Clermont-Ferrand, France — Weeks after an international conference on inclusive and people-centric digital transformation organized by the Global Development Network (GDN) here, a new narrative is unfolding about the need for digital innovations to serve people first and narrow inequalities rather than widening them. Earlier this week, amidst a landmark G20 Summit on African soil,…
The G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded with a bold declaration to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global economy. On 23 November 2025, leaders announced ambitious commitments spanning Africa’s growth and industrialisation, disaster resilience, energy transitions, critical minerals, food security, financial stability, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The G20 comprises 19 countries and the…
·FRC integrates Islamic finance services within Nigeria’s financial reporting framework Dike Onwuamaeze and Kayode Tokede Vice President Kashim Shettima and other economic sstakeholders, yesterday called on African nations to deepen the adoption of Islamic finance as a tool for inclusive and sustainable economic transformation across the continent. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp…
The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has called for urgent constitutional reforms and a more inclusive political environment in Tanzania following the country’s October 29 general elections, which the mission described as constrained by legal and institutional shortcomings. Led by former Botswana President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, with support from Nigeria’s former Foreign Minister Geoffrey…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 4 November 2025 – Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across…
Accra, Ghana — Young people are not just beneficiaries of education but key partners in shaping its future. At just 26 years old, Haruna Asulibii Bariku is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of opportunity. “I came from a humble background in a poor family. I am the second-born of my…
As the first African nation to host the G20 Summit, South Africa assumes this historic role with honour and unwavering commitment to amplify the voices of the Global South on the world stage. We have therefore positioned digital transformation, which is rapidly reshaping the global economy, as a key priority within the G20 to uplift…
Abuja — Nigeria has renewed its call for African nations to unite under a comprehensive Climate Compact aimed at harmonising carbon markets, enhancing transparency, and amplifying the continent’s collective influence on the global climate stage. The call underscores Africa’s commitment to driving a just, inclusive, and sustainable transition that leaves no one behind. The appeal…
The Second Edition of Africa Skills Week (ASW 2025) officially opened today at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a major milestone in Africa’s collective effort to transform its human capital landscape and accelerate industrialization. With Africa’s young and rapidly growing population, the event underscores the continent’s urgent need to bridge the…
Foreign affairs ministers in BRICS have urged inclusive global AI governance. International relations ministers in the BRICS bloc have called for inclusive, globally representative governance of artificial intelligence (AI), under the United Nations. This, they say, is to foster meaningful participation from developing countries. The foreign affairs ministers held their annual meeting on the sidelines…
