President Bola Tinubu inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway during an event in Kaduna.
KADUNA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway, marking another milestone in the government’s efforts to improve transportation infrastructure and strengthen…
SADC announces new leadership appointments to advance regional integration and security
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced two significant leadership decisions following an extraordinary virtual summit chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reinforcing the regional bloc’s focus on…
African Union Advances De-Risking Africa Agenda as Continent Seeks to Lower Borrowing Costs and Strengthen Investor Confidence
BALACLAVA, Mauritius — The African Union Commission (AUC) has announced progress on its De-Risking Africa Agenda, a continental initiative designed to address structural weaknesses that contribute to Africa’s high borrowing…
President Mahama pledges intensified infrastructure development following meeting with Dagbon traditional leadership
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development following a meeting with the Regent of Dagbon, highlighting the administration’s efforts to…
COMESA opens 25th Summit Programme in Zimbabwe with focus on industrialization, regional integration
HARARE, Zimbabwe — October 19, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) begins its 25th Heads of State and Government Summit programme today in Harare, Zimbabwe,…
ECOWAS advances regional integration talks in the Gambia, health infrastructure assessment in Guinea-Bissau
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced two new engagements in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, focusing on regional economic integration,…
ECOWAS publishes final communiqué on cooperation Talks with Alliance of Sahel States
DAKAR, Senegal — October 19, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has published the final communiqué of the first ministerial session of its dialogue on cooperation…
African Union’s $100b initiative targets economic opportunities for women and youth
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 19, 2026 — The African Union (AU) is advancing an initiative aimed at expanding economic opportunities for women and young people across Africa, with a…
President Tinubu nominates new electoral commissioners ahead of 2027 elections
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated several officials to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the institution responsible for organizing and administering elections…
East Africa adopts 10-Year tourism STRATEGY, TARGETS AFCON 2027 TO PROMOTE REGIONAL INTEGRATION
ARUSHA, TANZANIA — The East African Community (EAC) has taken another step toward strengthening regional economic integration after tourism and wildlife management ministers adopted the EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy 2027–2036,…