Mali Unveils 2nd Lithium Mine as Part of Economic Sovereignty Push
Mali inaugurated its second lithium mine on Monday, marking a key milestone in the country’s strategy to strengthen economic sovereignty...
Dakar 2026 Unveils Mascot Ayo as Youth Olympic Games Near
Ayo, the official mascot of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, was unveiled Friday during a festive ceremony at the...
700 Afro-Descendants Reconnect with Roots in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso welcomes more than 700 Afro-descendants from around the world for a two-week cultural and historical mission organized by...
Dr. Sako’s Legacy in African Capacity Building Lives On
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has paid tribute to Dr. Soumana Sako, its former Executive Secretary and a renowned...
World Cotton Day Highlights Africa’s Push for Sustainable Trade
On World Cotton Day 2025, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, African cotton producers and...
Benin Government Begins Cash Transfers to Poorest Households
The government of Benin has begun distributing cash transfers to poor households as part of its new social protection program,...
Young Algerian Chefs Impress at Creative Africa Nexus
Young culinary talent made a powerful impression at the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus Junior Chef Competition, held during the recently...
Côte d’Ivoire Artisans Boost Career Through New Certification
Thousands of artisans in Côte d’Ivoire who developed their skills through hands-on experience are now taking part in official certification...
Global Africa Diaspora Day Marks Call for Unity
The African diaspora represents a bridge of culture, enterprise and shared destiny, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados told...
Ghana Scientist Calls for Policy Education in Schools
Schools across Africa should include lessons on policymaking to better prepare young people for civic participation, a Ghanaian scientist said...
Lomé Workshop Highlights Tax Policy Role in Africa’s Climate Strategy
Senior finance and tax officials from eight African countries met in Lomé from Feb. 9 to 13, 2026, for a...
Seeking the Global Stage, Ethiopia’s Sculptors Stand Ready
In a modest workshop in Addis Ababa, master sculptor Dereje Yehualashet bends over a single block of wood, shaping it...
Gabon Partners With South Africa to Drive Mining Expansion Beyond Oil
Gabon signed a cooperation agreement with South Africa’s Council for Geoscience to strengthen geological research and accelerate development of its...
Marrakech Conference Presses for Faster Action to End Child Labor
Marrakech became the focus of renewed efforts to end child labor Wednesday as delegates at the 6th Global Conference on...