Kenya President Announces Plan for Free Higher Education Starting in Sept. 2026
The overhaul comes as demand for higher education rises and public universities face nearly Sh100 billion in debt.
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.
Luanda Declaration Pushes African Leaders to Turn Blue Economy Plans into Action
Declaration calls for turning Africa's blue economy strategies into measurable action, backed by financing, stronger institutions and regional cooperation
West Africa Bloc Reiterates Commitment to Launch Single Currency in 2027
Economic Community of West African States leaders approve phased rollout of the ECO, limiting initial participation to countries that meet...
Atlantic African States Adopt Cotonou Declaration to Boost Maritime Security and Green Trade
Ministers meeting in Benin pledge closer cooperation on maritime security, green logistics corridors and sustainable energy as the Process of...
Kenya Enacts Sovereign Wealth Fund Law to Safeguard Resource Revenue
National investment fund to preserve petroleum and mineral revenues, stabilize the economy and finance long-term development while setting aside wealth...
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...
Kenya Retires Paper Logbooks in Major Digital Overhaul
East African country has replaces paper vehicle logbooks with secure digital eLogbooks, moving registration and ownership services online to reduce...
Rwanda Marks 32nd Liberation Day, Highlights Economic Growth
President Paul Kagame warns the ideology behind the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi remains a regional threat as officials highlight...
Gender Equality Progress Hinges on Implementation, Not New Policies, Experts Warn
Gender equality advocates have called on African governments to shift their focus from developing new gender policies to effectively implementing...
Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Building a Citizen-Friendly Public Service
At the opening of the National Public Service Days, Côte d’Ivoire urged stronger citizen-focused governance through digitalization and service reforms
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...