Africa Moves Toward Food Security with New Agricultural Strategy
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — The African Union (AU) has taken a significant step toward securing food security by adopting a...
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.
African School of Governance Launches to Shape Ethical Leadership in Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The African School of Governance (ASG) officially launched on Tuesday at the Kigali Convention Centre, marking...
Kenya to Recruit 20,000 Teachers as Education Investments Pay Off
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — President William Ruto has announced that the government will recruit an additional 20,000 teachers to sustain...
2025: A Defining Year for Africa’s Agricultural Sector
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Frank K. Tumwebaze, has declared 2025 a pivotal year for Africa’s...
Ugandan Legislators Advocate for Expanding Vocational Training in Prisons
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — Ugandan Members of Parliament have called on the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to...
President Mahama Pledges Vibrant 24-Hour Economy for Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) — In a historic ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn...
France to Reassess Africa Ties, Pushes for Reinvestment
PARIS (BG) — French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a bold reassessment of France’s engagement with Africa, highlighting the...
Gabon’s Leader Sets Strategic Investment Priorities for 2025
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) — Gabon’s Transitional President, Brigadier General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has outlined an ambitious plan to drive...
L’Église catholique prend position à la veille des élections présidentielles de 2025 au Cameroun
Évêques critiquent la gouvernance et l'éventuelle candidature de Biya avant la présidentielle de 2025.
Senegal, Ivory Coast Move to End Foreign Military Bases, Assert Sovereignty
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) – Senegal and Ivory Coast have announced plans to close foreign military bases on their soil, marking...
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...