Africa Urged to Tackle Illicit Tobacco Trade as Global Treaty Talks Close
African institutions and global health officials are calling for stronger action against the illicit tobacco trade, warning that illegal flows...
Can Africa Turn Its G20 Seat Into Real Influence?
As South Africa hosts the 2025 summit, the continent seeks to convert symbolic inclusion into global policy impact
Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains Open New Paths in Sustainable Tourism
Rising 4,377 meters above sea level, Tullu Dimtu stands as the second-highest peak in Ethiopia and the crown of the...
Think Tanks Positioned as Catalysts in Africa’s Fiscal Transformation
As the 11th Africa Think Tank Summit wrapped up on Friday, leaders called on think tanks to drive forward reforms...
AI Reshaping Africa’s Fiscal Systems Through Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already reshaping how governments manage resources, design policies, and deliver services, unlocking new possibilities for smarter...
Africa’s Agricultural Promise Hinges on Fulfilling Fiscal Commitments
At a side event of the 11th Africa Think Tank Summit in Addis Ababa, Professor Mitowanou E. Koffi-Tessio, Executive Director...
11th Africa Think Tank Summit Calls for Stronger Fiscal Leadership
The 11th Africa Think Tank Summit opened Wednesday in Addis Ababa, launching three days of dialogue focused on advancing public...
34th ACBF Board of Governors Push for Strong Fiscal Systems
The 34th Annual Meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Board of Governors brought together African senior officials, diplomats,...
Health Taxes Shape Africa’s Path to Sustainable Financing
The 34th Board of Governors meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation in Addis Ababa on Tuesday featured an engaging...
Africa’s Think Tanks Step Up to Bridge Policy and Action
As Africa looks to shape its own future through homegrown solutions, leaders say the power of knowledge will take a...
Rwanda Taps Japanese Yen Market for First Time in Loan Deal
East African nation uses World Bank-backed guarantees to diversify funding sources, lower costs and expand access to Asian capital markets
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...