Cameroon Elects Théodore Datouo as National Assembly Speaker
Cameroon’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected Théodore Datouo as speaker, marking the first leadership change in the chamber in more...
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.
Southern African Countries Cut Mobile Roaming Costs Under Regional Framework
Botswana and five Southern African countries have reduced and harmonized mobile roaming tariffs under a regional initiative aimed at lowering...
Africa Emerges as the Global Swing Bloc in a Shifting Global Order
Moments of geopolitical conflict often reshape the global economy in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield. Energy markets tighten,...
Mame Khady Diouf: A Rising Force in Peace Negotiations and Mediation
In many high-level peace negotiations across Africa, those most affected by conflict are absent from the room. Women, who often...
Ethiopia Marks 130 Years of Adwa Victory as Symbol of African Sovereignty
Ethiopia on Monday marked the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa with a national commemoration at the Adwa Victory...
DR Congo Launches Survey to Advance Gender Parity Reforms
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide survey to assess how gender policy is understood and implemented across...
Senegal Police Strengthen Gender Inclusion in Security Sector
The Senegal National Police took a step toward strengthening gender inclusion within the country’s security institutions following a meeting of...
South Sudan Adopts Cybercrime, Audit Reforms To Boost Accountability
South Sudan adopted cybercrime and audit reforms Wednesday after President Salva Kiir signed three laws aimed at strengthening digital enforcement...
Ghana to End Foreign Cocoa Financing, Process Minerals Locally by 2030
Ghana plans to finance its cocoa purchases in local currency and end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, President...
Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa Waiver for Diplomatic, Service Passport Holders
Nigeria and Angola on Sunday signed a visa-exemption agreement covering holders of diplomatic and official or service passports, Nigeria’s Foreign...
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...