Ethiopia Lays Foundation for Fertilizer Plant and Oil Refinery
Projects aim to boost Ethiopia’s self-sufficiency in energy and agriculture while fostering unity and global competitiveness.
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US-Africa Trade Pact Expires Amid Growing Uncertainty
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has expired, marking the end of 25 years of duty-free access to the...
Africa’s Think Tanks Step Up to Bridge Policy and Action
As Africa looks to shape its own future through homegrown solutions, leaders say the power of knowledge will take a...
Nigeria Revokes 1,200 Mineral Licenses to Improve Efficiency
Nigeria has revoked 1,263 mineral licenses due to defaults in the payment of annual service fees, in a move aimed...
Benin Government Begins Cash Transfers to Poorest Households
The government of Benin has begun distributing cash transfers to poor households as part of its new social protection program,...
‘Unstoppable Africa’ Forum Puts Continent at Center of Global Growth
Africa’s role in driving the next wave of global economic growth was in focus Sunday as heads of state, CEOs,...
West Africa Bloc Launches Social Protection Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan during a...
Young Algerian Chefs Impress at Creative Africa Nexus
Young culinary talent made a powerful impression at the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus Junior Chef Competition, held during the recently...
Côte d’Ivoire Artisans Boost Career Through New Certification
Thousands of artisans in Côte d’Ivoire who developed their skills through hands-on experience are now taking part in official certification...
Namibia Leads Africa in Gender Equality Rankings
Namibia ranks as the top African country in gender equality in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, published by the...
Kenya’s President Ruto Calls on Africa to Finance its Own Infrastructure
NAIROBI Kenyan President William Ruto has warned that Africa must deploy its own capital to build the infrastructure its development...
CAF, UEFA Sign Agreement to Advance Football Across Africa and Europe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on...
DR Congo Secures $1.25 Billion in Debut Eurobond Amid Reform Momentum
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo has raised $1.25 billion in its first-ever Eurobond issuance, drawing...
‘Africa’s Place in Global Health is Shifting From Object to Architect’
African leaders and global health officials gathered Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for a shift from fragmented interventions to...