Nigeria Records 3.84% GDP Growth in Q4 2024, Fastest Pace in 3 Years
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years, expanding by 3.84% year over year...
Botswana and De Beers Sign Historic Diamond Agreement
GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Botswana and De Beers on Tuesday signed new agreements securing the future of their half-century partnership...
Senegal Unveils Ambitious Digital Strategy, the ‘Technological New Deal’
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegal has set its sights on becoming a leader in Africa’s digital economy by launching its...
DR Congo Bans Cobalt Exports for 4 Months to Stabilize Market
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) — The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s largest producer of cobalt, has imposed...
Public, Private Sector Leaders Unite to Drive Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Public and private sector leaders have joined forces to drive Nigeria’s oil production growth as industry...
‘Black Tea’ Opens 29th FESPACO Film Festival in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (BG) — The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina...
Le Sénégal se prépare à accueillir les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse (JOJ) 2026
Premiers Jeux Olympiques en Afrique, Dakar 2026, 2700 athlètes, parité totale.
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Honored for Gender Equality Efforts
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (BG) - Sierra Leonean President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received two prestigious continental awards for his...
Africa Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Coffee Industry at G25 Summit in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) — African leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize the continent’s coffee industry, vowing...
African Dev’t Bank Partners with Interpol to Tackle Financial Crime in Africa
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire (BG) – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has partnered with the International Criminal Police Organization, or...
Kenya Launches Benelux Chamber of Commerce, Sets $1 Billion Trade Target by 2030
BRUSSELS Kenya launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels on Monday, with President William Ruto calling on businesses to...
Uganda Airlines Commits to Fleet Expansion with Boeing Aircraft Order
Uganda's national carrier says the planned acquisition of eight passenger aircraft and two freighters will boost regional and international connectivity...
Barred from the World Cup, Africa’s Referee of the Year Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns to Mogadishu as the nation's leader and head of state receive him with full solidarity after...
Heirs Energies’ $750m Financing Wins Global Best Oil and Gas Deal Award
Recognition from EMEA Finance highlights confidence in the company's growth strategy and Africa-led financing solutions supporting field development and growth