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Africa: Foreign Minister Receives AU Special Envoy On Women, Peace and Security
[SNA] Port Sudan, April 8, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim, received Ambassador Bineta Diop, the African Union (AU) Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, who is visiting the country from April 6 to 9 at
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Holds, but Downside Risks Mount
[World Bank] Smarter industrial policy can advance Africa's economic transformation and create jobs
West Africa: Sahel - the World Bank Group Launches a New Country Partnership Framework for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger to Promote Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group has supported new Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) with Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger for the 2026-2031 period. These frameworks aim to stimulate job creation, especially for youth and women, by strengthening human
Africa: Africa's Urban Future On the Line As Continental Forum Opens in Nairobi With Call to Move 'From Conversation to Execution'
[African Union] NAIROBI, 8 April 2026 Africa's most consequential gathering on housing and urban development, Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF 2), opened today in Nairobi, as African leaders and policymakers called for urgent, coordinated action to transform the continent's rapidly
Africa: Over 1,000 Humanitarians Have Been Killed in Three Years, Security Council Hears
[UN News] At least 326 humanitarians were killed in the line of duty across 21 countries during 2025, bringing the total killed over three years to over 1,010. The International Red Cross warned the Security Council on Wednesday that "we are losing our humanity in war."
Africa: Global Trade in Wild Birds Is Poorly Monitored - the Risks to Wildlife, Ecosystems and Human Health
[The Conversation Africa] Birds have, for centuries, been captured from the wild to be kept in cages - valued for their looks, songs and ability to imitate sounds. Data compiled by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the global agreement that
Africa: Credit and Credibility - Rating Agency Errors Come With a Cost
[The Conversation Africa] The rating agency S&P Global's Africa Credit Rating Trends 2025 reviews the past year's rating activities and analyses the continent's prospects for 2026. It is an important document because it interprets underlying drivers of creditworthiness. It
Africa: Countries Suffer When Credit Rating Agencies Lack Data - How to Fix the Problem At Source
[The Conversation Africa] Some developing country governments spend years making the reforms that international financial institutions want - only to find that their efforts are not rewarded.
Africa: Auda-Nepad Backs 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy
[Daily Trust] Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong institutional support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, positioning the event as a catalyst for Nigeria's sports diplomacy and economic advancement.
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Africa: Governments Push for Increased Local Control of Africa's Gold
[Daba Finance] Gold Fields Ltd.'s Damang mine in Ghana is at the center of a policy shift as the government moves to increase local ownership in the gold sector. The state will take over the mine on April 18 after declining to renew its lease, Bloomberg reported. Authorities
Africa: SMC DAO Acquires Nigeria's Bread Africa in Crypto Consolidation Move
[Daba Finance] SirMapy and Co DAO has acquired Nigerian crypto startup Bread Africa in an all-cash six-figure deal, as consolidation continues in the country's digital asset sector.
Africa: Egypt Leads As African Tech Startups Raise $711m in First Quarter
[Daba Finance] African startups raised $711 million across more than 80 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to data tracked by TechCabal Insights. About 18% of deals had undisclosed values. The disclosed funding reflects a mix of equity, debt, and grants flowing into
Africa: Cascador Opens Applications for Scaleup Program for African Founders
[Daba Finance] Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp program, targeting growth-stage founders building businesses across the continent.
Africa: We'll Collaborate With Other Partners to Push for Global Reparation Agenda
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the African Union (AU), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organisation of American States (OAS) to advance the global reparation agenda, following what it has described as a landmark victory for
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
Africa: Solutions Already Exist, We Just Need to Scale Them - COP31 Climate High-Level Champion Samed Agirbas
[allAfrica] Global climate efforts have evolved from promises to action, focusing more on how these actions create real change, especially in Africa.
Africa: Africa's Edtech Boom Drives Surge in Student Migration, Says Industry Report
[Vanguard] The rapid expansion of Africa's education technology (EdTech) sector, alongside increasing international student mobility, is transforming how African students access global education opportunities, industry stakeholders have said.
Africa: Seven Eritrea Players Disappear in South Africa After Afcon Qualifier
[Vanguard] Seven members of the Eritrea national football team have reportedly failed to return home after their side's victory over the Eswatini national football team in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead
[Liberian Observer] Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and South Sudan have emerged as leaders in representation
Africa: Konneh Courts Indian Investors Ahead of Major Indian - Africa Summit
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County is in India on a high-level visit aimed at attracting private investment to Liberia, as momentum builds toward the India-Africa Forum Summit 2026.