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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]