ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Launch Target For Single ECO Currency
West African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, while acknowledging that major…
Trump Tariff Deadline Puts Africa’s $43 Billion U.S. Trade At Risk
Africa’s $43 billion export relationship with the United States is facing renewed uncertainty as Washington’s July 31 tariff deadline approaches,…
Ghana’s Localisation Rules Reshape AngloGold’s Iduapriem Contract
A new Ghanaian policy requiring all open-pit mining contracts to be awarded to wholly Ghanaian-owned companies by December 2026 is…
Germany Steps Up Africa Outreach As Wadephul Begins Three-Nation Tour
Germany is stepping up its engagement with Africa this week as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on a three-nation tour…
Ghana, Burkina Faso Reopen Key Agricultural Trade Routes
Ghana and Burkina Faso have reached an agreement to restore cross-border trade in eggs and tomatoes following bilateral negotiations aimed…
China’s President Unveils Global AI Vision, Promotes Open Collaboration At Shanghai Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has presented Beijing’s vision for a new international framework on artificial intelligence (AI), calling for broader…
EU Bans Gold Imports From Sudan To Curb Money Financing The War
The European Union (EU) has banned the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan, saying the trade has become…
Nigerian, Three Mexicans Remanded Over Record $363m Meth Lab Bust
A Nigerian man accused of leading the country’s largest clandestine methamphetamine operation and three Mexican nationals have been remanded in…