AI could give developing countries a rare chance to accelerate productivity and public-service improvements, with far fewer jobs exposed to automation than in wealthier economies Africa already has a ...

AfCFTA awarded Nigerian company Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies a 20-year, $3.1 billion concession to deploy a common customs system across 50 African countries. The system aims to digitize ...

Open Doors is supporting filmmakers from 42 African countries during the 79thLocarno Film Festival, held from Aug. 5 to Aug. 15, 2026. The program supports emerging African film industries through ...

Nigeria expects up to $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investment by 2030, supported by 22 major projects currently under development. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) ...

Gabon and Sierra Leone signed a general cooperation memorandum covering trade, investment, agriculture, health, energy, mining, transport, security and other strategic sectors. The agreement aims to ...

Ethiopia is working with both Russia and the United States to develop the regulatory framework for its civilian nuclear program, despite their competition in the global nuclear market. Rosatom remains ...

Burkina Faso has restored the Kokologho Dam after 18 years, expanding irrigation as part of its food sovereignty strategy. The rehabilitated reservoir will support irrigated farming, aquaculture and ...

Puntland and the United States signed a security agreement that includes expanding a U.S. military base in Bosaso. The agreement targets counterterrorism and maritime security along the Red Sea and ...

Patrice Talon won the presidency of Benin’s new Senate on Aug. 6, just 10 weeks after leaving the presidency. The Senate has 25 members, none of whom won a direct popular election, and will serve as ...

President Bola Tinubu approved salary increases of 30% to 80% for Nigerian armed forces personnel, depending on rank. The increases will take effect on Sept. 1 and will benefit about 250,000 military ...

DR Congo has created a multi-agency task force to expand exports of 'Made in DRC' products into markets including China, the UK and the United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to help agricultural ...

In northeastern Côte d’Ivoire, Comoé National Park stands as one of the largest protected areas in West Africa. With its ...