African countries are pursuing stronger regional integration to reap the benefits of larger markets and take advantage of economies of scale; and to tackle regional and global challenges such as ...

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, political commitment, better regulations, and public-private financing are ...

Addis Ababa, June 27, 2026 (ENA)— Germany’s Deputy Permanent Observer to the African Union, David Gudisch, has commended ...

Regional organisations and integration in Africa are rooted in Pan-Africanism and the post-independence quest for unity, collective self-reliance, and development. Following the attainment of ...

An explanation of why governments contemplate regional monetary integration and why some country groups are more likely than others to exercise that option. This book surveys the prospects for ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...