Côte d’Ivoire Launches $7.7 Million Youth Fund to Back Community Projects
A 4.3 billion CFA franc fund will finance youth-led projects across Côte d’Ivoire, with grants supporting health, education, culture and...
Nigeria Launches Digital Postcode System to Improve Location-based Services
West African country says its digital postcode system will identify every addressable location, aiming to improve deliveries, emergency response and...
Ghana Strengthens Clinical Trial Capabilities to Improve Health Preparedness
Ghana is developing its first national clinical trials strategy after 15 research and health institutions assessed their capacity with support...
$5 Billion Digital Corridor to Link African Markets, Payments
AfCFTA and Quest Ghana plan a continent-wide platform for payments, commodities and commerce, with Seychelles providing sovereign support to the...
Benin School Championships Showcase Youth Talent in Sports, Culture
The 25th National Primary School Championships brought young athletes from across Benin to Djougou for four days of competition and...
Young Africans Welcome Global Powers but Want Investment on Their Terms, Report Finds
African Youth Survey 2026 finds 80% worry about foreign influence, even as 55% favor strong alliances with major global powers...
Multilateral Fund Approves $22.3 Million for African Cooling and Ozone Projects
Funding will support sustainable cooling, energy efficiency and climate-friendly technologies in eight African countries as demand for cooling rises.
Togo Rises to Lower-Middle-Income Status in New World Bank Income Classification
Classification marks an economic milestone for Togo, as the West African country's statistical updates, economic growth and favorable exchange rate...
Ghana Settles $700 Million Eurobond Obligation Ahead of Schedule
Payment, made ahead of schedule, includes $525.2 million in principal and $174.8 million in interest under the country's debt exchange...
Mission 300 Connects Over 50 Million Africans to Electricity, Reaching Major Milestone
Backed by billions in financing, the initiative is accelerating electrification, expanding power access and driving energy reforms across Africa
Southern Africa Bloc Seeks Private Capital to Tap 380 Million-Consumer Market
The Southern African Development Community is pushing for more private investment as constrained public finances increase the need for infrastructure...
Gold, Coffee Surge Drives Ethiopia Export Revenue to $2.3 Billion as Refinery Opens
Gold and coffee powered a 176% jump in two-month export receipts, while weak factory shipments underscored Ethiopia’s reliance on commodities...
Diamonds Power Botswana’s 8.7% Rebound as Pressure Builds for Broader Growth
Botswana’s diamond rebound lifted economic growth in the second quarter, while weaker household spending and non-mining activity sharpened the focus...
F1 Returns to Africa as Rwanda Lands 10-Year Grand Prix Deal
Kagame says the African Grand Prix is a milestone for the continent, opening a new chapter aimed at creating jobs,...