President Cyril Ramaphosa Launches South Africa’s G20 Presidency
First African G20 Presidency to Focus on Development Priorities and Global Solidarity CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) - President Cyril...
New Report Urges IMF Reforms to Empower Low and Middle-Income Nations
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a report titled "The IMF and...
African Energy Chamber Urges Ivory Coast to Push Forward with Oil, Gas Investment
SIREXE 2024 Highlights Ivory Coast’s Rising Role as a Regional Energy Hub JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - The African Energy...
Prof. Mamadou Diouf Calls for Africa to Reclaim It’s History, Erase Colonial Narratives
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - The 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre was marked by a poignant ceremony under the coordination...
Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of Tirailleurs Massacre with Calls for Justice, Recognition
President Faye Announces Memorial, Educational Reforms, and "Tirailleur Day" to Honor Fallen Soldiers DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - On the 80th...
Availability of Antiretroviral Treatment Boosts HIV/AIDS Control in Equatorial Guinea
Expanded Access to ARV Treatment Triples Coverage and Reduces HIV Prevalence in the Central African Country MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (BG)...
The Transformative Impact of AI on Africa: A Path to Growth and Innovation
Understanding AI and Its Relevance to Africa YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses a range of technologies designed...
Kenya’s President Ruto Takes Over EAC Chair, Emphasizes Trade and Integration
Ruto Urges Elimination of Trade Barriers as EAC Celebrates 25 Years of Regional Cooperation ARUSHA, Tanzania (BG) - Kenyan President...
World Trade Organization Reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a Second Term
Nigerian Economist to Continue Leading Efforts for Equitable Global Trade GENEVA, Switzerland (BG) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) on...
Senegal Seeks Withdrawal of French Troops, Macron Recognizes Thiaroye Massacre
President Faye Rejects Foreign Military Bases While Calling for Reparative Action on Historical Atrocities DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegalese President...
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...