U.N. Adopts Ghana Resolution Calling Slave Trade “Gravest Crime Against Humanity”
The United Nations on Wednesday adopted a resolution spearheaded by Ghana that labels the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime...
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New UN, African Development Bank Project Backs Women’s Leadership in 3 African States
The United Nations Development Programme and the African Development Bank launched a joint governance project targeting three African countries navigating...
Ethiopia’s Banking Sector Gains Strength as Reforms Draw Foreign Investors
Ethiopia’s banking sector showed improved resilience and stronger financial indicators over the past fiscal year, the National Bank of Ethiopia...
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...
Africa Emerges as the Global Swing Bloc in a Shifting Global Order
Moments of geopolitical conflict often reshape the global economy in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield. Energy markets tighten,...
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...
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...
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...