ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — August 18, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire is putting digital transformation and innovation in the spotlight this week as the inaugural Africa Future Festival opens today in…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 18, 2026 — The African Union’s continental agenda remains centered on implementing Agenda 2063 and strengthening cooperation with Africa’s Regional Economic Communities, even as no…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 17, 2026 — Nigeria’s federal government has renewed its call for national unity following an important election weekend in Osun State, as attention turns to electoral…
BRAZZAVILLE/KINSHASA — August 17, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is continuing work toward one of Central Africa’s most significant proposed infrastructure projects: a combined road-and-rail…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 17, 2026 — The African Union Commission and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are calling for a stronger shift from agricultural policy commitments to…
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — August 17, 2026 — The East African Community (EAC) has handed over two border-patrol vehicles to Burundi as part of a region-wide effort to strengthen border security…
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 17, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is strengthening technical and vocational education and training systems as part of a broader effort…
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 17, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is calling for stronger and more reliable drug-data systems across West Africa as the region…
DURBAN, South Africa — August 17, 2026 — Leaders from across Southern Africa are meeting in Durban today for the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…
LOMÉ, Togo — August 16, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the deployment of 30 fully equipped medical ambulances to member states as…