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…
FIFA expands Brazil World Cup legacy with two new football development centres
BRAZIL — FIFA has expanded its long-term football development programme in Brazil with the opening of two additional regional technical development centres in the states of Espírito Santo and Piauí,…
Sierra Leone opens new parliamentary session, President Bio sets government agenda
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…
SADC, Mozambique advance cross-border conservation cooperation
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…
SADC moves toward simplified trade regime for small cross-border traders
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…
The world is restricting social media for children. Maybe adults need some limits too.
An Opinion on Meta, Children, Digital Freedom and Whether Social Media Should Ever Sleep For years, the debate over social media has largely focused on children. Are children spending too…
EAC technical mission in South Sudan targets better Poverty data for economic planning
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…
ECOWAS strengthens regional integration monitoring with new digital platform
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…
Zambia heads to polls, Hichilema faces strong challenge in August 13 general election
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…