Nigeria moves to strengthen transparency in disposal of seized houses
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 19, 2026 — Nigeria is moving to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management and disposal of houses seized by the government as part of its…
Tinubu backs Peace Accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 19, 2026 — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for a peace accord ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election, as political leaders prepare for…
ECOWAS takes regional integration campaign directly to Ghana–Togo border
August 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking its regional integration agenda directly to the people who experience cross-border movement every day, holding a…
SADC leaders approve Regional Tourism UNIVISA to Boost ravel and integration
DURBAN, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — Southern African leaders have approved a major regional tourism initiative aimed at making it easier for visitors to travel across participating countries…
South Africa, Zimbabwe set for high-level talks as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa
PRETORIA, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — South Africa and Zimbabwe are preparing for a major round of high-level talks aimed at strengthening political and economic cooperation between the…
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…