Africa’s Agricultural Promise Hinges on Fulfilling Fiscal Commitments
At a side event of the 11th Africa Think Tank Summit in Addis Ababa, Professor Mitowanou E. Koffi-Tessio, Executive Director...
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.
11th Africa Think Tank Summit Calls for Stronger Fiscal Leadership
The 11th Africa Think Tank Summit opened Wednesday in Addis Ababa, launching three days of dialogue focused on advancing public...
34th ACBF Board of Governors Push for Strong Fiscal Systems
The 34th Annual Meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Board of Governors brought together African senior officials, diplomats,...
US-Africa Trade Pact Expires Amid Growing Uncertainty
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has expired, marking the end of 25 years of duty-free access to the...
Africa’s Think Tanks Step Up to Bridge Policy and Action
As Africa looks to shape its own future through homegrown solutions, leaders say the power of knowledge will take a...
Nigeria Revokes 1,200 Mineral Licenses to Improve Efficiency
Nigeria has revoked 1,263 mineral licenses due to defaults in the payment of annual service fees, in a move aimed...
Benin Government Begins Cash Transfers to Poorest Households
The government of Benin has begun distributing cash transfers to poor households as part of its new social protection program,...
‘Unstoppable Africa’ Forum Puts Continent at Center of Global Growth
Africa’s role in driving the next wave of global economic growth was in focus Sunday as heads of state, CEOs,...
West Africa Bloc Launches Social Protection Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan during a...
Young Algerian Chefs Impress at Creative Africa Nexus
Young culinary talent made a powerful impression at the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus Junior Chef Competition, held during the recently...
Kolwezi Fashion Week Aligns Local Creativity with DR Congo’s Creative Economy Ambitions
Second edition highlights fashion, heritage and entrepreneurship as pillars of economic diversification, reflecting efforts to position the mining city as...
Ethiopia Defies Regional Slowdown with Record $4.32 Billion Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
Foreign direct investment climbed 8% to a record $4.32 billion as sweeping macroeconomic reforms, renewable energy investments and digitalized government...
Togo Rises to Lower-Middle-Income Status in New World Bank Income Classification
Classification marks an economic milestone for Togo, as the West African country's statistical updates, economic growth and favorable exchange rate...
High-Level Training Strengthens African Diplomats’ Knowledge of Carbon Markets
ACBF, AUC and AIDA convene African ambassadors and diplomats in Addis Ababa to strengthen technical expertise and policy engagement on...