Ghana’s Ruling Party Concedes Defeat, Paving Way for Peaceful Transition
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) - Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday to...
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.
Ghana Votes in Crucial Elections, Showcasing Democratic Strength
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) - Ghanaian voters are heading to the polls on Saturday, December 7, to elect a new president...
Experts Call for Bold Action to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa
AFAWA Initiative Surpasses $2.42 Billion in Financing for Women-Led Businesses RABAT, Morocco (BG) - African leaders and financial institutions on...
Zambia-Lobito Rail Project Gains Momentum Following Biden’s Angola Visit
Transformative Corridor to Connect Africa’s Key Mining Regions to Global Markets LUANDA, Angola (BG) - The Zambia-Lobito Rail Project, spearheaded...
‘Urgent Need to Close Africa’s Infrastructure Investment Gap’
Africa Investment Forum in Rabat Focuses on Mobilizing Resources for Transformative Projects RABAT, Morocco (BG) - Experts at the 2024...
UN Women Launches Shelters for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Ethiopia
Initiatives in Amhara and Tigray Regions Aim to Support Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence KOMBOLCHA, Ethiopia (BG) - UN Women...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected First Female President of Namibia
Historic Victory Marks a Landmark Moment for Gender Equality in SADC WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) - Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has won Namibia’s...
ECOWAS Progress Report Highlights Reduced Roaming Tariffs, Regional Cooperation
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) - The 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the...
South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission Highlights Trade, Regional Stability, Cooperation
Presidents Ramaphosa and Tinubu Commit to Strengthening Relations During 11th Session of the BNC CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) -...
New Report Urges IMF Reforms to Empower Low and Middle-Income Nations
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a report titled "The IMF and...
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...