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Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa

eriinfo.com2 days ago010 mins

The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa’s economic trajectory. With capital seeking stability, predictability, and credible legal protection, the forum offered an opportunity to confront one of the most persistent barriers to investment in Africa i.e. the perception that the continent…

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Africa: What TikTok Awards Reveal About Nigeria’s, Africa’s Cultural, Economic Shift

eriinfo.com1 week ago013 mins

Beyond entertainment, the TikTok Awards in Johannesburg highlighted how creators are increasingly shaping culture, influence and income across Nigeria and Africa. Two weeks after attending the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, one impression has lingered: content creation on the continent is no longer a fringe activity or a passing trend. It has become a…

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Africa’s Finance Ministers Launch Pan-African Forum to Drive Climate-Responsive Economic Transformation

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has welcomed Africa’s growing collective resolve to place climate-responsive economic transformation at the centre of the continent’s development agenda, saying finance ministries must play a leading role in shaping Africa’s climate future. Kasaija, who also chairs the Global Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action,…

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Africa: Mahama Renews Call for Africa’s Economic Independence

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for Africa’s economic independence, transparent leadership, and deeper Pan-African cooperation. Speaking at Kenya’s 62nd Janhuri (Republic) Day in Nairobi on Friday, President Mahama said the sacrifices of those who fought for Africa’s independence must never be taken for granted. For him, the present generation of African leaders carry…

Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll | Donald Trump News

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests Americans are increasingly unhappy with Trump’s handling of the economy. Published On 16 Dec 202516 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A new poll suggests that the number of people in the United States who approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president has dropped…

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East Africa: Ethiopia Sustains Economic Initiatives to Drive Regional Integration in Horn of Africa

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is carrying its continued inspiring endeavors that strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration in the Horn of Africa, according to veteran experts. Approached by ENA, experts in the field noted that Ethiopia is strengthening its commitment in carrying out activities to ensure peace, development and regional integration in the Horn of…

ANC’s attack on Solly Malatsi shows how BEE dogma trumps economic reality

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago014 mins

Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Image: DCDT If you needed a case study in political point-scoring trumping sober analysis, look no further than the ANC’s broadside on Saturday against communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes (EEIPs). The party’s statement – framed as a defence of transformation and parliamentary authority – comes…

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Africa: Pz Drops Africa Exit Plan Amid Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular. Recall that the company had in April 2024 announced plans to strategically review its Africa operations, stating its readiness to sell its 50% equity interest in PZ…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago09 mins

The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) duty-free access window presents an immediate challenge to Nigeria and Africa, particularly for African apparel exporters, a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, has said. Now that AGOA preferences have lapsed in September 2025, several countries will be forced onto Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Their meeting reaffirmed the strong AU-Germany partnership and underscored the need to further deepen strategic cooperation in support of Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed the German Chancellor’s initiative in deepening relations with…