“Light drives development!”: Electricity supply to Sèmè-Kpodji in Benin means Fatima Hounkanrin can keep her shop open till late at night

Night has fallen on Sèmè-Kpodji, a lively town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in…

The Evolution of Public Relations in Africa: A Five-Year Retrospective (By Rania El Rafie)

By Rania El Rafie, Vice President of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/). Africa’s…

PGS Joins African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy as Silver Sponsor

Global marine geophysics company PGS will participate at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy…

Africa’s Trade Potential: Navigating Opportunities Amidst Global Transformations

By Ahmed Tibaoui, WTC Algiers General Manager & CEO; WTCA Board Member and Middle East and…

Sierra Leone’s President Enacts Law Banning Child Marriage

Sierra Leone has enacted a landmark law banning child marriage, with severe penalties for violations. President…

Three Mauritanians Detained for Protesting Election Results Die in Custody

Mauritania’s interior ministry has announced the death of three people who were arrested in southern Mauritania…

Burkina Faso’s Ruling Junta Forcefully Conscripts Critics for Military Service

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have accused Burkina Faso’s ruling junta of kidnapping and conscripting…

World Bank Grants $208 Million to Zambia to Combat Drought

The World Bank has approved a $208 million grant to help Zambia combat the severe drought…

Kenyan Anti-tax Protesters Organize New Demonstrations Demanding Ruto’s Resignation

Kenyan protesters are, once again, demonstrating in the streets of Nairobi and other locations in the…

Tunisia’s Presidential Election Slated for October 6

Tunisian President Kais Saied’s office has announced that the country’s next presidential election will hold on…