The Southern African Development Community has released its preliminary assessment of Zambia’s August 13, 2026 general election, reporting that voting was largely peaceful while identifying several areas of the country’s…
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 12, 2026 — Guinea and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on a proposed 41-month financing programme worth SDR 310.59 million, as the…
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…
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…