Rwanda Launches Official Bid to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - Rwanda has officially launched its bid to bring the Formula 1 Grand Prix to Africa, President...
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.
East Africa’s IGAD Ministers Endorse Child Policy Framework to Safeguard Children’s Rights
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - In a landmark conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ministers responsible for Children’s Affairs from...
Horn of Africa Countries Urged to Strengthen Regional Collaboration for Development
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - A new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) highlights the transformative potential of regional...
Africa’s Critical Mineral Resources Must Benefit Africans First, Says UN Chief
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday urged that Africa’s critical mineral resources be...
East Africa’s IGAD Endorses New Strategy to Strengthen Food Security
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (BG)- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Tuesday convened a high-level ministerial meeting to endorse the...
L’ACBF vise à renforcer le leadership en matière de gestion des finances publiques au Sénégal
Lancement du programme LEAPS par l'ACBF au Sénégal pour former des leaders en finances publiques africains.
African Capacity Building Foundation Launches Leadership Program to Strengthen Public Financial Management in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) launched its Leadership Excellence in Africa's Public Sector (LEAPS) program...
Africa Has Everything It Needs to Succeed
CASABLANCA, Morocco (BG) - Africa’s potential to drive economic growth and foster resilience took center stage at the Africa Financial...
Africa Eyes E-Mobility as Catalyst for Regional Integration, Sustainable Growth
LUSAKA, Zambia (BG) - A capacity-building workshop on developing regional value chains for electric mobility is underway in Lusaka, Zambia,...
Rwanda: Kigali Car-Free Day Highlights Collective Action to Combat Gender-Based Violence
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - Thousands of Kigali residents united on Sunday for a special Car-Free Day, using the platform to...
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...