Nigeria Finance Minister Backs Private Sector Growth with IFC Support
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s...
Eritrea Stresses Importance of Female Education in National Development
ASMARA, Eritrea (BG) — Eritrean officials are emphasizing the crucial role of educated and skilled women in shaping the nation's...
AU Urges Policy Innovation for Sustainable Fisheries in Africa
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has reiterated the importance of innovative policies...
Community Action Helps Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) - Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have long afflicted the world's most vulnerable populations, causing...
Bringing Health Care Closer to Displaced Communities in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (BG)— In the heart of Al-Adalada camp, located west of Mogadishu, 49-year-old Hawa Sharif Ali has found a...
La Banque africaine et l’Agence américaine unies pour les infrastructures en Afrique
Abidjan, le 24 janvier 2025 (BG) – La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) et l’Agence américaine pour le commerce et...
Burundi : forte baisse des prix des denrées alimentaires
GITEGA, Burundi, 21 janvier 2025 (BG) – L'année 2025 a débuté avec une baisse notable des prix des denrées de...
Nigerian Youth Lead Fight Against Period Poverty
ILORIN, Nigeria (BG) — A youth-led initiative in Nigeria is making significant strides in tackling period poverty, according to the...
Africa Moves Toward Food Security with New Agricultural Strategy
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — The African Union (AU) has taken a significant step toward securing food security by adopting a...
Kenya to Recruit 20,000 Teachers as Education Investments Pay Off
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — President William Ruto has announced that the government will recruit an additional 20,000 teachers to sustain...
Ethiopia’s First AI Startup Incubation Program Graduates Inaugural Cohort
Six-month incubation program equips entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support and industry connections to bring AI innovations to market.
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.
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5B Private Equity Placement, Says Funds Will Support Expansion
Company says its private equity offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed, resulting in the issuance of about $2.5 billion in new...