Author name: Godswill Odiong

Unlocking capital flow and cooperation between African countries and global partners is crucial for the continent to maximize the development of its estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves for energy security, energy poverty eradication, industrialization and socioeconomic growth. While countries to the likes of South Sudan […]

At least 216 million African children suffer from stunting and malnutrition. In sub-Saharan Africa, malnutrition is the second leading cause of death among children after malaria. To end this situation, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is stepping up its actions and its calls for mobilization both in Africa and worldwide. In 2016, the Bank launched

International Trade is conducted in the currencies of major economic powers, largely the US dollar, European Union Euro, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, and UK Pound Sterling. Thus, these currencies clearly have a major impact on how trade is conducted across borders globally, including on the African continent. By the same token, it is important to

Vodacom Congo is proud to announce its selection as official sponsor of the 20th anniversary of OAFLAD (Organization of African First Ladies for Development). OAFLAD is an annual conference that brings together First Ladies from different African countries. This platform enables them to share their experiences and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development, the promotion

By NJ Ayuk The world is watching Namibia. To be more specific, the energy world is watching. Ever since oil and gas majors Shell (United Kingdom) and TotalEnergies (France) announced massive hydrocarbon discoveries in Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin in 2022, interest in additional exploration in the Southern African country has been intense. And so has

The 30th Annual General Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) opened in Accra today with speakers highlighting the need for Africa to boost intra-African trade and integration in the face of the challenges resulting from the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse economic challenges due to the Ukraine crisis and

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Malik Agar and the high-level delegation accompanying him, in the presence of the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel. The spokesman for the presidency said President El-Sisi listened to the latest developments pertinent to the crisis in