Ghana Bans First-Class Travel for Government Officials to Cut Costs
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) – In a move to curb government spending, Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on...
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IMF Chief Praises Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms, Highlights Progress
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG)—During her official visit to Addis Ababa on Saturday, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva...
Nigeria Finance Minister Backs Private Sector Growth with IFC Support
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s...
Namibia Mourns Death of Founding Father Sam Nujoma
WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) — Sam Nujoma, the revered leader who guided Namibia to independence and served as its first president,...
Eritrea Stresses Importance of Female Education in National Development
ASMARA, Eritrea (BG) — Eritrean officials are emphasizing the crucial role of educated and skilled women in shaping the nation's...
Senegal’s Leader Vows Education Reform, Emphasizes Role of Teachers
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reaffirmed his commitment to overhauling Senegal’s education system during the Grand Prix...
L’Afrique doit écrire son propre narratif, plaide l’homme d’affaires Célestin Tawamba
L’entrepreneur Tawamba plaide pour l'autonomie économique africaine via la ZLECAf et une gouvernance repensée.
‘Transforming basic education can boost inclusive growth in South Africa’
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BG) - Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age...
Nigerian Finance Minister Endorses Central Bank Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has endorsed the Central...
Trump’s Aid Freeze ‘is a Wake-Up Call for Africa’
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized Africa’s reliance on foreign aid, responding to U.S. President...
Kenya’s President Ruto Calls on Africa to Finance its Own Infrastructure
NAIROBI Kenyan President William Ruto has warned that Africa must deploy its own capital to build the infrastructure its development...
CAF, UEFA Sign Agreement to Advance Football Across Africa and Europe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on...
DR Congo Secures $1.25 Billion in Debut Eurobond Amid Reform Momentum
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo has raised $1.25 billion in its first-ever Eurobond issuance, drawing...
‘Africa’s Place in Global Health is Shifting From Object to Architect’
African leaders and global health officials gathered Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for a shift from fragmented interventions to...