Zimbabwe Begins Compensation Payments to Former Farm Owners
HARARE, Zimbabwe (BG) — The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced payments to Former Farm Owners (FFOs) under the Global Compensation...
Uganda Bans Export of Unprocessed Minerals to Boost Domestic Processing
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) - Uganda has banned the export of unprocessed minerals as part of a broader strategy to enhance...
Ghana bars contract approvals without authorization from finance ministry
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) – In a move to enforce fiscal discipline and eliminate financial recklessness in public administration, Finance Minister...
La Guinée mobilise 210 millions de dollars pour l’accès à l’eau potable
CONAKRY, Guinée (BG) – La Guinée a mobilisé 210 millions de dollars, dont 10 millions sous forme de dons, auprès...
Trade, Investment, LPG Key to Addressing Africa’s $15B Infrastructure Gap
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) – Expanding intra-African trade, investment, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) development is critical to addressing...
President Kagame Urges Resilience as Rwanda Marks 31 Years Since Genocide
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - Rwanda on Monday marked the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi with ceremonies...
Senegal’s President Faye Vows Transparency, Reveals Finance Troubles
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - President Bassirou Diomaye Faye vowed transparency Friday during Senegal’s 65th Independence anniversary, citing a newly published...
Mali: Amadou Bagayoko, du célèbre duo Amadou & Mariam, est mort à l’âge de 70 ans
BAMAKO, Mali (BG) – Amadou Bagayoko, membre du célèbre duo malien Amadou & Mariam, est décédé vendredi à Bamako à...
Sénégal: le président Faye appelle à l’unité et à la rigueur pour relancer le pays
À l'indépendance, le président Faye appelle à l'unité et la rigueur pour relever les défis économiques et sociaux du Sénégal...
Lesotho’s Economy Faces Uncertainty as U.S. Imposes Record-High Tariff
MASERU, Lesotho (BG) – Lesotho, one of Africa’s most trade-dependent economies, faces a major shock as U.S. President Donald Trump imposes...
Africa IP Day | One Market, Many Intellectual Property Systems. Can AfCFTA Bridge the Gap?
Africa’s innovators are crossing borders faster than IP protections can follow. Experts say AfCFTA could help build a more connected...
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...