ECCAS steps up economic planning engagement with Republic of Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — August 18, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is continuing its regional integration efforts, with its official platform reporting fresh engagement…
EAC expands online statistical training as regional integration efforts advance
ARUSHA, Tanzania — August 18, 2026 — The East African Community is expanding efforts to strengthen regional statistical capacity through the launch of new self-paced online training courses, providing officials…
ECOWAS reviews regional tobacco tax rules as bloc strengthens financial planning
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 18, 2026 — ECOWAS is reviewing its regional approach to tobacco taxation as part of efforts to strengthen tax coordination, public health and government revenue collection…
Africa Future Festival opens in Abidjan as Côte d’Ivoire pushes digital innovation
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — August 18, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire is putting digital transformation and innovation in the spotlight this week as the inaugural Africa Future Festival opens today in…
AU integration agenda advances through regional coordination
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 18, 2026 — The African Union’s continental agenda remains centered on implementing Agenda 2063 and strengthening cooperation with Africa’s Regional Economic Communities, even as no…
Nigeria stresses national unity as Osun election draws attention to Electoral Confidence
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 17, 2026 — Nigeria’s federal government has renewed its call for national unity following an important election weekend in Osun State, as attention turns to electoral…
ECCAS Advances Brazzaville–Kinshasa bridge project to strengthen Central African integration
BRAZZAVILLE/KINSHASA — August 17, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is continuing work toward one of Central Africa’s most significant proposed infrastructure projects: a combined road-and-rail…
AU, IGAD push Africa’s agricultural agenda from declarations to implementation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 17, 2026 — The African Union Commission and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are calling for a stronger shift from agricultural policy commitments to…
EAC boosts Burundi border security with patrol vehicles
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — August 17, 2026 — The East African Community (EAC) has handed over two border-patrol vehicles to Burundi as part of a region-wide effort to strengthen border security…
ECOWAS Strengthens Vocational Training Capacity to Boost Jobs and Skills Across West Africa
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 17, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is strengthening technical and vocational education and training systems as part of a broader effort…