Eastern Africa outpaces continent in growth, but economic divergence clouds integration
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )A clear takeaway emerged: Eastern Africa is progressing—but not yet progressing together.
Powering tourism growth: ECA and São Tomé and PrÃncipe join forces to transform the sector with high-quality data
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )This strategic extension aims to cement national technical capacities for high-fidelity tourism data production.
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in Addis Ababa, Tuesday with a strong call for long-term, risk-tolerant investment to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and power inclusive, job-rich growth across the continent.
Narrow Path to Recovery: Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential.
ECA sub-regional office for southern Africa transitions to clean energy with ground-breaking hybrid solar system
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Contract Close-Out Session marked the successful completion of a pioneering hybrid photovoltaic (PV) solar system at its Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Monitoring progress on the 'Yamoussoukro Decision' and the Single African Air Transport Market
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The three-day technical workshop aimed at strengthening Africa’s Civil Aviation Authorities by enhancing the capacity of national aviation specialists to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Namibia validates step-by-step guide for trading in goods under AfCFTA , paving way for inclusive continental market access
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Validation Workshop marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to translate AfCFTA commitments into practical, business-ready tools that support private sector participation in continental trade..
Commodity Prices to Hit Six-Year Low in 2026 as Oil Glut Expands
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press Release )Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026