Now, at 30, Pinkham owns a home in the Seattle area and is planning to build an expensive addition. When he and his wife think about having kids, he said child care costs aren’t a major concern, and if he were to lose his job, he’d have enough savings to get by for years. But…
Dar es Salaam — STARTING May 1, 2026, China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment on 100 per cent of tariff lines for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China. This historic step is set to considerably change global trade relations. The policy tone for the country’s development under the CPC’s leadership is…
Abuja — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that a prolonged conflict could unleash severe economic and security repercussions far beyond the Middle East, with Africa among the hardest hit. In a statement issued under the chairmanship of Julius Maada…
In today’s newsletter: Trump heads into the State of the Union with voters distrustful on the economy. Zelenskyy’s frustration with the peace process reaches new levels as Ukraine’s war with Russia enters its fifth year. And how White House adviser Stephen Miller has expanded his remit. Here’s what to know today. Trump heads into the…
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks four years this week, political analysts, industry leaders, and economists warn that Malawi–like many African nations–has suffered profound economic fallout from disrupted wheat and fertilizer imports from the Black Sea region. Africa, which sourced over 80% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine pre-war, now grapples with chronic food…
By Zuzana Schwidrowski and Omolola Mary Lipede ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 19 2026 (IPS) – Africa is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 (according to 2022 data by the United Nations Population Division). They embody the energy, creativity, and potential of the continent. It is undeniable that The Africa We…
Peter Gondo (with a microphone) a consultant at SKYPEG Consulting Ltd, speaking during a discussion session at the Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Investment in Africa’s forests remains well below necessary levels, impeding crucial conservation efforts and exacerbating the risks of deforestation, a leading forestry expert has said. Peter…
Addis Ababa — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to undertake a fundamental restructuring of the continent’s economic model, cautioning that dependence on raw commodity exports can no longer sustain long term development goals. Addressing the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which opened today…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, yesterday evening held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (RECs), briefing them on the Commission’s strategic priorities ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council & the 39th Assembly of Heads of State & Government (Addis Ababa, 11-15 Feb…
Nairobi — The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it is intensifying cooperation with African partners to confront a growing terrorist threat, increasingly linking security efforts with economic development and long-term regional stability. Speaking during a digital press briefing, AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson said militant groups affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaida continue to…
