Minerals

Africa

ECA Helps Niger Strengthen Tax Administration and Domestic Revenue

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has stepped up technical support to Niger to strengthen tax administration, curb profit shifting and improve the country's ability to mobilize...
Africa

Women and Youth Must Lead Africa’s Push for Fairer Mineral Governance

For decades, Africa’s vast mineral wealth has been presented as a pathway to industrialisation, economic transformation and prosperity. Yet in many resource-rich countries, the...
Minerals

Nigeria Mining Sector Gets Private Sector Boost Ahead of 2026 Mining Week

  Nigeria’s efforts to unlock the economic potential of its mineral resources are set to receive a boost following a new partnership between the Miners...
Africa

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit 2026

Nairobi hosts the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit 2026, an event expected to strengthen the country's position as a gateway for American businesses seeking opportunities in Kenya and the wider African market.
East Africa

Kenya’s Maritime and Blue Economy Champions Set for Prestigious National Awards

The awards are scheduled for December 11, 2026, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, and will provide a platform for recognizing the people and organizations making a significant contribution to Kenya’s maritime and Blue Economy ambitions. The initiative comes at a strategic time when Kenya is seeking to unlock the enormous economic potential of its oceans and water resources while strengthening its position as a leading maritime hub in Africa.
Business

Kenya and U.S. Deepen Strategic Diplomatic Partnership as Cooperation Expands

Kenya and the United States are entering a new phase in their longstanding relationship, with both countries seeking to deepen diplomatic engagement and expand...
Africa

Africa Has the Minerals the World Wants; Now Governments Want the Money to Stay at Home

For decades, Africa's mineral wealth has been described as one of the continent's greatest economic opportunities and one of its biggest disappointments. The continent...