Africa’s Fertilizer Dependence is an Industrial Problem with Industrial Solutions
Stronger fertilizer value chains, integrated infrastructure and regional markets can improve agricultural productivity and food security across the continent
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.
Liberia President Calls for Stronger Support for Farmers, Improved Government Performance
President directs Agriculture Ministry to provide regular crop production updates, expand farmer support services and strengthen efforts to keep Liberia...
Barred from the World Cup, Africa’s Referee of the Year Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns to Mogadishu as the nation's leader and head of state receive him with full solidarity after...
Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness Highlights the Need for a Clear Framework
An active Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested Kenya's public health preparedness and exposed...
Ghana Launches AgriConnect Compact to Boost Food Security, Jobs, Agricultural Investment
A $3.5 billion agricultural initiative backed by the World Bank Group and development partners aims to strengthen food security, create...
Benin Announces Free Public Secondary Education for All Girls
President Romuald Wadagni says the policy will remove financial barriers to education and help thousands of girls stay in school...
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Make History with 2026 BAL Championship Victory
The Kigali-based club became the first team from Rwanda to capture the Basketball Africa League championship with a 90-88 win...
Research Finds Consumer Demand, Not Herd Size, Drives African Dairy Development
Policy support and higher dairy consumption have helped North Africa build stronger dairy sectors than regions with larger cattle populations,...
‘You are not alone’ WHO chief pledges solidarity with DR Congo communities battling Ebola
Visiting the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says trust, community leadership and...
Nigeria Launches AI-Powered Government Information Platform in Four Languages
WhatsApp integration puts federal services within reach of low-literacy and underserved communities
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...