Capital SME, an initiative focused on the growth of small and medium enterprises, was launched by the British High Commission this week in hopes of enhancing Ghana’s capital market activity.  Read More »

ECOWAS Commission Vice President Edward Singhatey has encouraged journalists from the West African region to be mindful of the link between stability, economic development and integration when reporting ECOWAS news and events across the region. Read More »

Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently launched a $1 billion clean-up and restoration program aimed at the Ogoniland region in the Niger Delta.  Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States recently began a training program for reporters called “Get to Know ECOWAS” that will emphasize the role of the media in reporting the positive impact of ECOWAS integration activities to the citizens of West Africa.  Read More »

Senegal Minister for African Integration and Good Governance Khadim Diop has expressed his pleasure over the notable progress the ECOWAS has made this year in regional integration, democracy and economic development. Read More »

The Africa Union Commission and the African Minerals Development Center held a consultation recently with members of the private sector regarding the Africa Mining Vision initiative.  Read More »

The Directorate of Information and Communication of the African Union has made it his primary goal to narrow the communication gap between African citizens and the Continental Organization as part of the implementation of the AU Communication, Advocacy and Marketing Strategy 2014-17.  Read More »

Standard Chartered Bank will launch its newest mobile and online banking platform in eight African countries, reaching more than 1 million clients, marking the most widespread digital campaign ever in Africa by an international bank. Read More »

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund resolved the 2016 Article IV consultation with Ivory Coast May 25. Read More »

The Kenya Defense Force will benefit from training provided by 18 instructors from Japan.  Read More »

The second review of Senegal’s economic performance has been completed under a program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) by the Executive Board of International Monetary Fund.  Read More »

The African Union has received $61.1 million from Germany in support of the AU’s programs and joint strategic initiatives.  Read More »

The Second Stakeholder Forum of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership recently issued a call to action to guarantee the delivery of sustainable energy for Africa post-COP21.  Read More »

According to Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, Africa needs greater regional integration to capitalize on the continent’s growth potential or there is a possibility that the developed markets could stagnate much like in Europe, China and North Africa.  Read More »

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met May 18 with Ghana President John Dramani Mahama for approximately 40 minutes, agreeing to two grant assistance projects.  Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of the Wise recently met regarding the draft Statute.  Read More »

Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the special representative of the secretary general and head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, has scheduled visits to Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger -- the five countries that form the G5 Sahel. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States has announced a partnership with the African Academy of Science, African Mathematical Union and UNESCO to support the development of mathematics in the region.  Read More »

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and Mold Mutual Emerging Markets have announced that enhanced strategic agreement, which was designed and developed to strengthen the relationship between the Pan-African Bank and the corporation. Read More »

The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) has launched its Large Corporation Group, which is intended to focus on developing policy recommendations that will result in a beneficial economic and social climate.  Read More »