Ghana and Zambia have agreed to allow visa-free travel for each other’s citizens, a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and easing cross-border movement. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Zambia. The three-day trip focuses on expanding diplomatic engagement, economic partnerships, …
Nigeria must take the lead in driving Africa’s economic integration, regional resilience, and cross-border investment if the continent is to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. This was the position of Mr. Niyi Yusuf, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), during a high-level regional dialogue at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES31) held in …
Africa’s economic sovereignty is again under the spotlight following former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s warning against over-reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The ex-president’s comments, made at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Algeria, have sparked widespread debate, drawing reactions from economists, civil society actors, and ordinary Nigerians. “The World Bank is not …
