2021 was a historic year for Africa. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA ) came into effect, having been signed by 54 of the continent’s nations. More than a year on, governments are now working to facilitate trade by removing tariffs on thousands of products across Africa. Kenya, Africa’s sixth-largest economy, hopes that the deal will cement the…
The integration of the African continent is well above average with five Regional Economic Communities (RECs) demonstrating progressive efforts towards integration. The East African Community (EAC); Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS); and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) integration scores exceed 0.6…
The integration of the African continent is well above average with five Regional Economic Communities (RECs) demonstrating progressive efforts towards integration. The East African Community (EAC); Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS); and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) integration scores exceed 0.6…
After 19 years of celebrating a diverse range of African rich music Sauti za Busara has come to an end, its organisers say, citing lack of funding. One of Africa’s finest music festivals will not stage another show after it ceases operations from March 31. This is despite Tanzania’s government’s pledge to ensure the live-music extravaganza continues. “Without funds to…
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has emphasised Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas and shown the volatility of the continent’s energy security. This is not the first time there have been disruptions, with tensions in 2014 between Russia and Ukraine threatening supply. Yet despite that warning, it looks like nothing has been done in the last eight years to diversify supply networks….
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has emphasised Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas and shown the volatility of the continent’s energy security. This is not the first time there have been disruptions, with tensions in 2014 between Russia and Ukraine threatening supply. Yet despite that warning, it looks like nothing has been done in the last eight years to diversify supply networks….
An early assessment of the continent’s water security finds finds Egypt ranked most secure – but climate change presenting threats across Africa Little of Africa’s wastewater is treated, water for drinking and hand-washing is scarce for hundreds of millions of people, and water-related disasters like flooding are on the rise, particularly in West Africa. But a first effort by…
The summit recognizes serving and past women presidents and prime ministers in Africa African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina told women at a conference in Pretoria on Wednesday that they are part of a revolution that is building across Africa. The head of Africa’s premier development lending institution was speaking at the virtual Women Heads…
SFD has financed 100 water projects worth — collectively — more than USD 2.7 billion Following its participation in the ninth edition of the World Water Forum — the world’s largest event on water — the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.gov.sa) has called on global leaders and organizations to work together to safeguard the future of the water…
Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic of Ghana, has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week 2022 where he will showcase investment opportunities within the country’s energy sector The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is honored to announce the attendance and participation of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy for the Republic…