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...
Officials Urge Africa to Rely on Itself for Food Security
Africa’s top leaders are calling for a major shift in how the continent grows, processes and values its food. Speaking...
Grand Magal de Touba Draws Millions to Senegal’s Self-Governing City
Pilgrims from across the world are gathering in Touba for the Grand Magal, an annual religious event that transforms Senegal's...
Kenya’s President Ruto Tours Dangote’s Lagos Refinery Ahead of Lamu Groundbreaking
Ruto says the $16 billion Lamu refinery will process 700,000 barrels of crude a day, strengthen fuel security and create...
Ethiopia Rules Berlin as Assefa Survives Late Scare and Adola Wins Again
Tigst Assefa ran the third-fastest women’s marathon in history, while Guye Adola led an Ethiopian sweep of the top two...
Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Holiday With Calls for Peace and Unity
Meskel draws large crowds to Addis Ababa, where faith, tradition and appeals for peace and national unity come together during...
Senegalese Football Star Sadio Mané Launches $20 Million Agro-Processing Project in Bambali
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Sadio Mané invests $20.4 million in a mango-processing project in his hometown of Bambali...