School Feeding Program Brings Hope to Drought-Hit Zimbabwe Communities
BINGA DISTRICT, Zimbabwe (BG) — In the heart of Zimbabwe’s drought-stricken Binga district, resilience is a daily reality. For families...
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 Strengthens Healthcare with New Cold Chain Facility
BONTHE DISTRICT, Sierra Leone (BG) — Sierra Leone has significantly improved healthcare delivery by commissioning a new cold chain facility...
Hope and Recovery Bloom in Uganda’s Kyangwali Refugee Camp
KIBUUBE, Uganda (BG) - In Uganda’s Kyangwali refugee settlement, nestled in the Kikuube district, 24-year-old Grace is reclaiming her life...
Men and Boys Stand Against Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt
MINYA, Egypt (BG) — In the Minya Governorate of Upper Egypt, a quiet revolution is underway. Men and boys, often...
Egypt Drives Digital Strategy to Become Regional Telecommunications Hub
CAIRO, Egypt (BG) - Egypt is stepping up efforts to position itself as a regional hub for communications and digital...
Senegal to Integrate AI into Education Curricula, Boost Science and Technology Engagement
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced a transformative plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and other...
Botswana’s Road Safety Reforms Show Progress in Reducing Accidents, Saving Lives
GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Botswana has improved road safety and reduced traffic-related injuries and deaths through targeted measures that combine...
COMMENTARY: Gabon’s Forestry Economy at a Crossroads
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) - Gabon’s forestry sector is emerging as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, contributing to employment, exports,...
Eritrea Enhances Agricultural Sector in Gash Barka Region, a Pivotal Contributor to National Food Security
BARENTU, Eritrea (BG) - Significant progress has been made in the Eritrean Gash Barka region's agricultural sector through collaborative efforts...
Malawi Tackles Gender Inequality, HIV Through Community-Led Interventions
LILONGWE, Malawi (BG) - Malawi is charting a new course in its battle against gender inequality and the HIV epidemic...
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...