Nigeria’s Lagos State Expands Housing Push Amid Rising Urban Demand
Lagos State is intensifying efforts to address its housing deficit, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announcing that more than 11,000 new...
Policy & Governance
Policy & Governance covers the institutions, decisions and public affairs shaping Africa’s future. This section focuses on governance, diplomacy, elections, regional integration, public policy, African Union affairs, intergovernmental cooperation and political developments that influence the continent’s direction.
World Leaders Push Inclusive Growth at G20 South Africa
The G20 Leaders met Saturday for the first time on African soil under South Africa’s presidency, marking a historic...
Can Africa Turn Its G20 Seat Into Real Influence?
As South Africa hosts the 2025 summit, the continent seeks to convert symbolic inclusion into global policy impact
Africa’s Economic Potential Can Drive Global Growth, Expert Panel Finds
Ramaphosa backs G20 expert report urging debt relief and investment to unlock Africa’s potential.
West Africa Bloc Equips Diplomats on Cybersecurity
Regional program prepares diplomats to teach cybersecurity and cyber diplomacy across West African institutions
Air Senegal Orders Nine Aircraft in Biggest Purchase for two Decades
Deal signed at Dubai Air Show marks carrier’s first Boeing purchase since 2004 as it prepares new routes and fleet...
South Africa Showcases AI, Energy, Trade Wins Ahead of G20 Summit
South Africa’s G20 presidency delivers gains in AI, energy, trade and financial policy, with strong AU collaboration and global support.
Ramaphosa Says U.S. G20 Boycott Is ‘Their Loss’
South Africa welcomes world leaders for first G20 summit on African soil as U.S. skips over disputed claims about white...
G20–Africa Dialogue Sharpens Focus on Debt, Financial Reform
African leaders call for fairer creditor assessments and improved debt management under shared vision for Agenda 2063
Kenya Introduces School Fees as Malawi Declares Free Education
Kenya will begin charging public senior secondary school students an annual fee of KSh 53,554 (approximately $414) starting in 2026,...
Who Gets to Define African Art? Moroccan Cubism and the Right to Self-Representation
Moroccan Cubism challenges who gets to shape African art, calling on artists and cultural voices to claim authorship of their...
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors Navi Pillay for a legal career confronting apartheid, genocide and war crimes and advancing international...
Africa Launches Own Credit Rating Agency in Push to Reshape Risk Assessments
AfCRA will offer an African-led view of sovereign and corporate credit risk, seeking to widen rating coverage and bring more...
Morocco Bets on Sports Hosting to Drive Growth and Gender Equity
Morocco's sports hosting boom has built global ambitions, but questions over public spending, stadium use and women's representation will shape...