Kagame Urges African Countries to Take Active Role in Shaping AI Future
Rwanda President Paul Kagame says Africa has the talent to help shape artificial intelligence and must not accept lagging behind...
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.
Addis Ababa ‘Walks the Talk’ Ahead of Major African Health Meeting
Ministers, athletes, children and residents walk through Addis Ababa to promote healthier lives as Africa's health leaders gather for a...
Benin School Championships Showcase Youth Talent in Sports, Culture
The 25th National Primary School Championships brought young athletes from across Benin to Djougou for four days of competition and...
Africa Wants to Turn Diaspora Money into Investment
The African Union is working on a new framework to encourage Africans living abroad to invest more of their capital...
Cameroon Defeats Malawi 3-0 To Win Its First Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Title
Marie Ngah scored twice as the Indomitable Lionesses ended three previous final disappointments with a commanding victory over tournament debutant...
SADC’s Critical Minerals Can Power Africa’s Structural Transformation
For generations, the continent has supplied the world with raw and semi-finished commodities while receiving a disproportionately small share of...
Somalia’s Omar Artan Becomes 1st non-European to Referee the UEFA Super Cup
The 34-year-old’s landmark assignment follows a decade of refereeing firsts and a new cooperation agreement between UEFA and CAF
Liberian President Boakai Warns Officials Over Delays in Development Agenda
President Joseph Boakai demands measurable progress on roads, health, education and jobs as the government reviews the first year of...
Young Africans Welcome Global Powers but Want Investment on Their Terms, Report Finds
African Youth Survey 2026 finds 80% worry about foreign influence, even as 55% favor strong alliances with major global powers...
Ethiopia’s Abiy Rallies Youth to Enroll in Free Coding Courses as Country Targets 7 Million Coders By 2026
ECODES initiative seeks to equip Ethiopian youth with digital literacy and foundational technology skills needed for education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Senegalese Football Star Sadio Mané Launches $20 Million Agro-Processing Project in Bambali
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Sadio Mané invests $20.4 million in a mango-processing project in his hometown of Bambali...
Ghana Strengthens Clinical Trial Capabilities to Improve Health Preparedness
Ghana is developing its first national clinical trials strategy after 15 research and health institutions assessed their capacity with support...
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...