International Conference on Digital Taxation Opens in Dakar with Focus on Africa’s Fiscal Sovereignty
Dakar, Senegal (BG) – The first International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy in Africa opened Tuesday in Dakar,...
Skills Development Key to Driving Africa’s Digital Transformation
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (BG) - Building a skilled workforce to power the digital economy is critical to Africa’s economic transformation,...
Ethiopia, Uganda Sign Key Agreements at 4th Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The Fourth Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting concluded on Friday in Addis Ababa, with...
Rwanda, Gates Foundation Launch New AI Scaling Hub to Drive Innovation
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The Government of Rwanda and the Gates Foundation on Friday announced the launch of a new...
Africa’s Innovation Potential Takes Center Stage at Kigali AI Summit
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Africa’s immense potential for innovation and creativity can be a competitive advantage in the age of...
Africa’s Happiness Scores Show Mixed Progress Amid Resilient Social Bonds
NAIROBI (BG) — While global happiness rankings continue to be dominated by Nordic countries, the 2025 World Happiness Report reveals...
Ethiopian PM Rules Out Conflict with Eritrea Over Sea Access
ADDIS ABABA (BG) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday that his country has no intention of engaging in...
DR Congo, Rwanda Presidents Meet in Qatar, Reaffirm Ceasefire
DOHA, Qatar (BG) — The leaders of Qatar, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) issued a joint...
Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over ‘Neocolonial Delusions’
KIGALI, RWANDA (BG) — Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing its alleged interference in regional affairs and...
Le Burkina Faso adopte l’emballage neutre pour limiter l’attrait du tabac
Le gouvernement burkinabé adopte un décret pour les paquets de cigarettes neutres.
Ethiopia Demands Action-Oriented Shift in Global Climate Finance Ahead of COP32
With COP32 one year away and set to be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is making the case that Africa...
Republic of Congo Goes Visa-Free for All Africans Starting January 2027
President Denis Sassou-N'Guesso made the announcement on Africa Day in Brazzaville as the African Development Bank opened its annual meetings...
Senegal Appoints New Prime Minister as Faye Moves to Contain Fiscal Crisis
Veteran central banker takes the helm as Senegal races to stabilize its public finances and reengage frozen negotiations with international...
Namibia President Calls for Preservation of Cultural Heritage
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday called on Namibians to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems, saying they...