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...
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.
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.
Ethiopia Intensifies Reforestation Drive with Launch of 8th Green Legacy Campaign
The tree-planting drive has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia's environmental policy, linking ecosystem restoration with economic development goals.
Ethiopia Pledges Early Climate Action as It Prepares to Host COP32 in 2027
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali urged early climate action at COP31 in Antalya, highlighting tree-planting efforts as Addis Ababa...
COP31 | UN Official Urges Shift from Climate Pledges to Concrete Action in Africa
Claver Gatete highlights financing gaps, weak institutional arrangements and the need for sustained investment to deliver lasting climate results across...
Hidden Trade Costs Threaten Africa’s Free Trade Ambitions, Report Warns
The Africa Export Competitiveness Report 2025 finds that border delays, weak transport networks and uneven regulations threaten the benefits of...
Uganda Secures Deal to Host African Humanitarian Agency
ENTEBBE Uganda has signed a host country agreement with the African Union (AU) to establish the African Humanitarian Agency (AfHA),...