Senegal Seeks Withdrawal of French Troops, Macron Recognizes Thiaroye Massacre
President Faye Rejects Foreign Military Bases While Calling for Reparative Action on Historical Atrocities DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegalese 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.
Mauritania’s President Announces Wage Hikes and Reforms on Independence Day
El Ghazouani Pledges Pay Increases for Teachers, Soldiers and Calls for Retirement System Reforms NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (BG) — Mauritanian President...
Investment in Adolescent Girls Could Add $2.4 Trillion to Africa’s Economy by 2040, World Bank Says
Report calls for targeted investments in education, health, and empowerment to unlock economic potential. YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - A World...
Senegal’s Constitutional Council Confirms Ruling Party’s Win in Parliamentary Elections
PASTEF Secures 130 of 165 Seats in National Assembly, Cementing Legislative Control DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegal's Constitutional Council has...
PIDA Week 2024: Experts Highlight Resilience, Connectivity, and Integration in Africa
Leaders and stakeholders emphasize resilience, digital connectivity, and regional trade for sustainable growth. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The Programme...
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...
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)...
Who Gets to Define African Art? Moroccan Cubism and the Right to Self-Representation
Moroccan Cubism challenges who gets to shape African art, calling on artists and cultural voices to claim authorship of their...
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors Navi Pillay for a legal career confronting apartheid, genocide and war crimes and advancing international...
Africa Launches Own Credit Rating Agency in Push to Reshape Risk Assessments
AfCRA will offer an African-led view of sovereign and corporate credit risk, seeking to widen rating coverage and bring more...
Morocco Bets on Sports Hosting to Drive Growth and Gender Equity
Morocco's sports hosting boom has built global ambitions, but questions over public spending, stadium use and women's representation will shape...