May 18
Africa: The Rise of Emirati Aid Signals a Shift in Africa
Just days ago, the United Nations voiced deep concern after Iran launched missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, injuring at least three people and sparking a… Read more »
March 24
Central Africa: UAE and CEMAC - A Gradually Expanding Economic Partnership
For decades, the member states of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) have maintained close economic and diplomatic ties with partners such as France,… Read more »
February 27
Africa: The UAE and The Search For Global Recognition
From macroeconomic stability to urban competitiveness and entrepreneurial dynamism, the United Arab Emirates has accumulated a series of high-profile international rankings in… Read more »
January 23
Africa: The UAE as a key actor in promoting Africa's tourism landscape
Over the past four years, the UAE has consolidated its position as one of Africa's leading foreign investors, channeling more than USD 118 billion into a wide range of sectors.… Read more »
November 28, 2025
Africa: The UAE's Expanding Economic Footprint In Francophone Africa
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a significant economic partner across Francophone Africa, complementing rather than displacing long-established actors. Although its… Read more »
September 11, 2025
Africa: The UAE Positions Itself On Africa's Railway Map
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has, in recent years, emerged as Africa’s leading foreign investor, channelling an estimated USD 130 billion between 2019 and 2023. Read more »
August 22, 2025
Africa: The UAE, a New Business Bridge Between Europe And Africa?
Europe’s search for resilient supply chains and Africa’s demand for capital are now intersecting in a place few would have predicted a decade ago: Abu Dhabi. Read more »
June 27, 2025
Africa: Abu Dhabi's Sovereign Wealth Funds - Expanding Ambition And Influence Across Africa
As global economic power shifts, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds are emerging as leading driving forces, combining strategic returns, economic diplomacy, and targeted… Read more »
July 26, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire: Development Of Phase 2 Of The Baleine Field - Two Vessels Depart From Dubai For Abidjan
Dubai hosted the launch ceremony (Sail Away) for the FPSO (Production) and FSO (Storage) units of the Baleine Phase 2 project. This landmark event in the global oil industry marks… Read more »
April 12, 2024
Africa: The Tentacles of Iranian Interference
The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs'… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Africa: Sudan - Another African conflict fading into oblivion?
Since April 2023, the civil war in Sudan has been wreaking havoc. The regular army, loyal to President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is confronting Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dogolo's… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Africa: Backbase and Valleysoft Forge Strategic Partnership to Usher in a New Era of Digital Banking in the Middle East and Africa
With digital banks growing, and competition heating up among incumbents, new partnership offers banks accelerated innovation Read more »
September 13, 2022
Africa: Expo Rome 2030 - Candidacy dossier delivered to the BIE
The Expo Roma 2030 Promoting Committee delivered today in Paris to the Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri Kerkentzes the candidacy… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Africa: Toggle Market Scales Its B2B 'Buy Now Pay Later' Offering To Hotels And Restaurants Across The Middle East, Europe, And Africa
Toggle Market enables access to supply chain financing through its SaaS enabled marketplace www.togglehospitality.com with a range of payable financing and cargo transport… Read more »
February 18, 2022
Africa: Gksd Kamel Ghribi, Founder And Chairman Leads Ecam Council Round Table Discussions At The Africa Eu Meetings In Brussels
Partnerships and joint agreements were discussed between GKSD investment holding and African leaders at the ECAM Council/The European House Ambrosetti conference. Read more »
October 27, 2021
Africa: ECAM Council Summit Rome 2021
Rome, October 27, 2021, The European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM) is pleased to announce the council's second session on November 1, 2021 to be held at… Read more »
October 22, 2020
Egypt: Health Experts meet in Rome for Universal healthcare discussions at ECAM Council
October 21 Rome - Italy will host the ministers of Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Kenya, Kurdistan, Mozambique the 22nd and 23rdd to discuss a shared agenda to look beyond the Covid-19… Read more »
January 14, 2020
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea's Minister Congratulates PetroVietnam on its Expansion in Dubai
H.E. Gabriel M. Obiang Lima's recent visit to PetroVietnam's new Dubai office opens doors for future collaborations and mutually beneficial business relationships. Read more »