West Africa Records First Social Bond Listing on Luxembourg Green Exchange
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) reached a milestone in sustainable finance as its regional mortgage refinancing institution...
Nigeria, UAE Agree to Eliminate Tariffs on Over 7,000 Products
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that removes tariffs on more than...
Omar Sy Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
French-Senegalese actor Omar Sy has been named ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said....
Morocco Uses Advanced Drainage Technology as Rain Hits Africa Cup
Morocco relied on advanced underground drainage technology to keep matches playable at the Africa Cup of Nations despite unusually heavy...
Morocco Puts Infrastructure on Display at Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025, underway in Morocco since Dec. 21, is being staged against the backdrop of extensive...
Nigeria’s Heirs Energies Gets $750 Million to Boost Oil, Gas Output
Heirs Energies has signed a $750 million financing agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank ) to accelerate oil and...
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...
Somalia Opens Women’s Mental Health Unit to Expand Access to Psychiatric Care
The new unit at Mogadishu's Forlanini Hospital will provide specialized treatment and counseling for women, part of broader efforts to...
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...
Kenya Opens Government Debt Market to Global Investors Through Clearstream Link
The link will allow foreign investors to buy and hold Kenyan Treasury securities without opening local custody accounts, potentially increasing...
Gender Equality Progress Hinges on Implementation, Not New Policies, Experts Warn
Gender equality advocates have called on African governments to shift their focus from developing new gender policies to effectively implementing...