Kenya Celebrates Independence Day with Landmark Progress in Universal Health Coverage
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Marking 61 years of independence on Thursday, Kenya celebrated a milestone toward equitable healthcare as President...
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.
Sierra Leone Makes Progress in Maternal, Child Health as World Celebrates Universal Health Coverage Day
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (BG) - As the world celebrates Universal Health Coverage Day, Sierra Leone has made significant progress in...
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Preventive Ebola Vaccination Campaign
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (BG) - A decade after the deadliest Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone has initiated a nationwide preventive vaccination...
Kenya Launches GreenTech Hub, AI Skilling Centre to Drive Africa’s Digital and Green Transformation
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenya launched the timbuktoo GreenTech Hub and the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial...
Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo Named World Athletes of the Year
Olympic Champions Honored for Historic Performances in Track and Field MONACO (BG) - Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo...
Availability of Antiretroviral Treatment Boosts HIV/AIDS Control in Equatorial Guinea
Expanded Access to ARV Treatment Triples Coverage and Reduces HIV Prevalence in the Central African Country MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (BG)...
The Transformative Impact of AI on Africa: A Path to Growth and Innovation
Understanding AI and Its Relevance to Africa YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses a range of technologies designed...
Africa CDC Launches Blueprint to Tackle Endemic and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Plan Aims to Strengthen Health Systems, Boost Disease Prevention Across African Union Member States YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - The Africa...
WHO Africa Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Dies in India
Tanzania Mourns the Loss of Accomplished Public Health Leader DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) - Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the newly...
African Countires Launch Committee to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B
WHO Pledges Support as Countries Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Efforts BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (BG) – With support from...
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...