ACCRA, Ghana — August 11, 2026 — Ghana is expanding the number of standardized national languages while also bringing business-registration services closer to the public, highlighting government efforts to improve…
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 11, 2026 — The African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa have deployed a joint election observation mission to Zambia ahead of…
Regional organizations work to strengthen youth participation in peacebuilding, governance and conflict prevention across Africa ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has joined the African…
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE — Côte d’Ivoire is marking a weekend of diplomatic and domestic activity, with President Alassane Ouattara receiving a senior Indian government official as the country concludes its…
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered a comprehensive and impartial investigation into allegations involving the leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), marking a significant new…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…