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...
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.
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
Nigeria Backs Togo’s Leadership on African Free Trade at Lomé Forum
Nigeria's minister of industry, trade and investment praised Togo's head of state Tuesday for his engagement on African economic integration,...
Africa’s Free Trade Secretariat, ITC Renew Partnership to Expand Markets for Small Businesses
Lomé, Togo The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) renewed their partnership Monday...
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Livestock Trading Center to Strengthen Export Supply Chain
Horn of Africa country invests in pastoral infrastructure to support livestock exports
West Africa Bloc Turns to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Skills, Innovation
LOMÉ, Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urged policymakers to prioritize digital skills and artificial intelligence alongside...
Rwanda Secures €45M to Expand Climate-Resilient Irrigation in Drought-Prone East
Rwanda has secured €45.4 million in additional financing to build a climate-resilient irrigation system across 3,073 hectares of agricultural land...
President Faye Says Senegal’s Sporting Success Must Power National Development
NAIROBI Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told a high-level panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday that...
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...