Today: July 17, 2026
By: Eugenia Boateng The 66th Grammy Awards nominations were announced last week by the Grammy Awards Recording Academy. This is considered the biggest music award in the world and now numerous African artists are finally a part of this big show. Along…
YouTuber MrBeast has ignited a mixed response with his recent video showcasing the construction of 100 wells across Africa.…
President Joe Biden commits to the reauthorization of AGOA, advocating for an extension to strengthen U.S.-Africa trade relations while also signaling the exclusion of Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic.…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been in a continuous state of unrest since the 1990s, particularly in its eastern region. A nation, enriched with vast natural resources and a substantial population, has been unable to secure lasting peace. The ongoing…
After winning the Rugby World Cup this weekend as the first rugby captain to win two world cups in succession, Captain Siya Kolisi made a statement that resonated with South Africans. He said, only South Africans will know what this win truly…
Twenty years after genocide began in the region, recent conflict and targeted violence have forced over 5 million people to flee their homes across Sudan in just five months.…
Last week the Ghana Tourism Authority launched the Ghana Week D.C. initiative, an annual celebration of Ghanaian culture, business, and innovation. Several events were scheduled throughout the week including tourism forums, vendor popups, panel discussions, and even a friendly soccer game between…
Maryland's Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation Expands Economic Horizon in Kenya Trade Mission…
In this edition of TradePosts, USTDA’s Sarah Whitten explores why one of USTD's partnerships in Nigeria has become so effective. …
With over 57 Countries represented, 12 Deals to Date, $5b+ In Capital Represented, The Africa Fintech Summit is more than a conference—it’s an ecosystem-building initiative, with bilateral meetings, collaborative partnerships, workshops, demos, pitch competitions, ecosystem tours, whitepapers, awards, and plenty of opportunities…
