‘Zimbabwe’s Debt Resolution Efforts Make Significant Progress’
HARARE, Zimbabwe (BG) - During a High-Level Structured Dialogue meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Monday, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President...
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Negative Media Narratives Cost Africa $4.2 Billion Annually, Report Finds
African nations receive disproportionate attention during elections, with a significant focus on negative themes such as violence and corruption. NAIROBI,...
Ethiopia, UNDP Launch ManuTech Hub to Boost Africa’s Innovation in Manufacturing Sector
UNDP-led initiative aims to accelerate startups transforming the manufacturing sector ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The United Nations Development Programme...
Africa’s Green Transition Hinges on Policy Certainty and Investment
Hanan Morsy emphasizes transforming challenges into opportunities at AEC 2024 high-level dialogue GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Africa’s immense potential to...
UNDP Official Calls for Rethinking Aid, Emphasizes Domestic Resource Mobilization for Africa’s Future
Ahunna Eziakonwa underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions and narrative shifts during AEC 2024 in Gaborone. GABORONE, Botswana (BG)...
‘African Continental Free Trade Area Key to Africa’s Economic Transformation’
Leaders and experts gather to tackle economic challenges and harness opportunities for growth. GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - The African Continental...
Kenya Cancels Adani Group Airport, Energy Deals Following U.S. Allegations
Over $2 Billion Infrastructure Projects Halted Amid Investigations NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenyan President William Ruto announced the immediate cancellation...
Ethiopian PM Welcomes Major Gold Mining Investment in Gambela
ETNO Mining and the Ethiopian Government partner to modernize gold extraction in Akobo Woreda. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - Ethiopian...
Hunger Crisis Deepens in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 25 million face severe food insecurity amid conflict and displacement. KINSHASA, The Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) – Over...
Southern African Children Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education
Children from Southern Africa Unite for Quality Education and Protection of Their Rights VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, (BG) - Over 7,000 children...
Afreximbank Ends Fitch Ratings Relationship, Cites Misalignment
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) said Friday that it has ended its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings, citing concerns...
Rwanda Puts Technology at Core of Development, Minister Says
Rwanda has placed technology at the center of national policy design, using artificial intelligence and drone systems to address persistent...
Kenya Rolls Out Paid Internships for 5,500 Youth in Housing Sector
Kenya has launched a paid internship program that will place 5,500 young people in construction-related roles under the government’s Affordable...
South Africa to Host 2027 World Economic Forum Spring Meeting
The World Economic Forum will hold its Spring Meeting in South Africa in 2027, bringing one of the Forum’s major...