Nigeria to Adopt Egypt’s Power Model
LAGOS (BG) — Nigeria’s federal government plans to learn from Egypt’s power generation and transmission systems. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu...
The Gift of Water: How the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is Transforming Lives
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - "Water is life; when there is no water, it is as if there are no people...
Zambia Making Progress on Cybercrime Laws, Says Home Affairs Minister
LUSAKA, Zambia (BG) — Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says the government is making progress in...
South Africa: Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s Return Sparks Diplomatic Debate
CAPE TOWN (BG) - Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has returned to South Africa following his expulsion from the United States. His...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) — Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in Friday as Namibia’s fifth president, becoming the first woman to lead...
AfCFTA Marks 7 Years Since Launch, Cites Major Progress Toward Single African Market
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is marking the seventh anniversary of its founding agreement,...
Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman to Lead IOC
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (BG) — Zimbabwe’s sports minister, Kirsty Coventry, was elected Thursday as the 10th president of the International...
Le Sénégal lance un audit des chantiers inachevés et réforme l’emploi
Faye préside conseil: audit des infrastructures, politique emploi jeunesse et protection sociale.
Ethiopia Plans to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
ADDIS ABABA (BG) — Ethiopia has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport, aiming to accommodate the country’s growing passenger...
Kenya Abolishes ID Registration Fee
NAIROBI (BG) — The Kenyan government has eliminated the KSh 300 ($2.30) fee for first-time National ID card applicants, following...
Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate London Marathon With Twin World Records
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe rewrote the record books on Sunday, becoming the first man in history to complete an official marathon...
Cameroon Moves to Tighten Grip on Oil Liftings, Revenues
Cameroon's state oil company is pushing to deepen its control over how the country's crude is measured and lifted, using...
Ghana Launches National AI Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation, Economic Growth
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama launched the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on Friday, committing to a 10-year implementation plan...
Zambia Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant in Luapula Province
MANSA, Zambia Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday commissioned a 50-megawatt solar plant in Mansa District’s Luapula Province, marking the...