15 Startups Advance to Acceleration Phase of Timbuktoo HealthTech Hub
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa, in partnership with the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation, has...
President Mahama Pledges Vibrant 24-Hour Economy for Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) — In a historic ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn...
France to Reassess Africa Ties, Pushes for Reinvestment
PARIS (BG) — French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a bold reassessment of France’s engagement with Africa, highlighting the...
West Africa Marks Milestone as Mauritania and Senegal Begin Major Gas Production
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (BG) — Senegal and Mauritania have achieved a significant milestone with the start of natural gas production from...
Cameroon Launches New Platform to Modernize Public Administration
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (BG) - The Cameroonian government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to streamline and digitize administrative and financial procedures,...
Mozambique Urged to Prioritize Stability for Energy Potential, Economic Growth
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has emphasized the importance of peace and stability in Mozambique...
COMMENTARY: Gabon’s Forestry Economy at a Crossroads
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) - Gabon’s forestry sector is emerging as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, contributing to employment, exports,...
2024 UNESCO Recognitions Highlight Africa’s Cultural and Educational Contributions
DOUALA, Cameroon (BG) - Africa’s profound cultural, historical, and educational treasures have again received global recognition as UNESCO expanded its...
Africa Takes Significant Steps Towards Enhancing Trade Integration Across the Continent
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (BG) - On Sunday, African ministers of justice marked a milestone by adopting the eight annexes of the...
AI Revolutionizes Global Landscape: UN Chief Calls for Responsible Governance
Kigali, Rwanda (BG) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely reshaping the world; it is revolutionizing it, declared UN Secretary-General...
Mindset Shift Could Unlock Africa’s Development Financing Potential
Policy experts say stronger institutions, productive debt and a shift in mindset can help countries mobilize domestic resources to finance...
Kenya Approves First Locally Domiciled Exchange Traded Fund
Capital Markets Authority clears WSA Banking Index fund, expected to list in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving investors broad...
Kagame Urges African Countries to Take Active Role in Shaping AI Future
Rwanda President Paul Kagame says Africa has the talent to help shape artificial intelligence and must not accept lagging behind...
Ghana’s Bad-Loan Problem is Becoming a Financial-Stability Story
Banks are repairing their balance sheets as the economy recovers, but an 18% nonperforming-loan ratio remains a threat to credit...