Côte d’Ivoire marks 66 years of independence, calls for peace, unity, youth engagement
YAMOUSSOUKRO, Côte d’Ivoire — August 7, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Friday, with national celebrations highlighting peace, solidarity, economic development and the role…
Kenya steps up local service delivery as government looks beyond Vision 2030
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s government is increasing its focus on local infrastructure and public-service delivery as national and county institutions pursue development initiatives aimed at bringing government services closer to…
Nigeria’s federal government, Lagos join forces on flood-prevention strategy
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 8, 2026 — Nigeria’s federal government and Lagos State authorities are working together on a coordinated strategy aimed at reducing the threat of flooding in the…
Ghana boosts school feeding programme with additional GH¢190 million
ACCRA, Ghana — The Government of Ghana has released an additional GH¢190 million to support the Ghana School Feeding Programme, increasing the programme’s total 2026 allocation to approximately GH¢1.98 billion,…
Liberia expands digital government procurement, equips 50 public institutions
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia is advancing efforts to modernize government purchasing and strengthen public-sector accountability as the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) distributes information and communications technology equipment to…
Liberia moves to expand poultry, livestock industries through public-private partnership
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 8, 2026 — The Government of Liberia is stepping up efforts to expand domestic poultry and livestock production, bringing together farmers, businesses, financial institutions, and development…
FIFA expands Brazil World Cup legacy with two new football development centres
BRAZIL — FIFA has expanded its long-term football development programme in Brazil with the opening of two additional regional technical development centres in the states of Espírito Santo and Piauí,…
Sierra Leone opens new parliamentary session, President Bio sets government agenda
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — August 7, 2026 — Sierra Leone has formally opened a new legislative period following President Julius Maada Bio’s address at the State Opening of the Fourth…
SADC, Mozambique advance cross-border conservation cooperation
MAPUTO, Mozambique — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Government of Mozambique have concluded a national dialogue aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on conservation, biodiversity protection and sustainable…
SADC moves toward simplified trade regime for small cross-border traders
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 8, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is moving toward a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) aimed at making it easier and less costly for…