DURBAN, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — Southern African leaders have approved a major regional tourism initiative aimed at making it easier for visitors to travel across participating countries…
PRETORIA, South Africa — August 19, 2026 — South Africa and Zimbabwe are preparing for a major round of high-level talks aimed at strengthening political and economic cooperation between the…
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — August 18, 2026 — The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is continuing its regional integration efforts, with its official platform reporting fresh engagement…
ARUSHA, Tanzania — August 18, 2026 — The East African Community is expanding efforts to strengthen regional statistical capacity through the launch of new self-paced online training courses, providing officials…
CONAKRY, Guinea — August 18, 2026 — ECOWAS is reviewing its regional approach to tobacco taxation as part of efforts to strengthen tax coordination, public health and government revenue collection…
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…