Senegal Advances National Energy Efficiency Strategy as Demand Rises
The West African country is refining a national energy efficiency strategy that could raise energy productivity, following modeling and stakeholder...
Dakar 2026 Olympic Flame Begins Historic Journey to Africa
Lit in Athens, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame is heading to Senegal for a nationwide tour ahead of Africa’s...
Ghana’s Chale Wote Festival Transforms Accra’s Streets with Art and Performance
Accra’s Chale Wote festival turns streets into living galleries, blending art, music and ritual under the 2026 theme “Carnival of...
Mali’s $190 Million Power Project to Connect 10,000 Households
African Development Bank-backed project will expand the capital's electricity network and improve power reliability for homes, businesses and industry.
Guinea Unveils Poultry Development Strategy Aimed at Creating 560,000 Jobs
The West African country aims to combine public and private investment to expand its poultry sector, create jobs and improve...
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
Kenya’s President Ruto Tours Dangote’s Lagos Refinery Ahead of Lamu Groundbreaking
Ruto says the $16 billion Lamu refinery will process 700,000 barrels of crude a day, strengthen fuel security and create...
Ethiopia Rules Berlin as Assefa Survives Late Scare and Adola Wins Again
Tigst Assefa ran the third-fastest women’s marathon in history, while Guye Adola led an Ethiopian sweep of the top two...
Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Holiday With Calls for Peace and Unity
Meskel draws large crowds to Addis Ababa, where faith, tradition and appeals for peace and national unity come together during...
Senegalese Football Star Sadio Mané Launches $20 Million Agro-Processing Project in Bambali
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Sadio Mané invests $20.4 million in a mango-processing project in his hometown of Bambali...