Economy
African Stock Markets Are Having a Breakout Year, Outpacing Global Benchmarks
The African Meridian Newsroom · Pan-African · 1 July 2026 While South Africa grapples with migration unrest, a different story…
Economy
Economy
The African Diaspora Sends Over $100 Billion Home Each Year — More Than All Foreign Aid Combined
The African diaspora contributes over $100 billion annually in remittances to the continent, surpassing total international aid. This money is…
Economy
Africa’s Soft Power Summit Returns to Nairobi, Betting Culture Can Become an Economic Engine
The Africa Soft Power Summit in Nairobi, held on July 1, 2026, focused on converting Africa's vast cultural influence into…
Economy
Cross-Border Trade in West Africa Still Stuck at 15%, Despite 40 Years of ECOWAS Integration
A recent round-table in Banjul, The Gambia, highlighted significant challenges to regional trade in West Africa, particularly non-tariff barriers and…