The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is revolutionizing Africa’s economic landscape by enhancing intra-continental trade, fostering industrialization, and promoting sustainable development.
Economy
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Urbanization in Africa is transforming economies while raising challenges like housing and inequality. Strategic planning can help unlock its full potential
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Peaceful power transitions in Mozambique promote unity, stability, and economic growth, ensuring a brighter future for all citizens.
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Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, shines as Miss Universe runner-up, winning Miss Africa and Oceania despite nationality controversy and backlash.
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Egypt launches locally made Exeed car, advancing its automotive industry and boosting domestic manufacturing and export ambitions.
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S&P revised South Africa’s outlook to positive, highlighting accelerated reforms, improved financial conditions, and private sector-led growth initiatives
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Namibia approves NAD26 million($1.43 million) debt write-off for Rehoboth Town Council, addressing housing and utility debt issues.
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Nigeria’s inflation hit 33.88% in October 2024, driven by rising food and fuel costs, with analysts projecting further increases
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IMF highlights Nigeria’s economic struggles as inflation rises, debt grows, and agriculture reforms fail to address food insecurity.
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Google calls for African countries to classify fiber optic networks as critical infrastructure, aiming to curb infrastructure theft and attract tech investments to the continent.