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,...
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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...
Nigeria Records 4.07% GDP Growth in Q4 2025 as Reforms Boost Key Sectors
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.07% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting broad-based expansion across key sectors, according to a...
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...
Ghana Reports Fiscal Gains as Debt Falls and Inflation Eases
Ghana recorded stronger fiscal results in 2025, with lower public debt, easing inflation, and improved growth indicators following fiscal consolidation...
Cameroon Cocoa Wins Gold at Global Quality Awards
Cameroon cocoa won gold at the Cacao of Excellence Awards in Amsterdam, reinforcing its standing in premium cocoa markets and...
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...
Africa Business Forum Urges Stronger Investment for Jobs, Innovation
Africa needs stronger mechanisms to channel investment into jobs and innovation, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for...
Côte d’Ivoire Receives Sacred Drum Seized During Colonial Rule
A sacred talking drum seized from Côte d'Ivoire in 1916 arrived in Abidjan on Friday, completing the first official restitution...
Mozambique Launches $28 Million Recovery Project in Conflict-Hit North
Mozambique, the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a $28 million project to rebuild livelihoods...
Nigeria Approves First National Policy on Cosmetics Safety
Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety, establishing a unified system to regulate how cosmetic products are...
Rwanda Positions Kigali Financial Centre as Africa’s Investment Gateway
Rwanda's Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) used this week's Inclusive FinTech Forum to advance its case as a preferred structuring...