South Africa Invokes Disaster Law to Address Gender-Based Violence
South Africa has formally classified gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster under Section 23 of the Disaster Management...
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Sahel Bloc Launches Regional Investment Bank in Bamako
The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger on Tuesday inaugurated a new regional development bank in Bamako, launching what...
Africa’s Gender Movement Needs a New Framework
A Pan-African conversation hosted by HERizon Africa on Monday challenged long-standing assumptions about how the global gender gap should be...
Ghana Sends Engineers to Jamaica for Post-Hurricane Reconstruction
Ghana has deployed 54 military engineers to Jamaica to assist with reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which killed at least...
Dangote Commits $688 Million to Support Education in Nigeria
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged ₦1 trillion ($688 million) to fund education across Nigeria over the next decade,...
West Africa to Cut Air Travel Costs from 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a major regional reform to reduce air travel costs across...
Africa Trade Gateway Positioned as Digital Backbone for Intra-African Trade
Platform links customs, payments, and logistics to support seamless trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area
Ghana Launches $71 million Program to Tackle Jobs Crisis
With support from the African Development Bank, Ghana has launched a $71 million initiative to reduce unemployment among women and...
Egypt Moves to Launch Second Tax Facilitation Package
Government targets stronger compliance, simpler procedures and renewed investor confidence
East Africa Court Ruling Clears Path for Uganda Tanzania Pipeline
Decision removes a key hurdle for the $10 billion EACOP project while rights groups warn of displacement and ecosystem risks
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...