ECOWAS aligns education, science, culture programs with Vision 2050
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States is strengthening efforts to place education, science, skills development and culture at the center of West…
AU pushes innovative investment to strengthen Africa’s food-grain production
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 11, 2026 — The African Union is promoting new approaches to attract investment into Africa’s food-grain sector as the continent works to strengthen food security,…
IGAD highlights Kenya research calling for Stronger maternal nutrition counselling
DJIBOUTI — August 10, 2026 — New research highlighted by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) suggests that providing pregnant women with better information about the possible side effects of…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to International Climate Action
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 10, 2026 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international efforts addressing climate change, according to information released by the Federal…
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…
LAP must choose community over Positions
The current debate surrounding the Liberia Association of Pennsylvania (LAP) and its August 15, 2026 election should cause all of us to reflect on a larger question: What kind of…
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…