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 [...]

The governor of the Banque des États de l’Afrique centrale (BEAC – Central Bank of Central African States) has announced the launch of a common QR payment [...]

The East African Business Council (EABC) executive director, Mr Ahmed Farah, has held discussions with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General, Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, aiming at strengthening [...]