President Paul Kagame on Thursday met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) president-elect, for discussions on the future of cooperation between Rwanda and the continental lender. The talks took place at Urugwiro Village ahead of…
In a historic step towards deeper regional integration, Namibia and Zambia have announced plans to allow citizens to travel between their two countries using only national identity cards, eliminating the need for passports. The announcement was made by Namibia’s Minister…
The United Nations has appointed Nigerian spoken word artist and activist Maryam Bukar Hassan as its first-ever Global Advocate for Peace. The announcement was made in July 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UN’s commitment to inclusive peacebuilding. Maryam…
Dangote Group has appointed David Bird as Chief Executive Officer of its fuels and petrochemicals division as the Nigerian conglomerate pushes to expand its refining operations across Africa. Bird, who officially assumed the role in July 2025, previously led Oman’s…
In a landmark move reflecting a deeper shift toward the Global South, the United Nations has announced plans to relocate the global headquarters of three of its major agencies UNICEF, UN Women, and UNFPA from New York to Nairobi, Kenya…
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated the urgent need for massive infrastructure investment to unlock the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking during a meeting in Accra with AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene,…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, set to become the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline, has achieved a major construction milestone, 64.5% completion. Stretching an impressive 1,443 kilometers from Kabaale-Hoima in western Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula…
Lesotho’s economy recorded a modest growth of 2.4% in 2024, supported largely by major infrastructure investments, notably the Lesotho Highland Water Project Phase II (LHWP-II), which helped stimulate the services sector. This is according to the Country Focus Report 2025 published by…
In a major policy shift, Kenya removes visa requirements for Nigeria, all African and most Caribbean countries, supporting tourism, trade, and Africa’s free movement goals. The policy, confirmed by the Kenyan Cabinet, means citizens from these regions will no longer need…
A groundbreaking opportunity for Africa’s digital entrepreneurs has officially launched: The Movers’ Society and ISBI Kenya, in partnership with Strathmore Business School (SBS), have unveiled a first-of-its-kind hybrid (virtual and physical) program designed specifically for digital entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creators.…