New African Union Commission Leadership Assumes Office
ADDIS ABABA (BG) – The newly elected leadership of the African Union Commission officially assumed office on Thursday, March 13,...
Kagame Says Foreign Aid Is a Liability, Urges Nations to Use It for Capacity Building
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reiterated his critical stance on foreign aid, arguing that it creates...
South Africa’s Motsepe Re-Elected as African Football Chief
CAIRO (BG) — Dr. Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the...
Institutional, Policy Reforms Key to Boosting Liberia’s Economic Growth
MONROVIA, Liberia (BG) — Institutional and policy reforms are essential for driving sustainable economic growth and development in Liberia, according...
Côte d’Ivoire : Le ministre des Finances salue le dialogue public-privé
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire (BG) – Le ministre des Finances et du Budget, Adama Coulibaly, a salué le dynamisme des échanges...
Rwanda Advances Cancer Control, Focuses on Cervical Cancer and Workforce
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG)— Rwanda is making significant strides in cancer control, focusing on prevention, treatment, and workforce development, according to...
Egypt Revives National Flour Fortification Program to Combat Anemia
CAIRO, Egypt (BG) — Egypt has relaunched its National Flour Fortification Program with support from the World Food Programme to...
Ghana’s President Mahama Strengthens Regional Ties on West Africa Tour
BAMAKO, Mali — Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama visited Mali on Saturday as part of a regional tour to bolster...
Ethiopia Launches Drone Manufacturing Facility
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries on Saturday, a company that manufactures...
Uganda’s Government Addressing Funding Gaps After US Aid Cuts, PM Says
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) – Uganda’s government is working to secure alternative funding after the United States Agency for International Development...
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...