Intra-African Trade Holds the Key to Fertilizer Access Across the Continent
Africa's fertilizer strategy depends on regulatory alignment, efficient trade and integrated markets that connect production with farmers 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.
Benin Promotes Sports-Based Learning Through Akassato Pilot Project
West African country says a pilot program in Akassato is using sports to boost children's cognitive, motor and social development,...
Amazon Satellite Expansion, EU Investment Boost Kenya’s Digital Hub Ambitions
Amazon's satellite gateway plans, fresh EU funding and a global data summit are affirming Kenya's role as a leading digital...
Ousmane Sonko Frames France-Senegal World Cup Clash as a Mirror for Africa’s Untapped Power
Senegalese National Assembly speaker says Africa's demographic strength and natural resources make it a creditor to the world, not a...
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
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...
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...