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
West Africa Bloc Equips Diplomats on Cybersecurity
Regional program prepares diplomats to teach cybersecurity and cyber diplomacy across West African institutions
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...