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Africa Protecting Mineral Wealth: Ramaphosa Calls for Continental Unity at AU Summit
17
Feb

Africa Protecting Mineral Wealth: Ramaphosa Calls for Continental Unity at AU Summit

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African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit with a decisive message: Africa must shift from reacting to global pressures to actively shaping the international order. At the heart of the discussions was the protection and strategic management of Africa’s vast mineral wealth resources increasingly critical to global industries, particularly in […]

African Foreign Ministers Convene in Addis Ababa for AU Summit 2026 Executive Council Session
12
Feb

African Foreign Ministers Convene in Addis Ababa for AU Summit 2026 Executive Council Session

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African foreign ministers gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, setting the stage for the upcoming Heads of State and Government Summit. The high level meeting brought together top diplomats from across the continent to deliberate on pressing political, economic, and security matters shaping Africa’s […]

South Africa Sends Envoys to U.S. Over 30% Tariffs
11
Sep

South Africa Sends Envoys to U.S. Over 30% Tariffs

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Ramaphosa pushes for trade relief amid rising tensions with Washington PRETORIA, Sept. 10, 2025 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the dispatch of a high level delegation to the United States, as Pretoria seeks urgent relief from new 30% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The envoys will hold meetings in both New […]

President Mahama: “Nobody Wins Tariff Wars” Urges Africa to Diversify Export Markets
11
Sep

President Mahama: “Nobody Wins Tariff Wars” Urges Africa to Diversify Export Markets

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Ghana’s leader warns against rising trade protectionism, says continent must rethink global trade strategy ACCRA, Sept. 10, 2025 — Ghanaian President John Mahama has strongly warned against escalating global trade tensions, declaring that “nobody wins tariff wars.” His remarks came during a Presidential Media Encounter held at the Jubilee House, where he addressed journalists on […]

Barriers to Food Security in Africa
31
Jul

Barriers to Food Security in Africa

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Today we’re tackling a question that hits every African table: Can Africa feed itself? Spoiler alert: we can. So why are we spending $50 billion a year importing food, with that bill set to hit $110 billion by 2025? And who’s holding us back? Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the numbers, the barriers, […]

International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025
24
Jul

International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025

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The International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025 is a platform aimed at fostering dialogue on governance and development challenges unique to Africa. The inaugural edition, themed “Afro-Democracy: Building Governance Systems that Work in Africa for Africans,” is running in Abuja, Nigeria. It brings together delegates from across the continent, including heads of state, legislators, […]