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…
EAC advances food-security data training in Zanzibar
Food Balance Sheet program aims to strengthen governments’ ability to track production, imports, exports and national food availability ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA — The East African Community is continuing national training for…
ECOWAS, AU coordinate strategy, expand youth role in peace, security
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…
Côte d’Ivoire advances India relations as national cleanliness week concludes
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…
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…
UPDATE: Boakai Orders 48-Hour investigation into allegations involving LDEA Leadership
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…