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...
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...