ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission convened a policy seminar on August 3 to examine the growing relationship between geopolitics and the blue economy…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted the Abuja Regional Action Agenda, a new regional initiative aimed at accelerating women’s participation and…
GABORONE, Botswana — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is marking World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1–7, by calling on governments, healthcare providers, employers, communities, and families to…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has officially opened a new funding round under its Peace Fund, inviting eligible organizations and institutions to apply for financial support aimed…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day official visit to Jamaica, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding economic cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between…
CAIRO, Egypt — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the preliminary-round draws for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and the 2026–27 CAF Confederation Cup will be conducted…
NEW YORK — The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2827, extending for an additional year the sanctions regime targeting armed groups and individuals who continue to threaten…
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Council of the European Union has approved amendments to Ukraine’s financing plan under the Ukraine Facility, unlocking more than €8 billion in additional support-loan financing for…
PRETORIA, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced two significant initiatives aimed at strengthening national governance, appointing members to the country’s first statutory National Council on Gender-Based…
KHARTOUM, Sudan — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and recovery efforts in Sudan following a high-level visit by Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh…