YAMOUSSOUKRO, Côte d’Ivoire — August 7, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Friday, with national celebrations highlighting peace, solidarity, economic development and the role…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s government is increasing its focus on local infrastructure and public-service delivery as national and county institutions pursue development initiatives aimed at bringing government services closer to…
ACCRA, Ghana — The Government of Ghana has released an additional GH¢190 million to support the Ghana School Feeding Programme, increasing the programme’s total 2026 allocation to approximately GH¢1.98 billion,…
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…
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…
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…
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 8, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is moving toward a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) aimed at making it easier and less costly for…
JUBA, South Sudan — August 7, 2026 — A technical-assistance mission by the East African Community (EAC) focused on strengthening monetary poverty statistics in South Sudan is scheduled to conclude…
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is strengthening its ability to track regional integration through a capacity-building initiative focused on the African Regional Integration…
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia is preparing for a closely watched general election on August 13, with more than eight million registered voters expected to elect a president, members of the…