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...
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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...
Ghana to End Foreign Cocoa Financing, Process Minerals Locally by 2030
Ghana plans to finance its cocoa purchases in local currency and end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, President...
Tunisia Plans Trans-Saharan Land Corridor to Open Sahel Trade Routes
Tunisia is developing a continental land corridor to connect its northern coast to sub-Saharan Africa, Trade and Export Development Minister...
Ghana Introduces Free Visa for All African Travelers Starting May 25
Ghana will remove visa requirements for all African travelers starting May 25, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama announced, making the...
Burkina Faso Patriotic Fund Raises $828 million in 3 Years, Surpassing Target
Burkina Faso's Patriotic Support Fund mobilized 496.97 billion FCFA ($828 million) between 2023 and 2025, exceeding its 400 billion FCFA...
African Leaders Must Rewire Their Strategic Thinking to Unlock AfCFTA’s Full Potential
The numbers make the case for African economic integration better than any political speech can. Full implementation of the African...