The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the winners of its 2026 Regional Media and Essay Competitions, highlighting the role of young people and journalists in promoting regional integration…
The African Union has raised concern over growing instability along the Chad–Sudan border, warning that developments in the area could have wider consequences for peace and security across the region.…
CAIRO, Egypt — August 25, 2026 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a series of high-level meetings today focused on strengthening domestic energy production and addressing regional diplomatic challenges,…
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 25, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is assessing progress toward greater economic coordination after regional central bank experts completed a…
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — August 25, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire is continuing to advance its 2026–2030 National Development Plan, an ambitious development agenda that government communications describe as involving approximately…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 25, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing work on a regional framework designed to measure whether the goals and policies…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 25, 2026 — The African Union is preparing for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly, scheduled for August 29–30 in Luanda, Angola, with African…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — August 25, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly today to provide updates on two increasingly important…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — August 25, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the 5th Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa in Cape Town to emphasize…
DJIBOUTI — August 25, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is advancing efforts to strengthen regional health security through its Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme for…