Afrobarometer has launched a virtual training video library to enable anyone – from government and civil society to the media, students, and the general public – to access, understand, and use its data on Africans’ experiences and preferences. The library provides step-by-step guidance through a series of short, user-friendly videos, showing how to navigate Afrobarometer’s […]

African economists and development leaders have called for sweeping governance reforms, stronger domestic resource mobilization, and innovative partnerships to accelerate economic transformation across the continent’s transition states.  The call came at a recent high-level policy dialogue organized by the African Development Institute (ADI) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) during the 66th Annual Conference […]

Fatma Zohra Bendjelida was recently crowned winner of the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Junior Chef Competition which celebrates young aspiring chefs’ creativity and flair in African cuisine and culture.  Loubna Ali Cherif and Aouis Akkouch were named first and second runners up in the competition for young aspiring Algerian chefs aged between 16 and […]

Africa is taking charge of its economic future as long-standing trade agreements deteriorate and global markets become more volatile. This is the driving force behind the Global Africa Business Initiative’s Unstoppable Africa conference this year, which has as its theme “The Big Push: Africa Shapes the Markets”. Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the […]

After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is set to be held in 2027.  This was announced by the Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council who is also a […]

By Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA) External expectations have framed Africa’s role in the energy transition for years. Despite facing different realities, such as limited infrastructure, restricted access to capital, and less influence in global energy policy, it has been assumed that Africa will follow the same decarbonisation path as […]

History was made on Tuesday when Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was sworn-in as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).   At exactly 11:04 Abidjan (Ivory Coast) time, on a rain swept Monday morning, Dr. Sidi took his oath-of-office, at the helm of Africa’s premier development finance institution succeeding Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina […]

The fourth edition of the Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum was held in Dakar, from 26 to 28 August, under the theme: “Employment and education in emergencies for young women and men: building a peaceful and safe West Africa and Sahel”. The forumwas organized by the United Nations Office for West Africa and […]

Solar panel imports into Africa rose by 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember. The data shows how the rise happened across Africa, and it is at a scale to impact the electricity system of many countries.   The analysis shows […]

In a significant step towards advancing gender equality and reinforcing national peacebuilding efforts, the government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with UN Women and national stakeholders, officially launched its first National Action Plan (TNAP) on Women, Peace and Security on 19 August 2025 at the Peace and Security Training Centre in Dar […]