Omar Sy Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
French-Senegalese actor Omar Sy has been named ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said....
Development & Impact
Development & Impact focuses on initiatives, projects and solutions improving lives across Africa. This section covers health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, capacity building, social development, community transformation and the work of institutions advancing inclusive progress.
Morocco Uses Advanced Drainage Technology as Rain Hits Africa Cup
Morocco relied on advanced underground drainage technology to keep matches playable at the Africa Cup of Nations despite unusually heavy...
Morocco Puts Infrastructure on Display at Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025, underway in Morocco since Dec. 21, is being staged against the backdrop of extensive...
African Football Body Introduces Yearly Nations League for Top Teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will introduce an annual African Nations League starting in 2026, offering a top-tier competition...
Alternative Education Rebuilds Hope in Cameroon’s South West
Community-run learning centers are helping displaced children return to education, rebuild skills, and regain a sense of stability. In Cameroon’s...
Thousands Gather in Rabat Fan Parks as AFCON Kicks Off
Thousands of supporters gathered in Rabat on Sunday as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 opened with...
Lion-Inspired Medal Unveiled for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
The winning medal design for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will feature a lion symbolizing strength, courage, and host...
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...
Eswatini Launches New Epidemic Surveillance Guidelines
Eswatini has introduced new National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines to improve the early detection and response to public health threats....
Botswana Launches Medical Delivery Drones to Improve Rural Health Access
President Duma Boko on Saturday launched Botswana’s groundbreaking medical delivery drone program in Chanoga, marking a major step toward transforming...
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...