China-Africa trade reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan ($197 billion) in the first half of 2026, as Beijing’s zero-tariff policy for African countries strengthened exports from the [...]

African policymakers, fashion designers, climate experts and industry leaders have called for a stronger shift towards locally driven, regenerative fashion systems, arguing that the continent’s long-standing traditions [...]

The ECOWAS Parliament is advocating harmonised customs procedures, import regulations, taxation policies, and business registration requirements to create a business-friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [...]

Africa’s merchandise exports increased by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, recording the second-highest regional growth after Asia, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). [...]

China has approved Standard Bank Group and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to operate Africa’s first Renminbi (RMB) clearing hub, a move expected to [...]

Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to formally opt out of the planned West African single currency, the [...]