Africa Development Bank Head Urges New Trade Approach, End Aid Dependence
ABIDJAN - As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina...
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.
In Kigali, Africa Moves to Reclaim Its Security Future
Kigali, Rwanda - At the International Security Conference on Africa, President Paul Kagame urged African nations to move beyond dependence...
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Raises Hope and Concern
LAGOS - Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.4% in 2024, its strongest performance in more than a decade, as government reforms...
Thomas Sankara Mausoleum Inaugurated in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU - The government of Burkina Faso on Saturday inaugurated a mausoleum honoring President Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions,...
Au Gabon, l’Afrique tente d’unifier ses marchés
Atelier régional à Libreville pour accélérer la ZLECAf et booster le commerce intra-africain, notamment via les PME.
À Abidjan, l’Afrique veut passer des discours aux actes
Dirigeants réunis à Abidjan pour action concrète : industrialisation, logistique et numérique.
Continental Free Trade Tops Africa CEO Forum Talks
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - At the 2025 Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, African heads of state highlighted the need for...
Nigeria Becomes Member of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has officially joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a nonregional member, following the completion...
Tanzania’s Foreign Currency Ban Sparks Debate, Offers Lessons for Africa
DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania’s recent ban on the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions has sparked a heated...
African Union Urges Responsible AI Use to Safeguard Press Freedom
YAOUNDE, Cameroon - The African Union (AU) has urged media across the continent to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that...
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...