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Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing signs of resilience, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up slightly from 3.5 percent last year, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report released Tuesday. The report attributes the improvement to easing inflation and a modest recovery in investment, even as the region grapples with…
Luanda — Angolan and National Geographic researchers have confirmed the existence of one of the largest water towers in southern Africa in Angola’s central highlands, where major rivers such as the Zambezi, Kwanza, and Congo originate. The Vice President, Esperança da Costa, announced this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the Southern African Science…
A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing national digital networks. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Senegal has announced plans to build 774 new telecom sites, part of a broader US$115 million…
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the 2nd East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in Mogadishu, marking another milestone in the country’s growing role within the East African bloc. In his keynote address, President Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s historic legacy as a hub of trade and seafaring along the Indian…
Tomaino Njoya Only Woman Challenging Paul Biya in Cameroon Election Tomaino Hermine Patricia Ndam Njoya, the mayor of Foumban and chairwoman of the Democratic Union for Cameroon (UDC), emerged as the only female candidate in Cameroon’s October 12 presidential election, challenging longtime ruler Paul Biya. Her candidacy marked the third time in the nation’s…
Geneva — Gavi Board unanimously approves the selection of Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as its new Chair Clark will replace Professor José Manuel Barroso, whose second term ends in December 2025 Clark: “The coming years will bring many challenges for Gavi, but also huge opportunity, and I am excited…
The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling energy inefficiencies across the continent. This according to Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, who spoke at the legacy launch of…
Somalia has announced plans to accelerate the introduction of Swahili into the country’s curriculum for schools and universities as part of its push for integration within the regional bloc East African Community (EAC). Swahili is East Africa’s lingua franca and one of Africa’s most spoken languages. The authorities said the language will be promoted to…
Abuja — China in Africa is not just about strategic infrastructure. The country’s presence on the African continent aims to create a partnership that will last for years and is different from other approaches, as it is focused on concrete needs such as healthcare. In this context, the announcement by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria,…
Last week, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. They exchanged on strengthening Africa-Azerbaijan relations. The Chairperson commended Azerbaijan’s constructive diplomacy and efforts toward peace, including in its region. Ambassador Nasibov congratulated the…
