Africa Advances Visa Openness to Boost Continental Integration, Report Finds
Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda and Seychelles offer visafree access to all Africans NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) – The 2024 Africa Visa Openness Index...
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.
Namibia Holds Pivotal Presidential, National Assembly Elections
Country Poised for Potential Historical Firsts in Leadership WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) Namibians headed to the polls on Wednesday to elect...
‘Zimbabwe’s Debt Resolution Efforts Make Significant Progress’
HARARE, Zimbabwe (BG) - During a High-Level Structured Dialogue meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Monday, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President...
Negative Media Narratives Cost Africa $4.2 Billion Annually, Report Finds
African nations receive disproportionate attention during elections, with a significant focus on negative themes such as violence and corruption. NAIROBI,...
UNDP Official Calls for Rethinking Aid, Emphasizes Domestic Resource Mobilization for Africa’s Future
Ahunna Eziakonwa underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions and narrative shifts during AEC 2024 in Gaborone. GABORONE, Botswana (BG)...
Kenya Cancels Adani Group Airport, Energy Deals Following U.S. Allegations
Over $2 Billion Infrastructure Projects Halted Amid Investigations NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenyan President William Ruto announced the immediate cancellation...
Ethiopian PM Welcomes Major Gold Mining Investment in Gambela
ETNO Mining and the Ethiopian Government partner to modernize gold extraction in Akobo Woreda. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - Ethiopian...
Hunger Crisis Deepens in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 25 million face severe food insecurity amid conflict and displacement. KINSHASA, The Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) – Over...
Southern African Children Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education
Children from Southern Africa Unite for Quality Education and Protection of Their Rights VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, (BG) - Over 7,000 children...
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Launched with Global Support
81 Countries and 26 Organizations Join Effort to Eradicate Hunger by 2030 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (BG) - A new initiative...
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...