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The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda: Hon. John Mulimba Hosts Sahrawi Ambassador Seddiki Nafaa on African-Led Peace and Multilateral Diplomacy

Republic to Uganda, in a bilateral meeting focused on regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts

Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and as a constructive tool for peace building across the African continent. This commitment was underscored when the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba, hosted H.E. Seddiki Nafaa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi…

Webb Fontaine
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Webb Fontaine Launches Webb Fontaine Zerø at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference & Exhibition 2026, Redefining the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Customs Systems

Webb Fontaine’s Corporate Sponsorship for the second consecutive edition of the event marked a significant milestone, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to driving digital transformation in Customs

Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com), a leading provider of AI-powered trade facilitation solutions, successfully concluded its participation as Corporate Sponsor at the 2026 WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition, where it officially launched its groundbreaking new concept, Webb Fontaine Zerø. Held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 28 to 30 January 2026, the conference brought…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) |

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Partnership with the Republic of Djibouti through US$35 Million Financing Facility

This facility forms part of the US$600 million, three-year Framework Agreement signed in May 2023 between ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti, reflecting the strong and growing partnership between both parties

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$35 million sovereign financing facility with the Republic of Djibouti to support the development of the country’s bunkering services sector and strengthen its position as a strategic regional maritime and…

AFRICA24 Group

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South Africa and Afreximbank: A Historic Agreement

Africa24 Group Offers Full Ceremony Replay

Africa24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com/) invites viewers to relive, in full replay on Africa24 and Africa24 English, the official historic ceremony marking the Republic of South Africa’s accession to the Establishment Agreement of Afreximbank (African Export-Import Bank), the continent’s leading multilateral financial institution. The complete ceremony replay is available here (https://apo-opa.co/4kiFsR7) With…

Afreximbank

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    • A US$8 billion commitment: H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank at the Country’s accession signing ceremony, marking the launch of a major Country Programme engineered to bolster the South African economy
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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces US$8bn Country Programme

South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the Bank’s Establishment Agreement, which constitutes a historic milestone as the two partners seek to unlock trade opportunities within a global financial architecture

The Republic of South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty.  The accession follows the South African Parliament’s…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Chairman of the Liberian Telecommunications Authority Meets with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission

Following this information, the two figures discussed issues related to the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks, the development of digital infrastructure and the promotion of a more integrated, inclusive and resilient regional telecommunications market

During his visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi, met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, provided an opportunity to discuss reforms and development in the digital sector…

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Afreximbank announces top 8 finalists for its flagship Accelerator Program

The selected finalists embody Afreximbank’s mission to drive measurable progress in intra-African and global African trade

Eight visionary startups selected to advance Africa’s intra-continental trade and industrialisation goals Finalists are eligible subject to selection criteria to receive up to US$250,000 in equity investment, expert mentorship, and exclusive market access African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is excited to announce the selection of the top 8 finalists of…

VUKA Group

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    • Converge Africa 2026 4–6 May, CTICC, Cape Town Frictionless digital commerce. Transacting seamlessly, without borders
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Intent HQ confirmed as Diamond Sponsor; Absa Bank as Platinum Sponsor & BEES joins as Gold Sponsor for Converge Africa 2026

Converge Africa unites leaders across Retail and eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Payments and Fintech, Digital Security, and Fulfilment, Logistics and Last Mile for three days of strategy, technology and high value meeting introductions

Africa’s digital commerce economy is growing fast, but not without friction. Fragmented retail, inconsistent data, complex payments, rising fraud risk and disconnected customer journeys continue to slow down scale for retailers, brands and marketplaces across the continent. Converge Africa 2026 will place these challenges at the centre of its agenda,…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Ghana: President Mahama to undertake State Visit to Zambia

A key highlight of the visit will be an address to the National Assembly of Zambia, where he is expected to share Ghana’s vision for a more integrated and prosperous Africa

President John Dramani Mahama will pay a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 4 to 6 February 2026, at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama will be accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady of the Republic. During the…

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria
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United States and Nigeria Deepen Trade Ties, Expand Opportunities for Private Sector–Led Growth under Commercial and Investment Partnership Framework

Nigeria is currently the United States’ second-largest trading partner in Africa, with two-way trade in goods and services totaling nearly $13 billion in 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bradley McKinney; and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, co-chaired the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) Ministerial in Lagos. The meeting marks a continuation of high-level engagements under…