The quarter-final line-up in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will be completed this weekend, as the race towards a place in the knockout stages enters its final stretch on Sunday, 19 January. Two places remain to make up the eight teams that will compete the quarter-finals after defending champions Zamalek SC (Egypt), CS Constantine, USM […]
Tanzania’s national team assistant coach, Juma Mgunda, has emphasized the challenge his side faces at the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, scheduled for August. The Taifa Stars have been drawn in Group B alongside Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and debutants Central African Republic. Following Wednesday evening’s draw in Nairobi, Kenya, Mgunda shared
Wednesday night’s draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 brought drama and anticipation as co-hosts Kenya landed in what many are calling the tournament’s “Group of Death.” The Harambee Stars, making their TotalEnergies CAF CHAN debut, will face two-time champions Morocco, two-time winners DR Congo, 2011 finalists Angola, and 2009 bronze medalists
TLDR At least five financial companies are set to go public on African stock exchanges in 2025 Listings are expected in Abidjan, Libreville, Douala, Tunis, and Algiers This reflects the financial sector’s significant influence on the continent’s economies At least five financial companies are set to go public on African stock exchanges in 2025, reflecting
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TLDR The Abidjan Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) recorded robust growth in 2024, with market capitalization reaching a record 10,200 billion CFA francs This marks the strongest performance of the composite index in the past five years, fueled by investor interest and strong corporate financial results The performance was driven by the three largest market capitalizations:
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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is set to host the World Chambers Federation (WCF) Summit in Nairobi, marking a first for Africa. The event, slated to run from April 9 to 11 and themed “Africa’s Global Future: Integrated, Innovative, and Sustainable,” focuses on unlocking the continent’s potential through trade, investment, and
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Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa in key sectors. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organizations to mobilize trade opportunities and investment capital, with a focus on creative industries, critical
Washington, DC — US taxpayer funding abortions in Mozambique ‘tip of the iceberg’ Congressman Chris Smith – Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Security and Diplomacy Bureau – today promised a congressional investigation in response to reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has violated the
MR. CAMERON HUDSON: Welcome again, Ambassador, and it’s great to be sharing this time with you to talk about topics that are near and dear to your heart, to all of our hearts here, I think, which is the U.S. relationship with Africa. I want to start off by talking about kind of current day
Addis Abeba — The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 – 26 January, event organizers promise to showcase creativity, innovation, and cultural richness, bringing together designers, industry experts, and fashion enthusiasts from
