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The new Angola-based institution is designed to support cross-border payments, project finance and corporate banking as Oman expands its footprint in African markets
Disruption to trade, energy and fertilizer flows due to the Middle East crisis is raising risks for small businesses, even as regional commerce is projected to expand in 2026
The report points to disruption in shipping routes, energy flows and fertiliser supplies as key channels through which the crisis could affect African economies.
Stakeholders in the air cargo sector highlight perishables, e-commerce and evolving supply chains as key forces shaping Africa’s air cargo trajectory.
Eight startups selected from more than 1,600 applications will receive investment access, mentorship, and market support to help strengthen intra-African trade infrastructure.
A new collaboration between UBA and BII targets $80bn financing gap holding back African trade.
Somalia is sharpening its focus on trade-led growth, leveraging its extensive coastline and port infrastructure to expand livestock exports.
Access Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Roosevelt Ogbonna says Africa must move from fragmented corridors to practical trade integration, with finance, infrastructure and payments reform in focus.
Egypt is studying an Africa-focused investment entity to boost agricultural trade, support investors, and strengthen food supply chains.
Nigeria’s NAFDAC says it has updated platforms, procedures and staff preparation ahead of the March 27 launch of the National Single Window for trade and port operations.