Nigeria’s United Capital Becomes First Foreign Investment Bank Licensed in Ethiopia
The Lagos-headquartered group also secures an investment banking license in Rwanda, taking its pan-African footprint to 12 countries across West,...
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Burkina Faso PM Calls for Results-Driven Implementation of 2026-2030 Development Strategy
Prime Minister cites economic gains in 2025 and urges officials to accelerate reforms, investment projects and domestic resource mobilization
New Botswana City Project Launched to Support Economic Diversification
GABORONE Botswana has launched the New Botswana City project in Gaborone, a development expected to attract investment, create jobs and...
Zimbabwe Secures Non-Permanent Seat on U.N. Security Council
The southern African nation will begin a two-year term in January 2027, marking its return to the council after more...
Millions Turn Out for Ethiopia’s 7th General Election as Leaders and International Observers Monitor the Poll
The introduction of the Mirichaye digital registration platform and 19 nationally televised debates represented a significant modernization effort by Ethiopia's...
Morocco Overtakes South Africa as Africa’s Leading Industrial Economy
African Development Bank's 2025 Industrialization Index ranks Morocco first on the continent, citing export diversification and sustained industrial policy reforms,...
All Eyes on Ethiopia as Seventh General Election Approaches
African Union and IGAD observer missions are monitoring Ethiopia’s seventh general election as more than 50.5 million registered voters prepare...
Senegal Appoints New Prime Minister as Faye Moves to Contain Fiscal Crisis
Veteran central banker takes the helm as Senegal races to stabilize its public finances and reengage frozen negotiations with international...
Africa Is Speaking for Itself
From media and technology to politics and culture, Africa is shaping its global image through stronger voices, institutions, and ideas...
Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Sworn In, Pledges Continuity and Inclusive Growth
In first address, President Wadagni vows to deepen reforms, expand opportunity and preserve democratic continuity in Benin
Chad’s Youngest Minister Urges Unity, Accountability to Revive the Nation’s Sporting Future
Naïr Abakar says sport can become a force for national unity if political infighting, factionalism and public feuds give way...
Kenya’s Food4Education Signs 4-Year Deal to Strengthen Zambia’s School Feeding Program
Technical partnership will support policy, digital systems and financing as Zambia expands school meals to 5.6 million learners by the...
Somalia Opens Women’s Mental Health Unit to Expand Access to Psychiatric Care
The new unit at Mogadishu's Forlanini Hospital will provide specialized treatment and counseling for women, part of broader efforts to...
Guinea Unveils Poultry Development Strategy Aimed at Creating 560,000 Jobs
The West African country aims to combine public and private investment to expand its poultry sector, create jobs and improve...