African Union, EU Strengthen Ties with €20M Capacity-Building Agreement
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed a €20 million agreement...
African Union Marks 10th African Day of School Feeding with Renewed Commitments
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Central African Republic (CAR) and development...
South Africa Has a Chance to Revitalize Its Economy, Report Finds
JOHANNESBURG (BG) – South Africa can achieve inclusive economic growth and job creation through targeted reforms, according to a new...
Le Congo et la BAD renforcent leur partenariat pour un développement inclusif et durable
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (République du) – La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) et la République du Congo consolident leur coopération pour...
Economic Diversification key to Equatorial Guinea’s Growth, World Bank says
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (BG) — Equatorial Guinea must diversify its economy beyond oil, invest in human capital and strengthen institutions...
Gabon’s Military Leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, Announces Presidential Bid
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) — Gabon’s military leader, Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially announced his candidacy for the April 12,...
La CEDEAO accélère la mise en place de sa monnaie unique, l’« Eco »
ABUJA, Nigéria (BG) – La Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) a réaffirmé son engagement à accélérer...
Africa Demands Equal Role in Global Health, WHO Official Says
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Africa must move beyond its image as a passive recipient of global health aid and take...
Africa Commemorates Wangari Maathai Day, Reaffirms Green Commitment
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) – Every March 3, Africa unites to honor the life and legacy of Professor Wangari Maathai, a...
West African Bloc Reaffirms its Commitment to Strengthen Democracy in Benin
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democracy in...
‘Africa’s Place in Global Health is Shifting From Object to Architect’
African leaders and global health officials gathered Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for a shift from fragmented interventions to...
NamPower lists N$5 billion bond program on Namibia Securities Exchange
WINDHOEK, Namibia Namibia Power Corporation listed a N$5 billion (US$302 million) domestic medium-term note program on the Namibia Securities Exchange...
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...