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,...
Côte d’Ivoire Creates Sovereign Development Fund to Finance Long-Term Growth
Côte d'Ivoire has established a sovereign development fund to channel state resources into long-term strategic investments, formalizing a new financing...
Burkina Faso PM Calls for Results-Driven Implementation of 2026-2030 Development Strategy
Prime Minister cites economic gains in 2025 and urges officials to accelerate reforms, investment projects and domestic resource mobilization
New Botswana City Project Launched to Support Economic Diversification
GABORONE Botswana has launched the New Botswana City project in Gaborone, a development expected to attract investment, create jobs and...
Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness Highlights the Need for a Clear Framework
An active Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested Kenya's public health preparedness and exposed...
Côte d’Ivoire Secures €103 Million to Expand Electricity Access to 100,000 Households
African Development Bank approves financing for the second phase of a national electrification project aimed at expanding grid connections, upgrading...