Economic Diversification key to Equatorial Guinea’s Growth, World Bank says
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (BG) — Equatorial Guinea must diversify its economy beyond oil, invest in human capital and strengthen institutions...
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Gabon’s Military Leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, Announces Presidential Bid
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (BG) — Gabon’s military leader, Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially announced his candidacy for the April 12,...
La CEDEAO accélère la mise en place de sa monnaie unique, l’« Eco »
ABUJA, Nigéria (BG) – La Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) a réaffirmé son engagement à accélérer...
West African Bloc Reaffirms its Commitment to Strengthen Democracy in Benin
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democracy in...
Zuriel Oduwole, 22-Year-Old Activist Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — At just 22 years old, Zuriel Oduwole has made history with her nomination for the prestigious...
Call for Investment and Economic Growth at Cameroon Economic Meetings
Yaoundé, Cameroon (BG) – A strong call for increased investment and economic revitalization took center stage at the Cameroon Economic...
Ugandan MPs Urge School Infrastructure Upgrades to Support New Curriculum
KAMPALA, Uganda (BG) — Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to prioritize investment in school infrastructure, citing critical gaps that...
Maroc : une feuille de route pour créer 1,45 million d’emplois d’ici 2030
RABAT, Maroc (BG) — Le gouvernement marocain a dévoilé une stratégie ambitieuse visant à créer 1,45 million d’emplois d’ici 2030,...
The Berlin Conference: The Carving Up of Africa Without Africans
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — In the winter of 1884, leaders from Europe’s most powerful nations gathered in Berlin to determine...
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...
Kenya Opens Government Debt Market to Global Investors Through Clearstream Link
The link will allow foreign investors to buy and hold Kenyan Treasury securities without opening local custody accounts, potentially increasing...
Gender Equality Progress Hinges on Implementation, Not New Policies, Experts Warn
Gender equality advocates have called on African governments to shift their focus from developing new gender policies to effectively implementing...
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...