The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when [...]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a new regional project aimed at strengthening women’s participation in the digital economy across Burkina Faso, [...]

For years, the conversation around the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has centred on negotiations: protocols, tariff schedules, rules of origin and legal frameworks. That work [...]

African leaders on Monday made a compelling case for placing women at the heart of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), warning that the continent’s ambition [...]

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched consultations with member states to develop harmonised policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital inclusion. This [...]

A lawmaker representing South Sudan in the East African Legislative Assembly has warned that the country’s outstanding financial obligations to the regional bloc could rise to about [...]