Côte d’Ivoire advances 2026–2030 development plan with regional integration implications
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — August 25, 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire is continuing to advance its 2026–2030 National Development Plan, an ambitious development agenda that government communications describe as involving approximately…
ECOWAS develops Vision 2050 indicators to measure progress on West African integration
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 25, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing work on a regional framework designed to measure whether the goals and policies…
AU prepares Luanda extraordinary summit focused on conflict prevention, resolution
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 25, 2026 — The African Union is preparing for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly, scheduled for August 29–30 in Luanda, Angola, with African…
Ramaphosa faces Parliament on migration tensions, South Africa’s water crisis
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — August 25, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly today to provide updates on two increasingly important…
Ramaphosa pushes municipal infrastructure investment as South Africa targets growth and development
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — August 25, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the 5th Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa in Cape Town to emphasize…
IGAD strengthens regional health-emergency preparedness as Horn of Africa faces cross-border risks
DJIBOUTI — August 25, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is advancing efforts to strengthen regional health security through its Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme for…
SADC climate forum opens in Namibia as Southern Africa strengthens regional early-warning cooperation
SWAKOPMUND, Namibia — August 25, 2026 — Climate specialists and government officials from across Southern Africa are gathering in Swakopmund for the 33rd Southern Africa Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-33), as…
AU launches Youth programme, strengthens democracy, governance, shared values
August 25, 2026 — The African Union is beginning a Continental Youth Capacity-Building Programme focused on the organization’s Shared Values Instruments, placing young Africans at the center of discussions on…
AU pushes for greater “Health Sovereignty” as African health leaders meet in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — August 25, 2026 — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for greater African “health sovereignty,” urging governments to strengthen domestic health financing, emergency…
Nairobi education conference puts skills, Qualifications at center of East African integration
NAIROBI, Kenya — August 25, 2026 — Nairobi is hosting the East African Regional Conference on Education, bringing together East African Community officials, national governments and education stakeholders to discuss…