According to Uganda Business News, the ongoing global geoeconomic volatility, influenced by the second Donald Trump presidency and conflicts in the Middle East, has accelerated China's shift in trade and investment strategies in Africa, which began in 2019. This shift, centered in Hunan Province, has led to the development of the "Hunan Model" as a more sustainable alternative to the previous "Angola Model" focused on infrastructure and resource extraction.

The Nigerian federal government says its focus for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is shifting from policy commitments to delivering measurable trade, investment and jobs. According to ThisDay Live, Nigeria also assumed the chairmanship of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers Bureau, pledging practical implementation of the continental trade agreement. The announcement was reported by correspondent Kuni Tyessi from Abuja, signalling Nigeria's intention to play a leading role in advancing intra-African trade under the pact.

More than 50 investors and business leaders from Africa, Europe, and North America have gathered in Dar es Salaam for a five-day trade and investment mission led by Equity Group. This initiative highlights the bank's increasing role in facilitating cross-border investment opportunities in East Africa, with participants from countries including Kenya, Canada, Nigeria, and Poland.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the founder of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the Governor of California, and the CEO of Afretrade are among those expected to speak at a California–Lagos business summit, according to PM News. A presentation at the event is expected to examine how music, film, entertainment and intellectual property can drive economic growth and create new investment and partnership channels between Africa and the United States.

President William Ruto is facing pressure to ensure his directive targeting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade in Kenya does not fuel discrimination, hatred, or retaliation against Kenyans living and working abroad. According to Taifa Leo, concern is growing among Kenyans in the diaspora, some of whom are employed by foreign nationals including Burundians, who fear being targeted if tensions escalate. The concerns follow reports of Burundian nationals in Kenya being threatened and discriminated against after Ruto's order on traders.

Premium Times examines whether Africa can take ownership of a new infrastructure deal between the African Union and the United States. The report notes that early momentum behind the agreement is real, but significant challenges remain. African Union member states have yet to fully commit, private capital has not been secured, and US investors remain wary of participating. The article questions how these stakeholders can be brought on board to ensure the deal's success and African leadership of the initiative.