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Nigeria invests $538 million to transform Cross River into an agro-industrial hub
Nigeria has launched a crucial driver in Africa’s industrialization process with the groundbreaking of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Cross River State. This initiative, led by Vice President...
Read moreAfrican journalists awarded for positive impact on health and social justice
In a new demonstration of the transformative power of African journalism on the global stage, three reporters from Pan African Visions (PAV) have been honored in the 2024 edition of...
Read moreGambia boosts its development with sustainable infrastructure
Gambia, a small country but full of potential, has demonstrated how strategic investment in infrastructure can catalyze progress and regional integration. The Senegambia Bridge, a monumental project funded by the...
Read moreUNESCO–Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young African Women Scientists
In a world where women represent only about one-third of researchers globally, the gender gap in science remains a persistent barrier to inclusive innovation and progress. This disparity is even...
Read moreTanzania strengthens SMEs with a $7.5 million trade guarantee agreement
Tanzania is advancing towards strengthening its trade and financial sector with the signing of a $7.5 million trade guarantee mechanism, agreed upon between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the...
Read moreNiger: Hausa and Zarma recognized as official languages of the country
Niger has officially recognized Hausa and Zarma as official languages, alongside French. This decision reflects a commitment to strengthening the country's cultural identity and promoting greater social inclusion, encouraging the...
Read moreWest Africa: A step towards unity and prosperity
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Ombudsman Association presented its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, promising to transform governance structures and increase citizen trust in institutions. Led by Pascal...
Read moreU.S. Tariff on Venezuelan Oil: Another Challenge for Ecommerce Trade Between China and Spain
Global trade continues to face mounting challenges, and ecommerce is no exception. The United States' recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on countries purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela...
Read moreAfrica “ignites” its potential: Clean energy as a driver of development
“Africa is tired of being in the dark,” said Akinwumi Adesina in 2016. Nine years later, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is leading a continent-wide push that...
Read moreAfriLabs Secures $150,000 Unrestricted Grant from Airbnb Community Fund to Boost Innovation in Africa
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation and technology hubs, has announced it has received an unrestricted donation of $150,000 from the Airbnb Community Fund, aimed at empowering innovation across...
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