Ethiopia Intensifies Reforestation Drive with Launch of 8th Green Legacy Campaign
The tree-planting drive has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia's environmental policy, linking ecosystem restoration with economic development goals.
‘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...
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%...
ATLAS Umoja AI Unites Partners to Drive AI in African Languages
Supporters say the initiative will also help attract investment, strengthen national AI capabilities and expand access to digital services across...
Luanda Declaration Pushes African Leaders to Turn Blue Economy Plans into Action
Declaration calls for turning Africa's blue economy strategies into measurable action, backed by financing, stronger institutions and regional cooperation
Nigerian Entrepreneur Raises $7 Million for Hair-Braiding Robot
Harvard MS/MBA graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi founded HaloBraid to ease the time and strain of professional hair braiding.
West Africa Bloc Reiterates Commitment to Launch Single Currency in 2027
Economic Community of West African States leaders approve phased rollout of the ECO, limiting initial participation to countries that meet...
New Playbook Helps Women Entrepreneurs Bridge Africa’s $42bn Financing Gap
Featuring case studies from 25 founders across Africa, the publication offers practical guidance on raising capital, building investor confidence and...
Inclusive Education Seen as Foundation for Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Quality, inclusive education is the cornerstone of Africa's sustainable future, with experts urging reforms rooted in Ubuntu and decolonization.
People, Not Technology, Remain Africa’s Biggest Digital Transformation Challenge
Experts speaking during DigiBiz Africa's latest webinar said businesses often focus on software while overlooking the human behaviors that determine...
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...