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...
First African Trade Center in Barbados to Boost Africa-Caribbean Ties
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BG) — In a landmark move to deepen Africa-Caribbean relations, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Monday laid...
African Union and European Union Mark 25 Years of Strategic Partnership
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The African Union and the European Union have launched a year-long celebration to mark 25...
Ethiopia’s First AI Startup Incubation Program Graduates Inaugural Cohort
Six-month incubation program equips entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support and industry connections to bring AI innovations to market.
Luanda Declaration Pushes African Leaders to Turn Blue Economy Plans into Action
Declaration calls for turning Africa's blue economy strategies into measurable action, backed by financing, stronger institutions and regional cooperation
Nigerian Entrepreneur Raises $7 Million for Hair-Braiding Robot
Harvard MS/MBA graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi founded HaloBraid to ease the time and strain of professional hair braiding.
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5B Private Equity Placement, Says Funds Will Support Expansion
Company says its private equity offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed, resulting in the issuance of about $2.5 billion in new...