Africa: LAA Makes Case At Aci Africa Confab – Seeks Aviation Investment, Regional Partnerships

Africa: LAA Makes Case At Aci Africa Confab – Seeks Aviation Investment, Regional Partnerships

The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) is seeking stronger regional partnerships, technical support and investment opportunities as its leadership participates in the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa 35th Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, Nigeria. The week-long event, which runs from September 19-25, brings together airport executives, aviation regulators, development partners and other…

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Africa Makes its Case for a Bigger Role on the Global Stage

Africa Makes its Case for a Bigger Role on the Global Stage

New York — GABI’s Unstoppable Africa 2026 brings global leaders together on Africa’s push to capture more value from its resources, accelerate investment and strengthen its influence in global trade and decision-making. Africa is pushing for a bigger role in shaping the global economy, as business leaders, heads of state, investors, policymakers, and global partners…

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Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa

Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa

Only an integrated approach to value addition will elevate African economies, create new jobs and leapfrog development stages. Industrial policy expert and former CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers Phyllis Wakiaga says that without a well thought-out and executed industrialisation and value addition policy, African countries will continue lagging in development. “You get the…

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New poll undermines the case against a Starlink deal

New poll undermines the case against a Starlink deal

Nearly six in 10 South African registered voters would accept exempting US companies from black economic empowerment requirements if it brought investment and jobs, according to polling published by The Common Sense – and support is strongest among black voters. The Social Research Foundation’s (SRF’s) second-quarter 2026 market survey found 47% of voters strongly agreed…

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