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 [...]
China has approved Standard Bank Group and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to operate Africa’s [...]
Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to formally opt [...]
The governor of the Banque des États de l’Afrique centrale (BEAC – Central Bank of Central African States) [...]
The East African Business Council (EABC) executive director, Mr Ahmed Farah, has held discussions with the East African [...]
Somalia has stepped up efforts to overhaul its trade and customs system as government officials, regional lawmakers, business [...]