Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Building a Citizen-Friendly Public Service
At the opening of the National Public Service Days, Côte d’Ivoire urged stronger citizen-focused governance through digitalization and service reforms
Benin Announces Free Public Secondary Education for All Girls
President Romuald Wadagni says the policy will remove financial barriers to education and help thousands of girls stay in school...
Dangote Retains Africa’s Most Admired Brand Title for 8th Consecutive Year
The industrial conglomerate topped the 2026 Brand Africa rankings and said the honor validates its commitment to building industries and...
Senegal Appoints New Prime Minister as Faye Moves to Contain Fiscal Crisis
Veteran central banker takes the helm as Senegal races to stabilize its public finances and reengage frozen negotiations with international...
Mali Minister Urges Youth to Reject ‘Easy Money’ and Promote Social Cohesion
Visits to vocational training centers focused on patriotism, civic responsibility and unity among young people during Mali’s transition period
Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans
Six countries now open their borders to every African passport holder as the continent edges toward the free movement Agenda...
West Africa Bloc Turns to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Skills, Innovation
LOMÉ, Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urged policymakers to prioritize digital skills and artificial intelligence alongside...
Liberia to Build its 1st Electrical Manufacturing Plant in $26M Deal with Kenyan Firm
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) signed a $26 million agreement with Kenyan firm Thames Electricals Limited on Tuesday to establish...
Damang Mine Delivers First 110 Kilograms of Gold to Ghana’s National Reserves
Damang Gold Mine sold the entirety of its first production output, approximately 110 kilograms of gold valued at $11.8 million,...
Sahel Nations Secure Coordinated Development Frameworks to Drive Jobs, Growth
Four Central Sahel countries have secured coordinated development frameworks backed by multilateral financing for the 2026-2031 period, targeting job creation,...
Kenya Opens Government Debt Market to Global Investors Through Clearstream Link
The link will allow foreign investors to buy and hold Kenyan Treasury securities without opening local custody accounts, potentially increasing...
Gender Equality Progress Hinges on Implementation, Not New Policies, Experts Warn
Gender equality advocates have called on African governments to shift their focus from developing new gender policies to effectively implementing...
East Africa Moves to Deepen Cross-Border Financial Integration
African Development Fund backs regional initiative with $9 million grant to strengthen capital markets and payment systems across nine countries
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Cocoa Price Coordination to Shield Farmers from Market Swings
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are deepening coordination on cocoa pricing as the world's two largest producers seek to cushion farmers...