Ghana Votes in Crucial Elections, Showcasing Democratic Strength
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) - Ghanaian voters are heading to the polls on Saturday, December 7, to elect a new president...
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Experts Call for Bold Action to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa
AFAWA Initiative Surpasses $2.42 Billion in Financing for Women-Led Businesses RABAT, Morocco (BG) - African leaders and financial institutions on...
ECA Launches Innovative Data Tool to Drive Intra-African Trade, Boost AfCFTA Integration
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (ECA) — The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has introduced the African Continental Input-Output Table (AfCIOT), a...
Zambia-Lobito Rail Project Gains Momentum Following Biden’s Angola Visit
Transformative Corridor to Connect Africa’s Key Mining Regions to Global Markets LUANDA, Angola (BG) - The Zambia-Lobito Rail Project, spearheaded...
‘Urgent Need to Close Africa’s Infrastructure Investment Gap’
Africa Investment Forum in Rabat Focuses on Mobilizing Resources for Transformative Projects RABAT, Morocco (BG) - Experts at the 2024...
UN Women Launches Shelters for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Ethiopia
Initiatives in Amhara and Tigray Regions Aim to Support Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence KOMBOLCHA, Ethiopia (BG) - UN Women...
Africa Investment Forum Kicks Off in Rabat to Drive Investment Opportunities Across the Continent
Event Aims to Mobilize Capital for Africa's Economic Development and Investment Opportunities RABAT, Morocco (BG) - The 2024 Africa Investment...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected First Female President of Namibia
Historic Victory Marks a Landmark Moment for Gender Equality in SADC WINDHOEK, Namibia (BG) - Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has won Namibia’s...
ECOWAS Progress Report Highlights Reduced Roaming Tariffs, Regional Cooperation
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) - The 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the...
South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission Highlights Trade, Regional Stability, Cooperation
Presidents Ramaphosa and Tinubu Commit to Strengthening Relations During 11th Session of the BNC CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BG) -...
Gender Equality Progress Hinges on Implementation, Not New Policies, Experts Warn
Gender equality advocates have called on African governments to shift their focus from developing new gender policies to effectively implementing...
East Africa Moves to Deepen Cross-Border Financial Integration
African Development Fund backs regional initiative with $9 million grant to strengthen capital markets and payment systems across nine countries
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Cocoa Price Coordination to Shield Farmers from Market Swings
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are deepening coordination on cocoa pricing as the world's two largest producers seek to cushion farmers...
Intra-African Trade Holds the Key to Fertilizer Access Across the Continent
Africa's fertilizer strategy depends on regulatory alignment, efficient trade and integrated markets that connect production with farmers across the continent