UN-backed forum in Zambia seeks to boost resilience of least developed countries
The third edition of the LDC Future Forum, which opened on Monday, focusses on how these 44 nations can better withstand systemic shocks,...
Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Support from Nigeria, Angola, Ghana
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) — Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have officially contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy...
Nigeria’s Economy on Upward Path, Finance Minister Says
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria has made significant progress in stabilizing its economy, recording 3.84% GDP growth in the fourth...
West Africa Bloc Builds Capacity for Tax Reform Implementation
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deepening its support for regional tax reform...
Les lauréats du Grand Prix Littéraire du Bénin dévoilés à Cotonou
Bénin : quatre lauréats dévoilés pour le Grand Prix Littéraire 2024, incluant nouveaux prix.
Kenya Unveils Blood Automation Plan at Africa Technology Day
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — Kenya is set to introduce whole blood automation technology to modernize its blood transfusion services and...
African Union Calls for Bold Action to Transform Mineral Sector
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The African Union has called for urgent and unified action to harness the continent’s vast...
Uganda Oil, Tanzania LNG Projects Gain Momentum
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — East Africa is positioning itself as a major player in the global energy sector, with two...
Ghana Moves to Slash Government Spending
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) –In a decisive effort to enhance fiscal discipline, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has proposed...
Namibia’s New President Warns Underperforming Ministers: No Room for Complacency
WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) – Namibia’s new President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, opened her first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday with a firm...
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...