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• Côte d’Ivoire Slashes Airport Charges by 25% to Lower Flight Costs and Boost ECOWAS Regional Integration

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Ivorian government has implemented a 25% reduction in passenger and security charges for flights within the ECOWAS region. This initiative, part of three new decrees, aims to t...

• President William Ruto Pledges Billions for Uganda's Oil Refinery Following Museveni's Major KPC Share Acquisition

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During the Africa We Build Summit 2026, President William Ruto announced that Kenya will make reciprocal investments in Uganda's oil sector. This follows President Yoweri Museveni'...

• The Paradox of African Development: Analyzing Foreign Interference and Internal Collaboration

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Human rights attorney Abdul Mahmud examines Aliko Dangote’s recent critique of foreign interests hindering African growth. Mahmud argues that while external exploitation remains a...

• DAWN Commission Mourns Death of Head of Programmes Abiodun Oladipo at 44

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has announced the passing of its Head of Programmes and Governance Advisor, Abiodun Oladipo. Mr. Oladipo, who died on T...

• Ghana and Nigeria Reach Landmark Agreement to End Onion Trade Impasse and Resume Cross-Border Transit

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Africa

  On April 7, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry brokered a resolution between onion traders from Ghana, Nigeria, and Niger. The deal allows stranded Nigerian tr...

• Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Clarifies That Ghana’s New Visa-Free Policy For Africans Does Not Guarantee Automatic Entry

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has specified that while visa fees will be waived for African nationals starting May 25, 2026, a mandatory screening process remains. The governmen...

• Kenya and Somalia Set April 2026 Date for Strategic Border Reopening to Bolster Regional Trade

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  President William Ruto announced the official reopening of the Somalia–Kenya border for April 2026, marking a shift toward formalized economic cooperation. The decision aims to int...

• Central Asian Integration Faces Strategic Threshold Despite Recent Surge in Diplomatic Summitry

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Asia

  While the "C5+" diplomatic format has gained significant momentum, regional experts argue that Central Asia is not moving toward a traditional, deep integration model. Instead, the...

• Afghan exports to Central Asia rise seventy seven percent as regional trade strategy secures major market gains

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  Official data from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce reveals that Afghanistan’s exports to Central Asian nations increased to 216 million dollars in 2025. This significant grow...