Nigeria’s Lagos Becomes First African City to Host E1 Electric Powerboat Race
Didier Drogba’s Team Global Africa finishes third in a landmark race that brought fans and innovation to Lagos Lagoon
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.
Cheering Crowds Reflect Rwanda’s Spirit at Cycling Worlds
As Rwandans line the streets to catch a glimpse of famous cyclists, the International Cycling Union Road World Championships in...
Ghana Renews Mercy Ships Partnership to Boost Surgical Care
The Government of Ghana has renewed its partnership with international charity Mercy Ships, with plans for the hospital ship Global...
Rwanda Debuts Africa’s First Self-Flying Air Taxi
Rwanda made history with the debut of Africa’s first public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi during the Aviation...
Sanitation Data in Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Major Challenges
Utilities and municipalities across sub-Saharan Africa continue to face major hurdles in managing data related to non-sewered sanitation, according to...
Botswana Unveils $375 Million Health First Fund to Revive Public Health
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko on Monday announced a sweeping initiative to revitalize Botswana’s strained public health system, unveiling a...
500 Global, UN Launch 3 African Startup Programs in Nairobi
Venture capital firm 500 Global and the United Nations Development Programme launched three joint startup programs in Nairobi on Monday,...
Cameroon Maps Path to National AI Strategy After Two-Day Conference
Yaoundé - Cameroon's government pledged Tuesday to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) recommendations into national policy following a two-day conference that...
Nigeria’s Lagos Ranked as World’s Fastest Growing Tech City
LAGOS – Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, has taken the top spot in the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 as the...
Global South Leaders Unite at World Health Assembly for Child Survival
GENEVA - Health ministers and representatives from sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia gathered on the sidelines of the 78th World...
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...