Nigeria Records 3.84% GDP Growth in Q4 2024, Fastest Pace in 3 Years
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years, expanding by 3.84% year over year...
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Botswana and De Beers Sign Historic Diamond Agreement
GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Botswana and De Beers on Tuesday signed new agreements securing the future of their half-century partnership...
DR Congo Bans Cobalt Exports for 4 Months to Stabilize Market
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) — The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s largest producer of cobalt, has imposed...
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Honored for Gender Equality Efforts
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (BG) - Sierra Leonean President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received two prestigious continental awards for his...
Africa Unveils Bold Plan to Boost Coffee Industry at G25 Summit in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) — African leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize the continent’s coffee industry, vowing...
Ethiopia Launches First Electronic Passport, Marking New Era in Secure Travel
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) — Ethiopia has officially launched its first electronic passport (E-passport) in a landmark event held at...
President Ramaphosa Calls for African Voices to Shape Global Agenda at G20
JOHANNESBURG (BG) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater African representation in global decision-making as South Africa...
‘Africa Must Rethink Aid Dependence Amid U.S. Aid Cuts’
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) — As access to international aid declines, African nations must focus on investment and self-sufficiency, World...
Kenya, Ethiopia Emerge as Key Players in Global Flower Trade
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenya and Ethiopia have solidified their positions as leading global air-transported flower exporters, according to the...
Nigeria’s Lagos Expands Transport Network, Cuts Fares to Boost Mobility
LAGOS, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria’s Lagos State government has expanded its transportation network by commissioning the newly completed Abule Egba...
Cameroon Elects Théodore Datouo as National Assembly Speaker
Cameroon’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected Théodore Datouo as speaker, marking the first leadership change in the chamber in more...
Southern African Countries Cut Mobile Roaming Costs Under Regional Framework
Botswana and five Southern African countries have reduced and harmonized mobile roaming tariffs under a regional initiative aimed at lowering...
Ethiopia’s Tesfay Runs Second-Fastest Women’s Marathon Ever in Barcelona
Ethiopia's Fotyen Tesfay ran 2:10:53 in her first marathon Sunday, the fastest debut in women’s marathon history and the second-fastest...
Côte d’Ivoire Receives Sacred Drum Seized During Colonial Rule
A sacred talking drum seized from Côte d'Ivoire in 1916 arrived in Abidjan on Friday, completing the first official restitution...