Benin Promotes Sports-Based Learning Through Akassato Pilot Project
West African country says a pilot program in Akassato is using sports to boost children's cognitive, motor and social development,...
Burkina Faso PM Calls for Results-Driven Implementation of 2026-2030 Development Strategy
Prime Minister cites economic gains in 2025 and urges officials to accelerate reforms, investment projects and domestic resource mobilization
Ghana Launches AgriConnect Compact to Boost Food Security, Jobs, Agricultural Investment
A $3.5 billion agricultural initiative backed by the World Bank Group and development partners aims to strengthen food security, create...
Research Finds Consumer Demand, Not Herd Size, Drives African Dairy Development
Policy support and higher dairy consumption have helped North Africa build stronger dairy sectors than regions with larger cattle populations,...
‘You are not alone’ WHO chief pledges solidarity with DR Congo communities battling Ebola
Visiting the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says trust, community leadership and...
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...
Nigeria Launches AI-Powered Government Information Platform in Four Languages
WhatsApp integration puts federal services within reach of low-literacy and underserved communities
World-Class Port Operator Pledges $600 Million Investment in Nigeria
Investment to support Apapa port modernization following talks at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali
Rwanda Secures €45M to Expand Climate-Resilient Irrigation in Drought-Prone East
Rwanda has secured €45.4 million in additional financing to build a climate-resilient irrigation system across 3,073 hectares of agricultural land...
Nigeria Courts Trillions in Global Capital as Tinubu Pitches Paris Investors
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu held a closed investor meeting in Paris on Tuesday with representatives from some of the world's...
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,...