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Business

AfCFTA’s $3.4 Trillion Market Could Replace Uncertain US Trade for South Africa

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary-General Wamkele Mene has urged South Africa to accelerate its focus on African markets, warning that ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States makes diversification essential. Speaking in an interview with SABC News on…

News

Rwanda and AfDB Set Sights on New Era of Infrastructure and Energy Development

President Paul Kagame on Thursday met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) president-elect, for discussions on the future of cooperation between Rwanda and the continental lender. The talks took place at Urugwiro Village ahead of…

Events

Africa’s Media Leaders Gather in Lagos for Broadcast and Digital Media Convention 2025, Spotlighting Innovation and Local Content

The Broadcast and Digital Media Convention – West Africa 2025 officially wrapped up in Lagos on Wednesday, August 7, after two impactful days of dialogue, industry insights, and strategic collaboration among Africa’s top media stakeholders. Held from August 6–7, 2025, the convention…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 8, 2025

Industry News

Ghana Leads Africa’s Call for Health Sovereignty and System Reform at 2025 Summit

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, convened political leaders, health experts, and global investors in Accra on Tuesday for the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, a groundbreaking gathering aimed at reshaping the future of global health governance with Africa taking a…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 7, 2025

News

Namibia and Zambia to Allow Passport-Free Travel with National ID Cards

In a historic step towards deeper regional integration, Namibia and Zambia have announced plans to allow citizens to travel between their two countries using only national identity cards, eliminating the need for passports. The announcement was made by Namibia’s Minister…

News

Maryam Bukar Hassan Named First-Ever UN Global Advocate for Peace

The United Nations has appointed Nigerian spoken word artist and activist Maryam Bukar Hassan as its first-ever Global Advocate for Peace. The announcement was made in July 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UN’s commitment to inclusive peacebuilding. Maryam…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 5, 2025

News

David Bird Named CEO of Dangote’s Fuels and Petrochemicals Division

Dangote Group has appointed David Bird as Chief Executive Officer of its fuels and petrochemicals division as the Nigerian conglomerate pushes to expand its refining operations across Africa. Bird, who officially assumed the role in July 2025, previously led Oman’s…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 2, 2025

News

United Nations to Relocate Key Global Offices to Nairobi by 2026 Elevating Africa’s Diplomatic Influence

In a landmark move reflecting a deeper shift toward the Global South, the United Nations has announced plans to relocate the global headquarters of three of its major agencies UNICEF, UN Women, and UNFPA from New York to Nairobi, Kenya…

Published by ttybrandafrica
July 29, 2025

African Entrepreneurship

How Impact Sourcing Is Creating Job Opportunities for Africa’s Youth

With over 400 million young people aged between 15 and 35, Africa is home to the world’s youngest population. Yet youth unemployment remains stubbornly high. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), in 2023, nearly 22% of young people in…

Published by ttybrandafrica
July 29, 2025

Creatives

Ciara Wilson Granted Beninese Citizenship During Historic Ceremony Honoring Afro-Descendants

American music icon Ciara Wilson is now officially a citizen of Benin after receiving her citizenship certificate in a special ceremony held on July 26, 2025. The Grammy Award–winning singer traced her ancestry to the West African nation, making the…