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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) permanent observer mission to the United Nations concludes expert-level election officers retreat and high-level permanent representatives retreat

The meeting also resulted in the consolidation of regional agreement on outstanding candidatures requiring further alignment and strengthened expert-level coordination and information-sharing

The ECOWAS Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations successfully concluded two end-of-year retreats: Expert-Level Retreat of Election Officers from the 14th to 16th of November, 2025 and High-Level Retreat of Permanent Representatives from 21st to 22nd of November, 2025 in New York, United States of America. The retreats are aimed at enhancing regional…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Discussions between the US delegation and the African Development Bank Group identified several areas of cooperation between US priorities and the institution's interventions in Côte d'Ivoire, paving the way for joint initiatives starting in 2026, particularly in support of the private sector
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Côte d'Ivoire: the African Development Bank Group and the United States discuss joint opportunities to support economic transformation

The US delegation presented the country’s trade strategy in Côte d'Ivoire, developed by a specific working group (the US Embassy Prosperity Working Group)

A senior African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) official met with a high-level United States delegation at the Bank’s headquarters on 17 November to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and strengthen support for Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation and investment priorities. The meeting was led on the Bank side by Joseph Martial Ribeiro, Deputy…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Spotlight United States (U.S.) Corporate Engagement as American Firms Recommit to Libya’s Energy Future
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Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Spotlight United States (U.S.) Corporate Engagement as American Firms Recommit to Libya’s Energy Future

The upcoming Libya Energy & Economic Summit will host a dedicated U.S.-Libya Roundtable and full U.S. pavilion, hosted by AmCham, highlighting the strategic return of American companies to Libya and their growing role in the country’s energy transformation

The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, taking place on January 24-26 in Tripoli, will showcase a renewed surge of U.S. participation as American companies re-engage with Libya’s oil, gas and infrastructure sectors. This year marks a significant moment for U.S. investment momentum, reinforced through expanded commercial programming and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Rwanda
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Rwanda |

Joint Statement on the Fourth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda and the Initialing of the Regional Economic Integration Framework

The Parties expressed a shared commitment to maintaining momentum in the peace process and continuing to build on the progress achieved

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union  mediator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa notes President Trump’s regrettable Truth Social post

The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of Afrikaners as an exclusively white group is ahistorical

The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the content of a post by President Donald J. Trump on the Truth Social platform. The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of Afrikaners as an exclusively white group is ahistorical. Furthermore, the…

African Union (AU)
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African Union Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Sovereignty, Religious Freedom, and Rule of Law

The AUC fully respects Nigeria’s sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations

The African Union Commission (AUC) reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the African Union Constitutive Act and related instruments. The Commission notes with concern recent statements by the United States of America alleging that the Government…

Western Union Holdings, Inc.
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Western Union Introduces “Beyond” Strategy and Provides Medium-Term Financial Outlook at Investor Day

Western Union will provide its medium-term financial outlook reflecting its new long-term strategy

Revenue expected to improve 20% over the next 3 years to $5B (at mid-point)  Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) expected to grow 30% over the next 3 years to $2.30 (at mid-point)  Digital first strategy to create a global two-sided financial services network  Consumer Services is expected to continue double-digit…

Amnesty International
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Eswatini: Hunger strike of Cuban man deported from United States (US) exposes human cost of unlawful transfer arrangement

Roberto Mosquera del Peral is among 14 men deported to Eswatini under a secretive transfer arrangement between the two governments

Responding to reports that Roberto Mosquera del Peral, a Cuban national who was deported from the United States along with 13 others to Eswatini in July 2025, has begun an indefinite hunger strike at Matsapha Correctional Centre to protest his ongoing detention, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern…

National Basketball Association (NBA)

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents

Opening-night rosters feature at least 120 international players for the fifth consecutive season and at least 100 international players for the 12th straight season

Opening-Night Rosters Feature More Than 55 Players Who Were Either Born in Africa or Have at Least One Parent from Africa Fifth Consecutive Season with at Least 120 International Players and 12th Straight Season with at Least 100 International Players All 30 Teams Feature at Least One International Player Atlanta…

Invest Africa

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CRDB Bank Signs Three Landmark Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Finance and Sustainable Development across Africa

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the CRDB Bank Investors and Partners Forum, held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., in partnership with Invest Africa

CRDB Bank has entered three landmark partnerships with leading development finance institutions, FinDev Canada, DEG (KfW Group, Germany), and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey to advance inclusive and sustainable finance across Africa.  The Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the CRDB…