Visa OPENNESS in AFRICA
Celebrating Benin, Seychelles and The Gambia for being the most open countries in Africa when it comes to travel for African citizens. According to the 2022 Africa Visa Openness Report, the three countries do…
Accelerating Africa’s Infrastructure Development is core at the 2nd Dakar Financing Summit 2023
For Africa to develop world-class infrastructure, key stakeholders – governments, business, investors and development partners must come together to find ways to more effectively finance infrastructure projects. This was the objective of the 2nd Dakar…
Why AFRICA must quit its “victim” mentality
The first reaction of some Africans, when asked why Africa is poor amidst her human and vast natural resources, is to blame the West for the years of slave trade and colonialism.…
Gambia is getting ready for serious BUSINESS and its airport VVIP lounge is Now 92% complete
The Gambia OIC Secretariat and its stakeholders are delighted to announce that works at the VVIP Airport Lounge located at Banjul International Airport, Yundum has progressed significantly. The ultra-modern VVIP lounge, is one of the…
What President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe had to say on the success of wheat and fertiliser production in his country
Mnangagwa was speaking at the ongoing Dakar 2 summit that took place in Senegal. What you should know: Zimbabwe wheat crop volumes hit record. The total volume of wheat expected for the season was 380…
How AFRICA’s economy compares to the European Union’s $16 trillion economy
The European Union has the third-largest economy in the world, accounting for one-sixth of global trade. All together, 27 member countries make up one internal market allowing free movement of goods, services, capital and people. The EU is…
UNESCO officially recognises Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice over Ghana and Nigeria
UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The dish, which is a…
Davos 2023: Showcasing AFRICA, the AFRICA way
After remaining in oblivion for years, African companies are forcing global investors to take notice. In Davos, backed by the celebrity power of rapper Will.i.am, they are keen to keep…
Malta opens new high commission offices in Ghana
New offices of the Malta High Commission in Ghana were recently inaugurated. The symbolic ribbon was cut by Foreign Minister Ian Borg, who is leading a diplomatic and trade delegation to the country. Those…
President Hichilema, Zambia in Angola for State-Visit and AfCFTA cooperation discussion
Zambia president Hakainde Hichilema arrived recently in Luanda for a 72-hour state visit at the invitation of his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço. At the "4 de Fevereiro" International Airport, the statesman was…
