Africa needs 6.1 million additional health professionals to reach universal health coverage by 2030, Africa CDC says.
Only Rwanda, Botswana, and...
The accords cover visas, trade, defense, air transport, and health regulation
A visa waiver was agreed for holders of diplomatic, official, and...
The accords cover visas, trade, defense, air transport, and health regulation
A visa waiver was agreed for holders of diplomatic, official, and...
President Tinubu ordered troops to Kaiama after attacks killed civilians
Amnesty International reported at least 170 deaths in Kwara and Katsina...
President Tinubu ordered troops to Kaiama after attacks killed civilians
Amnesty International reported at least 170 deaths in Kwara and Katsina...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth
New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth
New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
Seychelles secures $8.7 million ADFD funding for social housing
Project includes 80 housing units for low-income families
Housing...
Seychelles secures $8.7 million ADFD funding for social housing
Project includes 80 housing units for low-income families
Housing...
Morocco evacuated more than 143,000 people from flood-prone northwestern plains.
Heavy rainfall, river swelling, and dam water releases drove the...
Morocco evacuated more than 143,000 people from flood-prone northwestern plains.
Heavy rainfall, river swelling, and dam water releases drove the...
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah said Africa needs more than $400 billion annually to finance development.
He outlined four strategic...
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah said Africa needs more than $400 billion annually to finance development.
He outlined four strategic...
Rwanda and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to promote trade and facilitate investment.
Brazil’s export agency APEX-Brasil and...
Rwanda and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to promote trade and facilitate investment.
Brazil’s export agency APEX-Brasil and...
UN rights chief launches $400 million appeal amid donor funding cuts
Reduced funding slashes missions, staffing and investigations...
UN rights chief launches $400 million appeal amid donor funding cuts
Reduced funding slashes missions, staffing and investigations...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26
Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says
Eurobond issuance capped at $4...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26
Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says
Eurobond issuance capped at $4...
Togo plans to mobilize CFA35 billion ($63 million) in 2026 to finance decentralization and deconcentration reforms.
The allocation represents...
Togo plans to mobilize CFA35 billion ($63 million) in 2026 to finance decentralization and deconcentration reforms.
The allocation represents...
DR Congo approved 96 projects in 2025 with projected investment of $5.13 billion, up 125.7% from 2024.
Foreign direct investment accounted...
DR Congo approved 96 projects in 2025 with projected investment of $5.13 billion, up 125.7% from 2024.
Foreign direct investment accounted...
Côte d’Ivoire plans total investment of CFA114,838.5 billion ($206.5 billion) under its 2026–2030 development plan.
The private sector should...
Côte d’Ivoire plans total investment of CFA114,838.5 billion ($206.5 billion) under its 2026–2030 development plan.
The private sector should...
Ethiopia expects economic growth of 10.2% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, above earlier official forecasts.
Exports, foreign investment,...
Ethiopia expects economic growth of 10.2% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, above earlier official forecasts.
Exports, foreign investment,...
Kenya, UK sign MoU on border security cooperation
Deal targets trafficking, smuggling, cross-border organised crime
Agreement aims to boost...
Kenya, UK sign MoU on border security cooperation
Deal targets trafficking, smuggling, cross-border organised crime
Agreement aims to boost...
Nigeria launches free financial literacy training for 10 million people
Program targets women, youth, financial and digital...
Nigeria launches free financial literacy training for 10 million people
Program targets women, youth, financial and digital...
The United States extended AGOA through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect
Washington wants African countries to open markets further to U.S....
The United States extended AGOA through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect
Washington wants African countries to open markets further to U.S....
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026
Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026
Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no...
Fogec launched Bokeli on February 3 in Kinshasa to digitize financing applications
The platform standardizes business plans and reduces administrative...
Fogec launched Bokeli on February 3 in Kinshasa to digitize financing applications
The platform standardizes business plans and reduces administrative...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan.
The swap covered three China...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan.
The swap covered three China...
Egypt, Sweden sign MoU to expand cooperation in health and medicine
Deal targets public health, research collaboration, modern...
Egypt, Sweden sign MoU to expand cooperation in health and medicine
Deal targets public health, research collaboration, modern...
Guinea’s Doumbouya appoints 20 members to new 29-member cabinet
Key portfolios named; foreign minister Morissanda Kouyate retains post
Cabinet...
Guinea’s Doumbouya appoints 20 members to new 29-member cabinet
Key portfolios named; foreign minister Morissanda Kouyate retains post
Cabinet...
The European Union (EU) officially delivered a fleet of 40 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FACI) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The move...
The European Union (EU) officially delivered a fleet of 40 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FACI) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The move...
Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees
The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and...
Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees
The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and...
The 2026 budget for rural roads is set at CFA23bn
The allocation is down 28% from 2025, marking a second straight decline
Funding will focus...
The 2026 budget for rural roads is set at CFA23bn
The allocation is down 28% from 2025, marking a second straight decline
Funding will focus...
The UAE pledged $500m to a UN humanitarian fund for Sudan at a donor meeting
The United States announced an additional $200m...
The UAE pledged $500m to a UN humanitarian fund for Sudan at a donor meeting
The United States announced an additional $200m...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025.
The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025.
The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
DR Congo, UAE sign CEPA aiming to double trade to $10bn
Deal opens UAE market to 6,000 Congolese products
Agreements cover ports, mining...
DR Congo, UAE sign CEPA aiming to double trade to $10bn
Deal opens UAE market to 6,000 Congolese products
Agreements cover ports, mining...
Two new cooperation instruments total $14.4m, announced on February 2
Funding includes development support and school rehabilitation...
Two new cooperation instruments total $14.4m, announced on February 2
Funding includes development support and school rehabilitation...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31
The project adds 120 MW and supports grid stability with modern...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31
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Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI tool for schools
The platform supports students and teachers with personalized learning...
Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI tool for schools
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The agreement focuses on student, staff, and doctoral mobility
It covers engineering, technology, and applied sciences programs
The...
The agreement focuses on student, staff, and doctoral mobility
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The...
Sudan launched 28 new digital administrative services on its Baladna platform
The move aims to cut paperwork, speed up procedures, and lower user...
Sudan launched 28 new digital administrative services on its Baladna platform
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Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities released key opposition figures arrested after the November 2025 coup.
The transition pledged to form an...
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities released key opposition figures arrested after the November 2025 coup.
The transition pledged to form an...
Sea levels off African coasts have risen at a rate four times faster since 2010 than in the 1990s, driven mainly by ice-sheet melt.
About 80% of the...
Sea levels off African coasts have risen at a rate four times faster since 2010 than in the 1990s, driven mainly by ice-sheet melt.
About 80% of the...
Ethiopia and the UK signed two memorandums of understanding covering investment reform and green energy infrastructure.
The UK committed £17.5 million...
Ethiopia and the UK signed two memorandums of understanding covering investment reform and green energy infrastructure.
The UK committed £17.5 million...
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