Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: Has External Support Given the Central African Republic a False Sense of Security?

With elections planned for December, authorities should use their position of strength to tackle the roots of the country’s crisis. Since his re-election in 2021, Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has enjoyed several diplomatic and military successes. In 2024, the United Nations Security Council lifted its embargo on arms to the Central African…

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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Mr. Ali D. Mohamed, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto. Discussions focused on advancing Africa’s common position on climate change ahead of…

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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message On the Occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Congo

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, conveys his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the anniversary of their Independence Day. This historic day stands as a powerful reminder of the Republic of the Congo’s unwavering commitment to freedom, national…

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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message On the Occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the celebration of their Independence Day. This important occasion is a proud reflection of the resilience, unity, and aspirations of the Ivorian people. It marks not only…

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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Reassessing Tax Incentives Can Assist Growth and Equity

Kinshasa, July 28, 2023–In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rationalizing tax incentives could improve effectiveness of tax policies, and pave the way for future tax rate reductions, while ensuring adequate resources for development and social spending, according to the World Bank DRC Economic Update, released today. The report titled Reassessing Tax Incentives – Falling…

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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Africa: Expert Meeting to Finalize the African Union Pedological Toolkit for the Rule of Law Stakeholders, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo From July 18-19, 2025

The Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Unit of the Directorate for Governance and Conflicts Prevention, Department for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC) organized an expert meeting to finalize the AU pedagogical toolkit developed for rule of law stakeholders in Africa, from July 18-19, 2025, in Brazzaville, the Republic of…

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