AfCFTA : a continental market taking shape and attracting capital
Africa News Agency (ANA) July 25, 2025, Kigali (ANA): On June 30, 2025, from the port of Walvis Bay, Namibia reached a symbolic milestone: its first commercial cargo under the AfCFTA banner.
U.S deportees put in solitary confinement in Eswatini
Africanews July 19, 2025, Mbabame (Africanews): Five men deported by the United States to Eswatini are being held in solitary confinement indefinitely until they can be sent back to their home countries with the help of the United Nation, an Eswatini government spokesperson said.
China-Africa : an unprecedented partnership ignored by the west
Africa News Agency (ANA) July 11, 2025, Kigali (ANA): While global attention is absorbed by conflicts, China has made a historic move by hosting 53 African nations in Changsha for an unprecedented strategic summit. The outcome: complete market access for African exports to China, with zero tariffs. In this opinion piece.
Central Africa redraws its shared future
African News Agency (ANA): Gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, the leaders of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) expressed a shared ambition: to accelerate the political and economic integration of a region still seeking stability.
African Economic Outlook 2025 : turning resources into growth
African News Agency (ANA): Despite global uncertainties and persistent economic challenges, Africa is poised for stronger growth in 2025 and beyond.
Security, sovereignty and critical minerals: the urgency of African solutions
Kigali (ANA): The International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) brought together over 1,000 African and international experts to address the continent’s security and strategic challenges. From cybersecurity to sovereignty over natural resources, artificial intelligence and terrorism, the event underscored the urgent need for African-led solutions in an increasingly unstable world.
Tourism in Africa : untapped potential amid strategic oversights
Capet Town (ANA): The «State of the African Industry: Ignite Africa!» report offers an unflinching assessment of the continent’s tourism sector. Despite Africa’s rich tourist attractions and a resurgence of global interest, persistent gaps hinder its full potential. Neglected markets, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of inclusivity are impeding a sector poised for growth…
Namibia: a global pioneer for Africa’s green transition
Windhoek (ANA): Namibia is rapidly emerging as a global leader in Africa’s green transition. This momentum is highlighted by the inauguration of the HyIron plant, the first facility in Africa to produce iron using green hydrogen, setting a model for the continent’s sustainable future. This achievement aligns with Namibia’s long-term vision for sustainable energy and economic development, positioning the country at the forefront of Africa’s green transition.
Africa’s Pulse 2025 : a promising economic recovery
Cape Town (ANA): The World Bank forecasts 3.5% growth in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, driven by the recovery of private demand and macroeconomic stabilization. However, this momentum remains insufficient to eradicate poverty and address growing social frustrations. The report calls for a renewed social contract based on governance, human investment, and transparency.
Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt
Ouagadougou (Africa News): A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces.
