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Zanzibar has unveiled its first-ever destination marketing campaign in the United Kingdom, featuring prominent advertisements on London buses. The initiative, l…
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Nigerian mobility startup MAX has successfully raised $24 million to scale its electric vehicle fleet. The funding will support the company’s expansion into new…
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In a major infrastructure deal, South African asset manager Stanlib has received approval to acquire Africa Data Centres. This acquisition is poised to bolster…
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The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is set to launch a new electronic trading platform for Treasury bills and bonds. This modernization aims to…
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MREF Flying Doctors, a leading provider of air ambulance services based in Kenya, has officially joined the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA). This…
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West African financial giant Zenith Bank has secured regulatory approval to acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank. This strategic move marks a significant consolidatio…
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Global talent network Andela has acquired Woven, a skills assessment platform, to accelerate the development of AI-fluent engineering talent across Africa. This…
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With Saudi Arabia and Qatar joining Cruise Arabia, the Gulf’s cruise tourism alignments have expanded, promising increased passenger options and integrated trav…
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GCC nations emphasised structural development and economic diversity at the World Governments Summit, focusing on non-oil sectors such as logistics, healthcare,…
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Africa’s average economic growth is expected to rise modestly in 2026, with several of the fastest-growing nations globally located on the continent, according…
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GCC commerce and industry ministers met in Kuwait to discuss stronger economic integration, SME support and harmonised trade policies across the Gulf. (Oman, Ku…
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A new World Bank report shows a quarter of developing nations, including several in sub-Saharan Africa like Botswana, Chad and Mozambique, remain poorer than th…
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The United Arab Emirates officially joined a U.S.-led supply chain initiative to secure AI and semiconductor infrastructure, signalling stronger economic collab…
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The Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2026 is announced as a premier platform to mobilise partnerships, trade deals, and cross-sector investments across the continent…
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The Cruise Arabia Alliance broadened its regional tourism network by formally including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, enhancing coordinated marketing and operations.…
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New calls for applications highlight grants, scholarships, and accelerator programmes available to African entrepreneurs and changemakers in 2026. (Multiple Afr…
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The Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirmed its commitment to economic diversification strategies in a panel discussion focused on structural development and sustai…
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Total IPO proceeds in the GCC declined sharply in 2025, falling to about $5.1 billion with 40 listings, down from previous multi-year highs led by Saudi Arabia’…
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Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will soon join a U.S.-led initiative called Pax Silica to strengthen global AI and semiconductor supply chains, marking new t…
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Singapore-based digital finance firm Atome clinched a $345 million syndicated debt facility to accelerate growth of its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and lending ser…
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French satellite operator Eutelsat signed a deal with Europe’s MaiaSpace to launch low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, expanding autonomous European space infrast…
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Severe ice conditions shut Vienna International Airport, cancelling 120+ flights and causing widespread travel disruption for European business and tourism sect…
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Pakistan signed a memorandum with U.S. fintech SC Financial Technologies to explore a dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, aimed at modernizing digital payments and…
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Weekly tracking shows strong early-2026 startup funding in Europe, with deals in AI, WaterTech and deep tech sectors attracting fresh investor capital. (Europea…
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The Asia tourism market, including Southeast Asia and South Asia, is projected to reach about $1.2 trillion by 2026 as travellers return and mobility rebounds a…
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The European Commission launched new consultations on reforming venture and growth capital funds to enhance the funding environment for scaling companies. (Euro…
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Pakistan’s government announced Indus AI Week 2026, a week-long national initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, attract investors and expand…
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The European Commission launched new consultations on reforming venture and growth capital funds to enhance the funding environment for scaling companies. (Euro…
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund agreed new EU-backed guarantees to broaden finance for businesses in Ukraine, supporting recover…
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Innovative European healthcare start-ups met in Zagreb, Croatia, to share insights on overcoming fragmentation and regulatory hurdles when entering EU health ma…
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China reported an unprecedented $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, with export growth driven by strong demand from Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America ma…
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Italy-headquartered UniCredit was recognised as a leading employer in Europe for 2026, earning certifications across Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland and Romania…
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The European Union signed a long-awaited free-trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, covering 700 million people and boosting access between Europe and South A…
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China’s economic expansion is forecast to slow to around 4.5 % in 2026, creating pressure on policymakers to stimulate domestic demand while maintaining export…
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China and ASEAN are advancing cooperation on sustainable business practices and digital infrastructure under upgraded trade and green economy initiatives, aimin…
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Pakistan’s largest ICT exhibition, ITCN Asia in Lahore, showcased advances in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, e-commerce and digital governance, drawing startups, inv…
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New tax reform guidance for businesses operating in Nigeria and Ghana sets a timeline for firms to update corporate structures and reporting frameworks. (Nigeri…
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An International Monetary Fund outlook projects Africa will see several high-growth economies expand faster than other regions in 2026. (Multiple African countr…
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Senegal announced new investment plans targeting education expansion and healthcare improvements as part of its 2026 development agenda. (Senegal) President Bas…
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The African Development Bank partnered with Arab development finance institutions to tackle Africa’s growing financing shortfall and support large-scale investm…
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