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...
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...
Rwanda Highlights Skills Development in Creative Economy Strategy
KIGALI Rwanda is investing in skills development as part of its strategy to expand the creative economy, with officials calling...
Ethiopia Export Earnings Surge to $8.7 Billion in Ten Months
Ethiopia’s export revenues rose 43% to $8.71 billion in the first ten months of the current fiscal year, beating the...
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...
South Africa Allocates $1.7 Billion to Road Agency for Network Expansion
South Africa's government has allocated nearly R31 billion (about $1.7 billion) to the country's national roads agency this financial year...