US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Bonnie Cash | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily…
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…
Opening Remarks at the 1st Meeting of Group of African Ambassadors Corps (GAAC) African Union, Beijing H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD AU Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines 23 March 2026 Your Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to…
China’s decision to open its market to 53 African countries with zero tariffs starting in May 2026 is not just another trade announcement. It is a statement of intent. At a time when global trade is increasingly shaped by rivalry, protectionism and shifting alliances, Beijing is signalling that Africa remains central to its economic diplomacy….
The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa’s trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global markets. According to AFRACAD, registration…
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has officially launched its revamped website, www.african-court.org on the margins of the Solemn Ceremony marking the Opening of its 2026 Judicial Year and the commencement of its 20th Anniversary commemoration at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The Solemn Ceremony was graced by His…
At the opening session of the 48th AU Executive Council, AUC Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali underscored “the urgency of institutional reform, & the imperative of peace and development on the continent” ahead of the 39th AU Assembly. On #Water & sanitation; this year’s theme, he stressed that it “must be protected as a shared resource &…
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Still from Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Disney The opening weekend for Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” was less of a blaze and more of a simmer. And that’s the expectation for the full theatrical run of the third installment in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise. During its first three days in theaters, “Fire and Ash”…
The narrative of China’s engagement with Africa has long been illustrated through steel and concrete–the railways, highways and ports that have reshaped economies and connected markets. Yet beneath these visible symbols lies a deeper and more transformative current: China’s commitment to what it terms “high-standard opening up.” This policy marks a significant evolution in China’s…
