Nigeria’s customs system chosen as model for AfCFTA project
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s experience with digital customs modernization is set to play a role in a major African Continental Free Trade Area initiative aimed at…
Ghana expands national languages, government makes business registration accessible
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…
AU–COMESA Deploys 93 Observers Across Zambia Ahead of August 13 General Election
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…
ECOWAS, AU coordinate strategy, expand youth role in peace, security
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…
Côte d’Ivoire advances India relations as national cleanliness week concludes
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…
UPDATE: Boakai Orders 48-Hour investigation into allegations involving LDEA Leadership
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…
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,…