CAF set to conduct 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations draw in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco — August 10, 2026 — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to conduct the official draw for the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations today at…
AfDB approves $265m package for Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Development
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 10, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group has approved a $265 million financing package for Zambia to support development associated with the Lobito Economic Corridor,…
Liberia expands presidential scholarship program to public high schools, TVET Institutions
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 10, 2026 — The government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced an expansion of Liberia’s Presidential Scholarship Program, extending the initiative to public high schools…
EAC, Germany begin bilateral negotiations on regional development cooperation
ARUSHA, Tanzania — August 10, 2026 — The East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany are beginning bilateral negotiations today at EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, as…
Nigeria promotes “New Face of Alaba” as emerging African technology hub
Government vision could transform one of West Africa’s best-known electronics markets into a stronger center for technology, manufacturing, repair and employment LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Nigerian government is highlighting Lagos’…
Nigeria Distributes 1,000 Livestock Feed inputs to Bayelsa farmers
Government initiative aims to lower production pressures, strengthen livestock farming and support rural livelihoods BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced the distribution of more…
Liberia expands digital government procurement, equips 50 public institutions
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia is advancing efforts to modernize government purchasing and strengthen public-sector accountability as the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) distributes information and communications technology equipment to…
FIFA expands Brazil World Cup legacy with two new football development centres
BRAZIL — FIFA has expanded its long-term football development programme in Brazil with the opening of two additional regional technical development centres in the states of Espírito Santo and Piauí,…
Sierra Leone opens new parliamentary session, President Bio sets government agenda
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — August 7, 2026 — Sierra Leone has formally opened a new legislative period following President Julius Maada Bio’s address at the State Opening of the Fourth…
SADC, Mozambique advance cross-border conservation cooperation
MAPUTO, Mozambique — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Government of Mozambique have concluded a national dialogue aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on conservation, biodiversity protection and sustainable…