The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Sidi Ould Tah, has paid a courtesy visit to the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, reaffirming the strong partnership between the Bank and its host nation. During the meeting held on Wednesday in Abidjan, Ould Tah expressed gratitude to President Ouattara for hisRead More
African economists and development leaders have called for urgent governance reforms, stronger domestic resource mobilization, and innovative partnerships to accelerate economic transformation across the continent’s most vulnerable economies—transition states. The call came during a high-level Policy Dialogue organized by the African Development Institute (ADI) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at theRead More
Africa’s leading off-grid solar provider, ENGIE Energy Access (EEA), has released a landmark White Paper urging a fundamental rethink of how grant capital is deployed to close the continent’s widening energy access gap. The publication, titled “Maximising Impact: Transforming Grant Funding for Energy Access,” draws on nearly two decades of EEA’s last-mile deliveryRead More
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, scheduled for October 1–3 in Cape Town, will gather global and African leaders to address the critical intersection of energy and mining. The event will highlight the role of renewable energy, critical minerals, and sustainable mining practices in driving Africa’s economic growth and global competitiveness. RecognizedRead More
Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has urged African leaders and global partners to strengthen collaboration and build sustainable markets that will drive global growth, as he addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama. Speaking on the theme “Co-create a Dynamic Future with Africa”, the President said theRead More
Namibia’s President, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has firmly declined a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct clinical trials of a new long-term hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) in the country. The device, intended to prevent pregnancy for up to eight years, was pitched as part of a reproductive health programRead More
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, convened political leaders, health experts, and global investors in Accra on Tuesday for the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, a groundbreaking gathering aimed at reshaping the future of global health governance with Africa taking a lead role. The summit featured high-profile attendees, including former Presidents Ellen Johnson SirleafRead More
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the recent debate on the Presidency Budget Vote 2025 as spirited, robust, and ultimately a sign of the country’s healthy democratic order. Addressing Parliament, Ramaphosa acknowledged disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU) but reaffirmed a shared commitment to improving citizens’ lives and advancing inclusive economicRead More
Air Tanzania has announced it will launch a new direct flight route from Dar es Salaam to Lagos starting August 15, 2025, a move warmly unveiled by Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian musician Juma Jux. The couple, who recently made headlines with their cross-country wedding, revealed the upcoming service through a viralRead More
Burkina Faso nears completion of the €220 million Ouagadougou-Donsin International Airport under President Ibrahim Traoré. More than an infrastructure project, the new airport symbolizes national pride, independence, and a bold vision for economic growth and regional connectivity. The Ouagadougou-Donsin International Airport, is a transformative project located about 35 km northeast of the capital,Read More