Senegal’s Leader Vows Education Reform, Emphasizes Role of Teachers
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reaffirmed his commitment to overhauling Senegal’s education system during the Grand Prix...
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.
L’Afrique doit écrire son propre narratif, plaide l’homme d’affaires Célestin Tawamba
L’entrepreneur Tawamba plaide pour l'autonomie économique africaine via la ZLECAf et une gouvernance repensée.
‘Transforming basic education can boost inclusive growth in South Africa’
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age...
Nigerian Finance Minister Endorses Central Bank Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has endorsed the Central...
Trump’s Aid Freeze ‘is a Wake-Up Call for Africa’
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized Africa’s reliance on foreign aid, responding to U.S. President...
AU Urges Policy Innovation for Sustainable Fisheries in Africa
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has reiterated the importance of innovative policies...
MOVE AFRICA Initiative Seeks to Reframe Migration Narrative
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) — The African Union (AU) has launched the MOVE AFRICA project to reshape migration narratives, highlighting...
West Africa’s Cashew Industry Creates Opportunities for Women
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire (BG) —For thousands of women in West Africa, cashew farming is more than just a livelihood—it is...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Withdraw From West Africa Bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced Wednesday that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso,...
Les dirigeants africains appellent à une réforme profonde de l’UA
Dirigeants africains réaffirment à Nairobi leur engagement aux réformes de l'UA pour une Afrique plus forte et mieux financée.
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...