Nigeria targets December completion for Mararaba–Nyanya flyover project
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigerian authorities are targeting December 2026 for completion of the 2.6-kilometre Mararaba–Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project, a major infrastructure development intended to…
Nigeria’s customs system chosen as model for AfCFTA project
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s experience with digital customs modernization is set to play a role in a major African Continental Free Trade Area initiative aimed at…
Ghana expands national languages, government makes business registration accessible
ACCRA, Ghana — August 11, 2026 — Ghana is expanding the number of standardized national languages while also bringing business-registration services closer to the public, highlighting government efforts to improve…
AU–COMESA Deploys 93 Observers Across Zambia Ahead of August 13 General Election
LUSAKA, Zambia — August 11, 2026 — The African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa have deployed a joint election observation mission to Zambia ahead of…
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,…