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...
Who Gets to Define African Art? Moroccan Cubism and the Right to Self-Representation
Moroccan Cubism challenges who gets to shape African art, calling on artists and cultural voices to claim authorship of their...
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors Navi Pillay for a legal career confronting apartheid, genocide and war crimes and advancing international...
Africa Launches Own Credit Rating Agency in Push to Reshape Risk Assessments
AfCRA will offer an African-led view of sovereign and corporate credit risk, seeking to widen rating coverage and bring more...
Morocco Bets on Sports Hosting to Drive Growth and Gender Equity
Morocco's sports hosting boom has built global ambitions, but questions over public spending, stadium use and women's representation will shape...