Economy & Business

African Union Commission reaffirms Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the US

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 June 2025: Speaking at the USA Africa Summit 2025 in Luanda, AU Commission Chairperson – Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions.” He noted that with 1.3 billion [Read More]

Economy & Business

West Africa must break trade barriers to unlock $500bn regional potential – says WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala

Nosakhale Akhimien (Channels TV): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2025: The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally to unlock the subregion’s $500 billion economic potential and secure prosperity for its young and growing [Read More]