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Africa: AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission Chief Explains How Africa Can Become One of World’s Most Competitive Economic Blocs

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Addis Ababa — Although Africa has the resources, population, and market potential to become one of the world’s most competitive economic blocs, the continent must first recognize and fully utilize its strengths, according to Elizabeth E. Onwuchekwa, Director-General of the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Onwuchekwa, said Africa…

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Africa’s Travel Indaba to Drive Economic Growth

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa’s Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent’s extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism. “This is where travel industry professionals gather, including tour operators, hotels, airlines and tourism boards to showcase products, network, negotiate deals and form partnerships with buyers,” De Lille said on Monday….

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Africa: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa’s Economic Future

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On May 1, 2026, China opened its market to 53 African countries through a zero-tariff policy, a bold step that could redefine Africa’s economic future. The move signals a clear and strategic departure from the prevailing approach taken by many Western powers toward the continent. At its core, the policy eliminates trade barriers for a…

Africa: Shaping the Future of African Media – African Media Elevated as Instruments of Economic Power and Sovereignty

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The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence…

Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises | US-Israel war on Iran News

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DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A huge increase in Pakistan’s fuel import bill from $300 to $800 billion is putting more pressure on the economy. Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026 The most serious fuel price shock to hit Pakistan in more than half a century threatens to unleash a flood of cascading crises that could…

Africa: Shaping The Future of African Media – African Narratives At the Heart of Economic and Sovereignty Challenges

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On April 29 and 30, 2026, Accra will host the second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, a pan-African event dedicated to the future of the continent’s media. Organized at GI-KACE, this gathering will bring together media executives, journalists, economists, business leaders, public and institutional officials, investors, and creators around a central theme:…

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Africa: Dr Chris Van Straten On Why Malaria Remains Africa’s Biggest Health and Economic Threat

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Dr Chris van Straten, Spokesman, Global Health Advisor for Clinical Governance at International SOS Q: Africa accounts for over 90% of global malaria cases and deaths. Why does this burden remain so high despite years of intervention? A: Indeed, Africa accounted for roughly 94% of malaria cases and deaths according to recent data. Much of…

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Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth

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British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. A central pillar of the strategy is a focus on accelerating the flow of private capital into African countries. Of the £9 billion, BII will contribute nearly £5 billion,…

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Africa: A New Model for Economic Prosperity in Africa

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SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL CHECKER: Good morning, it’s really a pleasure to be here with all of you. Thank you so much to CSIS for the invitation–and for convening this conversation at such a consequential moment. My objective here is really just to clearly and unambiguously talk about the Trump administration’s very new and different approach…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson During This Morning’s Opening Session of the Ministerial Segment of the Fifty-Eighth Session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Tangier, Morocco

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During this morning’s opening session of the ministerial segment of the Fifty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Tangier, Morocco, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, joined H.E. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy & Finance of Morocco, H.E. @NOIweala, DG…