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...
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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...
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...
New Botswana City Project Launched to Support Economic Diversification
GABORONE Botswana has launched the New Botswana City project in Gaborone, a development expected to attract investment, create jobs and...
Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness Highlights the Need for a Clear Framework
An active Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested Kenya's public health preparedness and exposed...
Côte d’Ivoire Secures €103 Million to Expand Electricity Access to 100,000 Households
African Development Bank approves financing for the second phase of a national electrification project aimed at expanding grid connections, upgrading...
Ghana Launches AgriConnect Compact to Boost Food Security, Jobs, Agricultural Investment
A $3.5 billion agricultural initiative backed by the World Bank Group and development partners aims to strengthen food security, create...