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...
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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...
African Development Bank, Libya Strengthen Public Financial Management with FAPA Grant
LIBYA (BG) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Libya have signed a new grant agreement to...
PIDA Week 2024: Experts Highlight Resilience, Connectivity, and Integration in Africa
Leaders and stakeholders emphasize resilience, digital connectivity, and regional trade for sustainable growth. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) – The Programme...
Africa Advances Visa Openness to Boost Continental Integration, Report Finds
Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda and Seychelles offer visafree access to all Africans NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) – The 2024 Africa Visa Openness Index...
Namibia Holds Pivotal Presidential, National Assembly Elections
Country Poised for Potential Historical Firsts in Leadership WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) Namibians headed to the polls on Wednesday to elect...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Growth on the Rise, Says IMF
Nine Nations Among World’s Fastest-Growing Economies ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is showing signs...
‘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...
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...