Egypt Revives National Flour Fortification Program to Combat Anemia
CAIRO, Egypt (BG) — Egypt has relaunched its National Flour Fortification Program with support from the World Food Programme to...
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.
Cameroon Moves to Tackle Maternal Mortality with New Health Strategy
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — Cameroon is set to launch a five-year national strategy to improve maternal health and reduce one...
Africa Demands Equal Role in Global Health, WHO Official Says
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Africa must move beyond its image as a passive recipient of global health aid and take...
La RDC enquête sur une flambée de maladies dans la province de l’Équateur
Épidémie en RDC : OMS enquête, paludisme confirmé, autres causes étudiées, défis logistiques.
Senegal Unveils Ambitious Digital Strategy, the ‘Technological New Deal’
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegal has set its sights on becoming a leader in Africa’s digital economy by launching its...
Le Sénégal se prépare à accueillir les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse (JOJ) 2026
Premiers Jeux Olympiques en Afrique, Dakar 2026, 2700 athlètes, parité totale.
Tour du Rwanda 2025 Launches With Global Spotlight
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda, Africa's premier cycling race, kicked off Sunday at...
Centrafrique : intensification de la vaccination contre la polio dans les communautés isolées
La Centrafrique intensifie sa lutte contre la polio en ciblant notamment les populations vulnérables des zones minières isolées.
Un engagement politique et financier essentiel pour freiner la progression des maladies non transmissibles
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) – Experts et professionnels de la santé ont appelé à un investissement accru, tant politique que financier,...
Global Forum in Rwanda Urges Immediate Action on Rising Noncommunicable Diseases Crisis
KIGALI, Rwanda (Bantu Gazette) — For the first time, Africa is hosting the Global Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Forum, a...
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...