FurtherAfrica

2 days ago | furtherafrica.com | Eric Gacuruzwa

Ghana is intensifying efforts to expand its gold mining sector as a catalyst for employment creation and sustainable economic development. A key pillar of this agenda is fostering collaboration between artisanal and small-scale miners (ASGM) and large-scale miners (LSM), with the goal of harmonising operations and maximising gold value across the sector. This crucial topic will take centre stage at the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit, scheduled for 2–4 June 2025 in Accra.

2 days ago | furtherafrica.com | Eric Gacuruzwa

Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has issued a cautionary note on the potential indirect consequences of renewed U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, warning that African banks could face fallout from any resultant slowdown in China’s economy. According to Moody’s, heightened trade tensions between the United States and China could negatively affect Chinese industrial output and overall economic growth.

2 days ago | furtherafrica.com | Liya Bekele

A high-level meeting on the Great Green Wall Initiative of Africa begins today in Addis Ababa, drawing experts and partner organisations to discuss the project’s strategy and implementation. The three-day gathering, held from 13 to 15 May 2025, is convened under the auspices of the African Union. According to the AU, the meeting will serve as a platform to review the initiative’s progress in restoring degraded natural ecosystems and to evaluate financial flows and resource mobilisation efforts.

2 days ago | furtherafrica.com | Liya Bekele

In a bold move to advance gender equity and economic inclusion, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched the Women LEAD Alliance, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs. The announcement was made today during the prestigious Africa CEO Forum, a leading platform for business and policy leaders across the continent.

3 days ago | furtherafrica.com | Liya Bekele

Ethiopia and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on enhancing trade and investment cooperation. In an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), South Korean Ambassador to Ethiopia, Jung Kang, highlighted the deep-rooted relationship between the two countries, grounded in shared history and mutual respect.