Nigeria Begins $538 Million Agro-Industrial Project Across Eight States
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) - Nigeria’s government and the African Development Bank (AfDB)have launched the first phase of a $538 million...
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.
Rwanda, Gates Foundation Launch New AI Scaling Hub to Drive Innovation
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The Government of Rwanda and the Gates Foundation on Friday announced the launch of a new...
Africa’s Innovation Potential Takes Center Stage at Kigali AI Summit
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Africa’s immense potential for innovation and creativity can be a competitive advantage in the age of...
Kenya Unveils Blood Automation Plan at Africa Technology Day
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — Kenya is set to introduce whole blood automation technology to modernize its blood transfusion services and...
Africa’s Happiness Scores Show Mixed Progress Amid Resilient Social Bonds
NAIROBI (BG) — While global happiness rankings continue to be dominated by Nordic countries, the 2025 World Happiness Report reveals...
Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman to Lead IOC
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (BG) — Zimbabwe’s sports minister, Kirsty Coventry, was elected Thursday as the 10th president of the International...
Tanzania Launches Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Care System
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) — Tanzania has launched a new initiative to improve its emergency response system as the...
Le Bénin lance un système numérique pour sécuriser le transport routier de marchandises
Bénin lance système numérique pour sécuriser et tracer le transport routier des marchandises.
Nigeria’s Private Sector Launches Investment Fund to Boost Agriculture
ABUJA (BG) — Nigeria’s private sector has introduced a new investment fund aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector and...
Le Togo veut devenir leader en cybersécurité
LOMÉ, Togo (BG) – Le Togo affiche ses ambitions en matière de cybersécurité avec le lancement, à Lomé, des travaux...
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...