New Report Urges IMF Reforms to Empower Low and Middle-Income Nations
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a report titled "The IMF and...
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Prof. Mamadou Diouf Calls for Africa to Reclaim It’s History, Erase Colonial Narratives
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - The 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre was marked by a poignant ceremony under the coordination...
Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of Tirailleurs Massacre with Calls for Justice, Recognition
President Faye Announces Memorial, Educational Reforms, and "Tirailleur Day" to Honor Fallen Soldiers DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - On the 80th...
Africa Needs Education Reforms to Ready Students for Future Jobs, Says World Bank
World Bank Report Highlights Need for Smarter Investments in Education and Skills Training YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - Transforming Africa’s education...
Kenya’s President Ruto Takes Over EAC Chair, Emphasizes Trade and Integration
Ruto Urges Elimination of Trade Barriers as EAC Celebrates 25 Years of Regional Cooperation ARUSHA, Tanzania (BG) - Kenyan President...
World Trade Organization Reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a Second Term
Nigerian Economist to Continue Leading Efforts for Equitable Global Trade GENEVA, Switzerland (BG) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) on...
Senegal Seeks Withdrawal of French Troops, Macron Recognizes Thiaroye Massacre
President Faye Rejects Foreign Military Bases While Calling for Reparative Action on Historical Atrocities DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegalese President...
Mauritania’s President Announces Wage Hikes and Reforms on Independence Day
El Ghazouani Pledges Pay Increases for Teachers, Soldiers and Calls for Retirement System Reforms NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (BG) — Mauritanian President...
Investment in Adolescent Girls Could Add $2.4 Trillion to Africa’s Economy by 2040, World Bank Says
Report calls for targeted investments in education, health, and empowerment to unlock economic potential. YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - A World...
Senegal’s Constitutional Council Confirms Ruling Party’s Win in Parliamentary Elections
PASTEF Secures 130 of 165 Seats in National Assembly, Cementing Legislative Control DAKAR, Senegal (BG) - Senegal's Constitutional Council has...
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...
Mozambique Launches $28 Million Recovery Project in Conflict-Hit North
Mozambique, the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a $28 million project to rebuild livelihoods...