SA expands African, global economic diplomacy ahead of BRICS, Green Hydrogen Summits
PRETORIA, South Africa — September 1, 2026 — South Africa is preparing for a series of major international and continental economic engagements that could strengthen the country’s role in promoting…
ECCAS puts youth, peace, regional development, center of Central Africa’s integration agenda
LIBREVILLE, Gabon — September 1, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is placing renewed attention on youth participation, peacebuilding and regional development as the bloc continues…
IGAD strengthens push for free movement, labour mobility across East Africa
DJIBOUTI — September 1, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is strengthening public awareness of regional free movement and labour mobility as part of its broader effort to…
Gen Diop takes Helm of ECOWAS Commission at Critical moment for West African integration
ABUJA, Nigeria — September 1, 2026 — A new chapter begins at the Economic Community of West African States as General Birame Diop of Senegal officially assumes office today as…
South Africa moves on family rights, economic growth as key government deadlines, reforms take effect
PRETORIA, South Africa — August 31, 2026 — South Africa is closing an important customary-marriage registration period today while simultaneously advancing a new phase of cooperation between government and business…
African Court opens 82nd ordinary session in Arusha
ARUSHA, Tanzania — August 31, 2026 — The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights begins its 82nd Ordinary Session in Arusha today, as the continental judicial institution continues its…
AU marks International Day for People of African Descent, reaffirms global diaspora connection
ADDIS ABABA — August 31, 2026 — The African Union has marked the International Day for People of African Descent, using the occasion to reinforce the continent’s connection with African-descended…
AU pushes major reform of Africa’s peace, security System
LUANDA, Angola — August 30, 2026 — The African Union has called for major reforms to Africa’s peace and security system, with AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urging African…
Bruno hat-trick powers United to 5–2 comeback win over Ipswich
MANCHESTER, England — Bruno Fernandes delivered a captain’s performance at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Ipswich Town 5–2 and secure…
ECOWAS pushes new agricultural policy toward Investment, jobs, food sovereignty
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 29, 2026 — ECOWAS is preparing a new phase of its regional agricultural policy with ministers calling for a stronger focus on investment, implementation and measurable…