Ghana’s Mahama Moves to Fold Western Rail Line into Big Push Program
ACCRA Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said Friday the government plans to absorb the Western Rail Line project into the...
Gambia Commissions First Hybrid Green Ferry on Banjul-Barra Corridor
President Adama Barrow has officially inaugurated the Barra Ferry, a vessel capable of carrying 1,000 passengers and more than 50...
Ghana Introduces Free Visa for All African Travelers Starting May 25
Ghana will remove visa requirements for all African travelers starting May 25, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama announced, making the...
Nigeria Awards ₦2.5 Billion in Grants to 45 Student Ventures
Nigeria's federal government has awarded ₦2.5 billion ($1.62 million) in equity-free grants to 45 student ventures selected at the 2026...
Nigeria’s Tinubu Hails Economic Growth After 2025 Gains, Tax Reforms
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria is entering a more robust phase of economic growth in 2026, citing reform gains in...
Ghana Sends Engineers to Jamaica for Post-Hurricane Reconstruction
Ghana has deployed 54 military engineers to Jamaica to assist with reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which killed at least...
Senegal Approves Payment for African Energy Bank
The African Energy Bank has received a significant financial boost as Senegal approves its share of the payment for the...
Ghana Launches $71 million Program to Tackle Jobs Crisis
With support from the African Development Bank, Ghana has launched a $71 million initiative to reduce unemployment among women and...
Nigeria’s Lagos State Expands Housing Push Amid Rising Urban Demand
Lagos State is intensifying efforts to address its housing deficit, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announcing that more than 11,000 new...
Nigeria’s Lagos State Bonds See Strong Investor Demand
Robust investor demand for conventional and green notes boosts the state's funding plans
Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire Forge Historic Mining and Energy Partnership
Two African countries seal their first agreement on mining and energy cooperation, deepening plans for exploration, skills exchange and industrial...
‘Teranga’ by Mamy Mbaye Unveiled as Official Anthem of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Released to mark 100 days until Dakar 2026, Mamy Mbaye's anthem "Teranga" celebrates Senegalese hospitality and the spirit of the...
Multilateral Fund Approves $22.3 Million for African Cooling and Ozone Projects
Funding will support sustainable cooling, energy efficiency and climate-friendly technologies in eight African countries as demand for cooling rises.
Women Entrepreneurs Seen as Catalyst for Africa’s Growth
Women-led enterprises continue to power local economies, with women accounting for 58% of Africa's self-employed population and contributing about 13%...