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Afreximbank Accelerates Bahamas Infrastructure Modernization With U.S.$100-Million Facility to Bahamas Striping Group

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In a transformative boost to the Caribbean’s transport network,African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC). This funding is to assist with the financing of the rehabilitation and construction of over 200 miles of critical road infrastructure across The Bahamas….

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Africa: The AU Has Frozen the Somaliland Debate – Political Solutions Are Needed

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Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s December 2025 recognition of Somaliland, a secessionist northern part of Somalia, set off a series of political and diplomatic shockwaves in the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula. In a region already facing acute tensions amid global…

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Africa: UNECA Calls for Structural Shift in Africa’s Economic Model

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Addis Ababa — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to undertake a fundamental restructuring of the continent’s economic model, cautioning that dependence on raw commodity exports can no longer sustain long term development goals. Addressing the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which opened today…

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Africa: Addis Ababa Bars Motorcycles As AU Summit Precaution

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City officials have prohibited the use of motorcycles in Addis Ababa while Ethiopia’s capital hosts the 39th African Union summit. The ban, which officials cite as a security measure, is in effect beginning today, February 11, 2026, and will remain in place until after the summit ends on Sunday, according to the Addis Ababa Transport…

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Africa: Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations to Host 39th AU Summit, 2nd Italy-Africa Summit, PM Abiy Announces

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Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia has finalized its preparations to host high-level delegations attending the 39th African Union (AU) Summit and the 2nd Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa. The Prime Minister stated that the country is fully prepared to welcome heads of state, government officials, and international partners for…

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

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Addis Ababa — The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union’s annual decision-making calendar. The high-level ministerial meeting serves as a preparatory platform for the 39th Ordinary Session of…

How Africa is confronting deforestation and forest degradation for a sustainable future

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A section of a forest in Africa. PHOTO/FSC/JONATHAN PERUGIA. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Deforestation and forest degradation are urgent threats to Africa’s environment, economy, and development policy-makers at the ongoing inaugural Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, have said. These challenges are not only hindering conservation efforts but also impacting the continent’s ability to sustainably manage…

Africa: All of Africa Today – February 11, 2026

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Kenya Rescues 27 Citizens Illegally Recruited for Russia-Ukraine War The government successfully rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans who had been stranded in Russia after being illegally recruited to join the Russia-Ukraine war, said Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Their return was secured through diplomatic efforts led by Kenya’s mission in Moscow. Mudavadi said most…

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Africa Must Drive Its Own Dev’t Agenda, Says PM Nsengiyumva

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Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has said African countries must take the lead in driving the continent’s development, stressing the need for self-reliance and homegrown solutions amid growing global uncertainties. Nsengiyumva said this on Tuesday, February 20, as he participated virtually in the 43rd session of the Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee of the…

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African Foreign Ministers Converge On Addis Ababa Ahead of 39th AU Summit

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Addis Ababa — Foreign ministers from across the African continent continue to arrive in Addis Ababa to participate in the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The Foreign Ministers of Gabon, Rwanda, The Gambia, and Equatorial Guinea–Marie-Edith…