Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
[GAIS] Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026
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Africa: Remarks by Ghana President Mahama at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
[GAIS] Dubai -- Text of remarks by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026.
Africa: Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
[GAIS] Dubai -- Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026.
Africa: Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa's Investment Landscape
[GAIS] The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a groundbreaking platform designed to connect Africa's untapped sovereign assets with global private capital, was officially launched today. Co-founded by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank
Powerful cyclone kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
Africa: $8.6trn Mineral Endowment Undeveloped in Africa - AFC
[Daily Trust] Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic value embedded in this endowment, a new study released yesterday by Africa Finance Corporation
Africa: AU Executive Council Calls for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration
[African Union] The Forty-Eighth (48th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, with a strong call for enhanced unity, sustainable development, and collective action
A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Africa: UNECA Calls for Structural Shift in Africa's Economic Model
[ENA] 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.
Africa: The AU Has Frozen the Somaliland Debate - Political Solutions Are Needed
[ISS] Israel's Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn't delivered a consensual solution.
Africa: Afreximbank Accelerates Bahamas Infrastructure Modernization With U.S.$100-Million Facility to Bahamas Striping Group
[Afreximbank] 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
Africa: Addis Ababa Bars Motorcycles As AU Summit Precaution
[Reporter] City officials have prohibited the use of motorcycles in Addis Ababa while Ethiopia's capital hosts the 39th African Union summit.
Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call - Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace
[African Union] The African Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Platform today commenced its 2026 Statutory Political Meeting in Addis Ababa, with a strong call for accelerated action to translate continental policy commitments into
Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscores 'Urgency of Institutional Reform, Imperative of Peace and Development'
[African Union] At the opening session of the 48th AU Executive Council, AUC Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali underscored "the urgency of institutional reform, & the imperative of peace and development on the continent" ahead of the 39th AU Assembly.
Africa: Somali President, Egypt Defence Minister Attend Lineup of Egyptian Troops for AU Mission
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and General Abdel Mageed Saqr, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and minister of defence, attended the lineup of Egyptian troops assigned to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs
South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.
Ghanaians embrace 'Fugu Day' after online mockery of traditional outfits
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.
Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026
[ENA] 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.
Africa: Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations to Host 39th AU Summit, 2nd Italy-Africa Summit, PM Abiy Announces
[ENA] 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.
Africa: Foreign Ministers Continue to Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th AU Summit
[ENA] 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.
Africa: No, Beetroot Juice Won't 'Kill Cancer Cells in 42 Days'
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Don't believe social media posts claiming that drinking beetroot juice can kill cancer cells within 42 days. Cancer is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment by trained healthcare professionals, not home remedies or dietary
Africa: UN Social Policy Commission Closes With Calls to Turn Pledges Into Action
[UN News] With inequality deepening and trust in public institutions under strain, the UN's main forum on social policy wrapped up its annual session on Tuesday with a renewed push to turn global commitments on social justice into action.
Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.
Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline
[Nile Post] Corruption remains a serious global threat, with limited signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International.
Africa: Africa Must Drive Its Own Dev't Agenda, Says PM Nsengiyumva
[New Times] 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.
Africa: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Named Envoy for Africa's Maternal, Child Health Services
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been officially appointed as the Ambassador for Maternal and Child Health Services in Africa, a designation made by the Africa CDC Executive Committee during the fifth session of the Africa CDC Executive Committee
Africa: African Foreign Ministers Converge On Addis Ababa Ahead of 39th AU Summit
[ENA] 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.
Africa: Women's Control Over Fertility Is Linked to Education, Money and Digital Access - Study of 16 African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] Many married women in sub-Saharan Africa don't have the freedom to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Global data show that only 37% of women in the region aged 15-49 can make their own informed decisions about sexual relations,
Africa: General Assembly President Urges Europeans to 'Stand Up' for the UN
[UN News] The President of the United Nations General Assembly appealed on Tuesday for Europe to protect the international rules-based system, defend the truth in the face of fake news and other falsehoods, and support UN reform.
Africa: Fresh Report Warns Fish Fraud Extends to One Fifth of Global Catch
[UN News] Fish fraud is widespread in markets, grocers and restaurants around the world, but a growing number of innovative tools are turning the tide, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Africa: Taxing Africa's Informal Economies - Technology's Promise and Pitfalls
[The Conversation Africa] Changes in the development finance world - especially the sharp drop in foreign aid and fewer cheap loans for low-income countries - have pushed taxation back into the spotlight.