For every 10 girls who complete primary school, fewer than four finish secondary Open source STEP tool supports ministries to manage vulnerable transitions June 23, 2026 – Governments and education leaders must address a critical blind spot if they are to help the most disadvantaged girls stay in education, a high-level panel has heard. While…
Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after less than two years in office. From a landslide victory in 2024 to a remarkable downfall this week. Keir Starmer is quitting. He’s the sixth British prime minister to step down in the last decade. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list His resignation came…
An aerial photograph shows the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas port refinery, along the Mediterranean Sea on on April 15, 2026. Bakr Alkasem | Afp | Getty Images Ahead of a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven developed economies in Paris on Monday, a…
During this morning’s opening session of the ministerial segment of the Fifty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Tangier, Morocco, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, joined H.E. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy & Finance of Morocco, H.E. @NOIweala, DG…
Washington, DC — Uganda’s Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation. The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper US-Africa investment ties. Adam Cortese, CEO…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa’s long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to Ethiopia’s Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FANA). Mussa made the remarks during meetings with defence ministers and military delegations from several African countries who gathered in Addis Ababa for the…
NewsFeed Police confronted protesters in Albania’s capital Tirana after demonstrators shot fireworks and threw petrol bombs at Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office, during an opposition rally demanding his resignation. Political tensions have escalated since December, when the deputy prime minister was indicted over suspected corruption. Published On 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026 Click here to…
Addis Ababa — Foreign ministers from across Africa continue to arrive in Addis Ababa ahead of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, as preparations intensify for high-level discussions at the continental gathering. Arriving this morning at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport were Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba of South Sudan; Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa…
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…
Addis Ababa — Foreign affairs ministers from across the African continent have begun arriving in Addis Ababa to take part in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit. Among those who arrived on Tuesday evening were the Foreign Ministers of Malawi, Burundi, Nigeria, Zambia, and the Republic of Congo–George Thapatula Chaponda, Edouard…
