Experts Call for Bold Action to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa
AFAWA Initiative Surpasses $2.42 Billion in Financing for Women-Led Businesses RABAT, Morocco (BG) - African leaders and financial institutions on...
ECA Launches Innovative Data Tool to Drive Intra-African Trade, Boost AfCFTA Integration
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (ECA) — The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has introduced the African Continental Input-Output Table (AfCIOT), a...
Rwanda Secures $100 Million Loan to Improve Urban Transport in Kigali
Project aims to ease congestion, enhance safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility in Kigali. KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The African...
‘Urgent Need to Close Africa’s Infrastructure Investment Gap’
Africa Investment Forum in Rabat Focuses on Mobilizing Resources for Transformative Projects RABAT, Morocco (BG) - Experts at the 2024...
UN Women Launches Shelters for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Ethiopia
Initiatives in Amhara and Tigray Regions Aim to Support Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence KOMBOLCHA, Ethiopia (BG) - UN Women...
Africa Investment Forum Kicks Off in Rabat to Drive Investment Opportunities Across the Continent
Event Aims to Mobilize Capital for Africa's Economic Development and Investment Opportunities RABAT, Morocco (BG) - The 2024 Africa Investment...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected First Female President of Namibia
Historic Victory Marks a Landmark Moment for Gender Equality in SADC WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) - Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has won Namibia’s...
South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission Highlights Trade, Regional Stability, Cooperation
Presidents Ramaphosa and Tinubu Commit to Strengthening Relations During 11th Session of the BNC CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) -...
Major Land Restoration and Drought Initiatives Take Center Stage at COP16 in Riyadh
UN Conference Highlights Global Efforts to Combat Desertification and Build Resilience RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (BG) - The 16th session of...
Namibia on Track to Become Southern Africa’s Energy Hub
Country Eyes Oil Production by 2029 While Advancing Renewable Energy Development WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) - Namibia is positioning itself as...
Africa Cut Maternal Mortality for Two Decades. Why Did Progress Start Slowing in 2016?
Africa CDC’s new assessment suggests the continent’s maternal mortality crisis cannot be explained mainly by recent aid cuts. The slowdown...
How the 2026 Transfer Window Changed the Market for African Footballers
From record fees to moves involving some of Africa’s brightest talents, the summer window showed how heavily European clubs are...
Youth-Led Thriller Secures International Distribution Deal After Uganda Film Festival Win
Award-winning “You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye” has signed with Okada Media, which is negotiating deals to take the youth-led...
UN Adopts Togo-sponsored Resolution to Show Africa’s True Size on World Maps
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution promoting equal-area maps in schools, media and institutions to depict Africa and...