Africa HealthTech Summit Pushes Policy Reform for Innovation
The fourth Africa HealthTech Summit opened in Kigali on Oct. 13 with a strong call for African governments to adopt...
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.
AI Reshaping Africa’s Fiscal Systems Through Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already reshaping how governments manage resources, design policies, and deliver services, unlocking new possibilities for smarter...
Health Taxes Shape Africa’s Path to Sustainable Financing
The 34th Board of Governors meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation in Addis Ababa on Tuesday featured an engaging...
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
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,...
Water Security Moves from Commitment to Implementation at AU Public Lecture
AU institutions, academia and youth examined how stronger capacity, gender-responsive policy and innovation can advance water and sanitation commitments.
Policy Harmonization, Regional Trade Key to Closing Africa’s Energy Gap
African Union Commissioner Lerato Dorothy Mataboge calls for coordinated energy policies, investment and cross-border electricity trade to close Africa’s power...
Peace Requires Investment in the People Who Sustain It
Mame Khady Louise Diouf calls for sustained investment in women, young people and local communities to strengthen mediation, build trust...
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich Breaks World Half-Marathon Record in Copenhagen
She clocked 1:05:15 to break the women-only world half-marathon record in Copenhagen, claiming her second world title of 2026 and...