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ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa concludes in Victoria Falls

The 2026 ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa (ITU RDF-AFR 2026) has concluded in Victoria Falls, marking the end of two days of high-level dialogue focused on translating global telecom development priorities into concrete regional implementation me

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Morocco overtakes South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy – AfDB Report

Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy, according to the latest Africa Industrialisation Index (AII), which highlights sustained industrial upgrading, export diversification, and targeted industrial policy as key drivers

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Togo hosts regional workshop on digital social payment systems to strengthen public service delivery

Togo has hosted a regional workshop in Lomé focused on improving social payment mechanisms through digital innovation, bringing together experts, public institutions, and development partners from across the sub-region.

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UK–Tanzania Trade Roadshow in Arusha highlights expanding export opportunities and £1 billion ambiti...

The recent UK–Tanzania Trade Roadshow held in Arusha has underscored growing commercial opportunities for Tanzanian exporters and a deepening of bilateral trade relations between Tanzania and the United Kingdom.

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Andela announces winners of first codex champions showcase in collaboration with OpenAI

Andela has announced the winners of its inaugural Andela x OpenAI Codex Champions Showcase, recognizing outstanding developers who participated in a regional initiative aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence in software development.

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Africa CDC hosts induction training for Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme scholars in Ad...

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has hosted an induction training programme for scholars under the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme, delivered through the AVoHC platform in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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RCMRD advances preparations for 14th Ministerial Conference and 60th Governing Council Meeting in Ma...

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has undertaken a preparatory mission in Malawi ahead of the 14th Conference of Ministers and the 60th Governing Council meeting scheduled for November 2026.

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AfDB, WHO and partners hold high-level talks on Ebola outbreak response in DRC and Uganda

A high-level roundtable has been convened by the African Development Bank Group, the World Health Organization African Region, Africa CDC, and the Government of the United Kingdom to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a

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Kenya advances operationalisation of Kenya-AIST to lead innovation and knowledge economy agenda

Kenya has intensified efforts to operationalise the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST), following the institution’s recent award of a Presidential Charter, as part of broader plans to position the country as a leading innovati

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Ethio Telecom opens secondary market trading as share company transition drives capital market devel...

Ethio Telecom has officially announced the commencement of secondary market trading for its shareholders, marking a major milestone in the company’s transition into a publicly traded share company and the development of Ethiopia’s capital market.

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