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Africa’s Digital Credit Market Moves from Rapid Growth to Regulatory Oversight

29th January 2026   After years of rapid expansion fueled by mobile money, Africa’s digital credit market is entering a regulatory phase. Governments across the continent are formalizing loan apps through licensing and conduct standards, aiming to curb abuses while...

Zambia Rewires Its Power System to Anchor Southern Africa’s Energy Trade

28th January 2026 Zambia is undertaking a comprehensive reform of its power sector aimed at addressing domestic electricity shortages while positioning the country as a strategic power hub in Southern Africa. This approach combines large-scale generation expansion...

Growing Chinese Exports to Africa Push Trade Gap to Record US$102 Billion Despite U.S. Pressure

27th January 2026   Since its introduction, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between South Africa and the United Kingdom has delivered measurable trade benefits, enabling South African exporters to avoid tariffs on goods valued at approximately R50 billion in 2024...

Sierra Leone Marks AfCFTA Milestone, President Bio Seeks Investment

27th January 2026   President Julius Maada Bio has positioned Sierra Leone as a leading example of AfCFTA implementation, announcing that the country has become the first to complete and gazette its National AfCFTA Readiness Assessment and Schedule of Commitments. Speaking...

European Union and Mercosur Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

26th January 2026   After more than 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a landmark free trade agreement, marking a major step toward deeper economic integration between the two regions. The...

West Africa Industrial Summit to focus on turning trade gains into manufacturing growth

26th January 2026.   West Africa’s expanding intra-African trade and renewed emphasis on industrial development are expected to feature prominently at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition (West Africa IMT 2026), scheduled to take...

AfCFTA SG: Infrastructure, Transport, and Logistics Costs Remain High

26th January 2026   The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has highlighted persistently high costs related to infrastructure, transport, logistics, and trade finance as major constraints to Africa’s ability to benefit from...

Africa’s Digital Economy Faces $720 Billion Test as AfCFTA Shifts to Execution

23rd January 2026 Africa’s digital economy could reach $720 billion by 2050, offering a major source of growth and employment for a continent with the world’s youngest population African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is shifting focus to execution, with digital trade...

Nigeria-UAE pact to boost Trade, Logistics and Investment Flows

19th January 2026   Nigeria has concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic relations. Signed on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the presence...