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,...
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‘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...
Obasanjo: Africa’s Future Must Be Built by Africans
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday urged African nations to embrace unity, trade integration and self-reliance, saying “Africa’s future...
Calls for Reparatory Justice Mark Africa-Caribbean Summit
At the second Africa-Caricom summit, held Saturday at the African Union headquarters, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African...
Global Africa Diaspora Day Marks Call for Unity
The African diaspora represents a bridge of culture, enterprise and shared destiny, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados told...
Made in Africa Spirit Sets the Tone for Trade
The Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 opened Thursday with a strong call for African nations to turn ambition into action on...
East Africa Moves to Deepen Cross-Border Financial Integration
African Development Fund backs regional initiative with $9 million grant to strengthen capital markets and payment systems across nine countries
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