Lion-Inspired Medal Unveiled for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
The winning medal design for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will feature a lion symbolizing strength, courage, and host...
Dangote Commits $688 Million to Support Education in Nigeria
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged ₦1 trillion ($688 million) to fund education across Nigeria over the next decade,...
Africa Trade Gateway Positioned as Digital Backbone for Intra-African Trade
Platform links customs, payments, and logistics to support seamless trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area
Cotonou Comedy Festival Expands Benin’s Cultural Footprint in Africa
With laughter echoing through the Dôme du Sofitel, Benin hosted the inaugural Cotonou Comedy Festival this week, positioning the city...
Calls for Action Grow as 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence Begins
The African Union and lawmakers across the continent are calling for urgent action to combat violence against women and girls,...
Burkina Faso Launches ‘Dɛmɛ Sira’ National Solidarity Campaign
Burkina Faso's Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo on Friday officially launched “Dɛmɛ Sira,” a nationwide campaign promoting solidarity and shared...
Air Senegal Orders Nine Aircraft in Biggest Purchase for two Decades
Deal signed at Dubai Air Show marks carrier’s first Boeing purchase since 2004 as it prepares new routes and fleet...
Guinea Begins Bauxite Exports With New State Mining Firm
Guinea has officially launched operations for Nimba Mining Company, its first fully state-owned mining firm, with bauxite exports underway. The...
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...
West Africa Takes a New Approach to Tax Reform
A $5.52 million grant agreement signed in early March between the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the African...
Ethiopia Draws $13.1 Billion in Investment Deals at Annual Forum
Ethiopia secured $13.1 billion in investment agreements at the conclusion of the "Invest in Ethiopia 2026" Forum in Addis Ababa,...
Mali Records 65,500 Net Jobs Created in 2025, Best Performance in Five Years
Mali created a net total of 65,503 jobs in 2025, the country's best employment performance in five years, according to...
African Leaders Urged to Accelerate Use of Technology for Growth
African countries must move faster to adopt data and frontier technologies to drive economic transformation, Deputy Executive Secretary Mama Keita...