COMESA opens 25th Summit Programme in Zimbabwe with focus on industrialization, regional integration
HARARE, Zimbabwe — October 19, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) begins its 25th Heads of State and Government Summit programme today in Harare, Zimbabwe,…
ECOWAS advances regional integration talks in the Gambia, health infrastructure assessment in Guinea-Bissau
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced two new engagements in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, focusing on regional economic integration,…
ECOWAS publishes final communiqué on cooperation Talks with Alliance of Sahel States
DAKAR, Senegal — October 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has published the final communiqué of the first ministerial session of its dialogue on cooperation…
African Union’s $100b initiative targets economic opportunities for women and youth
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 19, 2026 — The African Union (AU) is advancing an initiative aimed at expanding economic opportunities for women and young people across Africa, with a…
President Tinubu nominates new electoral commissioners ahead of 2027 elections
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated several officials to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the institution responsible for organizing and administering elections…
East Africa adopts 10-Year tourism STRATEGY, TARGETS AFCON 2027 TO PROMOTE REGIONAL INTEGRATION
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — The East African Community (EAC) has taken another step toward strengthening regional economic integration after tourism and wildlife management ministers adopted the EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy 2027–2036,…
Ethiopia establishes six-month caretaker administration in Tigray amid renewed tensions
Federal government appoints new regional leadership to restore security, rebuild institutions and prepare for elections as questions emerge over the future of the Pretoria peace agreement. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA —…
AFRICA’S REGIONAL BLOCS MOVE TOWARD JOINT HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE AS FIVE RECs MEET IN ZAMBIA
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — Five of Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) have taken another step toward strengthening continental cooperation on public health emergencies, following a three-day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, organized…
Liberia’s President Boakai suspends Food Authority Director General amid misconduct allegations
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended Precellia Cherue, Director General of the Food Authority of Liberia, without pay following allegations of serious administrative misconduct. According to information…
Ghana’s President Mahama swears in two Electoral Commission deputies, calls for independence, transparency
ACCRA, GHANA — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has administered the oath of office to two newly appointed deputy chairpersons of the country’s Electoral Commission, emphasizing the importance of institutional…