UK Transfers Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
PORT LOUIS - The United Kingdom has officially transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after years of diplomatic...
President Ouattara Tells Africa to Chart New Path of Economic Self-Reliance
ABIDJAN - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara opened the 2025 African Development Bank annual meetings on Tuesday with a powerful call...
Thomas Sankara Mausoleum Inaugurated in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU - The government of Burkina Faso on Saturday inaugurated a mausoleum honoring President Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions,...
À Abidjan, l’Afrique veut passer des discours aux actes
Dirigeants réunis à Abidjan pour action concrète : industrialisation, logistique et numérique.
African Union Urges Responsible AI Use to Safeguard Press Freedom
YAOUNDE, Cameroon - The African Union (AU) has urged media across the continent to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that...
Cameroon, Chad Open Bridge to Boost Cross-Border Trade
YAGOUA, Cameroon — The prime ministers of Cameroon and Chad inaugurated a new bridge over the Logone River on Monday,...
Afreximbank Launches $3 Billion Program to Boost Intra-African Oil Trade
CAIRO - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced Monday it is providing $3 billion in financing to help African countries...
Ethiopia Unifies Government Services Through Advanced Digital Technology
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, along with senior federal and regional officials, inaugurated the Mesob One-Stop Service...
Namibia to Offer Free Tertiary Education Starting in 2026, President Announces
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Namibia will offer free tertiary education beginning in 2026, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday during her maiden...
Ghana’s Energy Sector Remains Country’s Biggest Economic Risk, Finance Minister Says
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the energy sector as the biggest economic threat...
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