Tag: Africa

Africa to break neocolonialist shackles of WB-IMF to leverage AfCFTA — Nigeria’s ex-president

August 23, 2023

African nations must flee from the subtle recolonization tactics being pursued through the “honeyed policy shackles” of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the ... Read More

Ukraine vows to deepen Africa ties to ‘free’ continent from ‘Russia’s grip’

August 20, 2023

Ukraine is ready for a "long-term" fight to "revive" Kiev's relations with Africa and reduce Moscow’s "grip" on this continent, which is based on “coercion, ... Read More

Addis Ababa: To Address Plastic Pollution, Morocco Calls for Better Regional & Global Cooperation

August 19, 2023

Morocco has called for stronger regional and international cooperation to counter plastic pollution, one of the major global concerns affecting the environment and every walk ... Read More

Africa has potential to become new global supply chain player — UNCTAD report

August 17, 2023

With its abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply ... Read More

Africa to cut its reliance on West, unfair raw material trade practices – AfCFTA, Uganda leaders

August 16, 2023

African countries must reduce their reliance on other Western countries by boosting intra-Africa trade and also by eliminating their exploitation of Africa’s raw materials, according ... Read More

African central banks’ rigid exchange rate regulation scrutinized by IMF

August 15, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slammed African central banks for their misguided currency regulation, especially with regard to the ineffective disposal of their foreign ... Read More

Africa’s venture-capital market shrunk by whooping 40% in 2023, as startups struggle

August 13, 2023

The African venture-capital (VC) market witnessed a 40% drop in funding from the previous year in the first six months of 2023, reflecting cautious investor ... Read More

US charm offensive in Africa: new bureau for global health & summit with African youth leaders

August 7, 2023

The Biden administration's charm offensive with Africa is ramping up in a big way, most recently with the launch of a new bureau aimed at ... Read More

Singapore strengthens economic ties with Africa, aims to become continent’s gateway to Asia

August 2, 2023

The number of Singaporean companies doing business in Africa has soared from only 60 in 2018 to more than 155 companies today, which demonstrates that ... Read More

Africa needs strong voice on global financial architecture reform — UNECA expert

August 2, 2023

Africa’s position on the global stage needs to be strengthened to allow the continent to fully participate in discussions on G20 initiatives such as the ... Read More