South Africa’s President Approves Pay Increase for Public Office Bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved differentiated salary increases for South Africa’s public office bearers, effective April 1, 2025, according to...
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West Africa Records First Social Bond Listing on Luxembourg Green Exchange
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) reached a milestone in sustainable finance as its regional mortgage refinancing institution...
Africa’s Growth Future Lies in Value-Added Trade, WTO Chief Says
Africa can anchor a new model of global growth by moving beyond commodity dependence and expanding value-added production integrated into...
Ghana Clears $1.47 Billion in Energy Debts, Restores World Bank Guarantee
The Government of Ghana paid about $1.47 billion in 2025 to clear energy sector arrears, restore a key World Bank...
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopia has broken ground on Bishoftu International Airport, a multi-billion-dollar project set to become the largest aviation infrastructure development in...
Egypt Tapped as Potential Hub for Pan-African Gold Bank
The Central Bank of Egypt and African Export-Import Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a pan-African Gold...
Equatorial Guinea Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz
Equatorial Guinea has officially moved its capital from the island city of Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz, or City...
Rwanda Tops Africa in World Bank Business Ready Rankings
Rwanda ranks as the top-performing economy in Africa for business readiness, according to the World Bank Business Ready 2025 report,...
Nigeria’s Tinubu Hails Economic Growth After 2025 Gains, Tax Reforms
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria is entering a more robust phase of economic growth in 2026, citing reform gains in...
Morocco Launches Africa’s First Police Hub to Secure the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco has launched the African Police Cooperation Center in Salé, the first facility of its kind on the continent dedicated...
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Cocoa Price Coordination to Shield Farmers from Market Swings
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are deepening coordination on cocoa pricing as the world's two largest producers seek to cushion farmers...
Intra-African Trade Holds the Key to Fertilizer Access Across the Continent
Africa's fertilizer strategy depends on regulatory alignment, efficient trade and integrated markets that connect production with farmers across the continent
Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Building a Citizen-Friendly Public Service
At the opening of the National Public Service Days, Côte d’Ivoire urged stronger citizen-focused governance through digitalization and service reforms
Kenyan Fintech WapiPay Secures Canadian License in North American Push
NAIROBI WapiPay, a fintech company founded in Nairobi, Kenya, has expanded into North America after receiving a Money Services Business...