Liberia welcomes First Atlantic Bank as government backs African-owned financial investment
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has taken another step toward strengthening its financial sector as First Atlantic Bank officially launched operations in the country, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai reaffirming his…
COMESA advances regional digital integration through Inclusive Digitalization Initiative
LUSAKA, Zambia — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is continuing efforts to strengthen digital connectivity and regional integration through its Inclusive Digitalization for East and Southern…
SADC prepares for Zambia Election Observation Mission, 46th Heads-of-State Summit
GABORONE, Botswana — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is intensifying preparations for two major regional events this month: the deployment of an election observation mission to Zambia ahead of…
ECOWAS launches applications for 2027 Professional Immersion Program
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially opened applications for its 2027 Professional Immersion Program, offering young graduates across the region an opportunity to…
AU condemns attack on Damietta, Executive Council concludes key policy meeting
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continental peace, security and regional integration following a series of significant developments, including the condemnation of an…
Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of promise, progress, missed opportunities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked another important chapter in African football. While no African nation lifted the trophy, the continent once again demonstrated its growing competitiveness on football’s biggest…
Liberia Dismisses and Suspends Officials Amid Major Narcotics Investigations
MONROVIA — Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the dismissal, suspension and investigation of several government and law-enforcement officials following a review of findings connected to ongoing narcotics-trafficking cases.…
Côte d’Ivoire steps up road-safety enforcement, launches national cleanliness campaign
ABIDJAN — The government of Côte d’Ivoire has suspended 22 driver’s licenses as part of its continuing campaign against dangerous and unlawful conduct on the country’s roads. The suspensions were…
Ghana announces national memorial for helicopter crash victims as relations with Gabon deepen
ACCRA — Ghana’s government has announced a week-long national program commemorating the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that killed eight government officials and public servants.…
FIFA withdraws investment proposal following unprecedented UEFA revolt
NYON/ZURICH — FIFA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors following strong opposition from UEFA and its 55…