Africa Business Forum Urges Stronger Investment for Jobs, Innovation
Africa needs stronger mechanisms to channel investment into jobs and innovation, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for...
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Ghana to End Foreign Cocoa Financing, Process Minerals Locally by 2030
Ghana plans to finance its cocoa purchases in local currency and end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, President...
Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa Waiver for Diplomatic, Service Passport Holders
Nigeria and Angola on Sunday signed a visa-exemption agreement covering holders of diplomatic and official or service passports, Nigeria’s Foreign...
Marrakech Conference Presses for Faster Action to End Child Labor
Marrakech became the focus of renewed efforts to end child labor Wednesday as delegates at the 6th Global Conference on...
African Road Safety Charter to Enter Into Force as Mozambique Ratifies
The African Road Safety Charter will enter into force in 30 days after the Republic of Mozambique deposited its instrument...
African Leaders Push Unified Strategy on Natural Diamonds
African diamond-producing nations must speak with a single voice to secure the future of the natural diamond industry, Namibia’s mines...
Ethiopia Launches First Smart Police Service in Africa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday that Ethiopia has launched its first unmanned smart police service, a technology-based initiative aimed...
Ghana, Zambia Strike 10 Deals, Approve Visa-Free Travel
Ghana and Zambia signed 10 agreements to expand cooperation across key sectors and introduce visa-free travel in support of African...
Ghana Launches Shea Hub to Boost Rural Economy, Women’s Empowerment
President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday launched the Upper West Sheapark Resource Hub Project in Wa, calling it a strategic...
Burkina Faso Begins Nationwide Rehabilitation of 100 Dams
Burkina Faso on Saturday launched a nationwide program to rehabilitate 100 dams, aiming to expand water storage capacity and support...
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
Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Building a Citizen-Friendly Public Service
At the opening of the National Public Service Days, Côte d’Ivoire urged stronger citizen-focused governance through digitalization and service reforms
Kenyan Fintech WapiPay Secures Canadian License in North American Push
NAIROBI WapiPay, a fintech company founded in Nairobi, Kenya, has expanded into North America after receiving a Money Services Business...