African economic policy

The Tony Elumelu Foundation marks sixteen years of impact, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs across all 54 countries on the continent. Founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu,…

Founded in 2006 by Mo Ibrahim, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has positioned itself as a leading African voice on governance, leadership, and accountability across the continent. Distinct in its structure, the Foundation operates as a non-grant…

The United Arab Emirates and Sierra Leone have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at expanding trade, investment and private sector cooperation between the Gulf and West Africa. The agreement was witnessed by UAE…

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced a new package of tax relief measures aimed at easing the cost of living for low‑ and middle‑income earners, as the government moves to stabilise household finances and support economic growth.…

Mali’s military government has moved to tighten its grip over one of the country’s most strategic industries, placing the gold mining sector directly under presidential authority. President Assimi Goita has created a new ministerial level…

Senegal is positioning 2026 as a year of structural investment, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announcing increased public spending focused on education, healthcare, and access to water. In his New Year’s Eve address to the nation,…

From January 6 to 13, 2026, a distinguished delegation will convene under the banner of the Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) for an immersive, on‑the‑ground engagement in Ethiopia centered on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…

Africa has produced gold for centuries, yet for just as long, the continent has remained largely absent from the systems that determine how that gold is refined, priced, stored, and traded. That imbalance may be beginning to change. This…