Africa Is Speaking for Itself
From media and technology to politics and culture, Africa is shaping its global image through stronger voices, institutions, and ideas...
Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Sworn In, Pledges Continuity and Inclusive Growth
In first address, President Wadagni vows to deepen reforms, expand opportunity and preserve democratic continuity in Benin
Uganda Positions Tourism for Regional Growth Ahead of 2027 AFCON
Government and industry leaders highlight sports tourism, film, hospitality and regional integration during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Africa’s Free Trade Secretariat, ITC Renew Partnership to Expand Markets for Small Businesses
Lomé, Togo The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) renewed their partnership Monday...
African Capital Must Lead Before Foreign Investment Will Follow
Nigerian industrialist and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, made a confession at the International Finance Corporation's Washington headquarters that deserved...
African Governments Adopt Declaration Calling for Urgent Action on Sustainable Development
ADDIS ABABA African governments, experts and civil society have adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration on Turning the Tide, calling for...
Benin Finance Minister Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide
Romuald Wadagni, the technocrat who spent a decade reshaping Benin’s public finances, has won the country’s presidential election after securing...
Ethiopia Overhauls Visa Framework to Attract Long-Term Investors
Ethiopia has enacted a sweeping overhaul of its visa framework, introducing long-term investment visas and a new category of multiple-entry...
West Africa Takes a New Approach to Tax Reform
A $5.52 million grant agreement signed in early March between the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the African...
Africa, Latin America Seek Stronger Trade Ties at WTO Meeting
African and Latin American leaders are seeking to deepen trade and economic ties, highlighting untapped potential between the two regions...
Ethiopia Demands Action-Oriented Shift in Global Climate Finance Ahead of COP32
With COP32 one year away and set to be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is making the case that Africa...
Republic of Congo Goes Visa-Free for All Africans Starting January 2027
President Denis Sassou-N'Guesso made the announcement on Africa Day in Brazzaville as the African Development Bank opened its annual meetings...
Senegal Appoints New Prime Minister as Faye Moves to Contain Fiscal Crisis
Veteran central banker takes the helm as Senegal races to stabilize its public finances and reengage frozen negotiations with international...
Namibia President Calls for Preservation of Cultural Heritage
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday called on Namibians to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems, saying they...