/2021 showed that citizens in the three countries held largely favourable views of ECOWAS, rating its economic and political influence...
South Africa Elections: Ruling ANC Suspends Ex-President Zuma for Backing a New Party in elections
The announcement followed weeks of intrigue over whether the ANC would act against Zuma, who led the ANC from 2007-2017 and was president of...
