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...
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.
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...
West African Bloc Eyes Youth Mentorship Network to Ease Unemployment
ABUJA, Nigeria - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is considering the creation of a regional mentoring and...
South Africa Says 3% Growth Can Change Its Jobs Equation. Can It Get There?
South Africa is targeting growth above 3% to tackle unemployment. Reforms have improved confidence, but turning them into investment and...
Rwanda Taps Japanese Yen Market for First Time in Loan Deal
East African nation uses World Bank-backed guarantees to diversify funding sources, lower costs and expand access to Asian capital markets
Mindset Shift Could Unlock Africa’s Development Financing Potential
Policy experts say stronger institutions, productive debt and a shift in mindset can help countries mobilize domestic resources to finance...
Kenya Approves First Locally Domiciled Exchange Traded Fund
Capital Markets Authority clears WSA Banking Index fund, expected to list in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving investors broad...