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…
Côte d’Ivoire marks 66 years of independence, calls for peace, unity, youth engagement
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…
Kenya steps up local service delivery as government looks beyond Vision 2030
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…
Nigeria’s federal government, Lagos join forces on flood-prevention strategy
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 8, 2026 — Nigeria’s federal government and Lagos State authorities are working together on a coordinated strategy aimed at reducing the threat of flooding in the…
Ghana boosts school feeding programme with additional GH¢190 million
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,…
Liberia expands digital government procurement, equips 50 public institutions
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…
Liberia moves to expand poultry, livestock industries through public-private partnership
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 8, 2026 — The Government of Liberia is stepping up efforts to expand domestic poultry and livestock production, bringing together farmers, businesses, financial institutions, and development…