Nigeria’s Vice President Shettima Defends Economic Reforms
Speaking on the sidelines of the AU summit, Shettima assured global investors that President Tinubu’s "bold restructuring" is the only path to stabilizing the Naira.
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Nigeria Secures Central Bank Board Seat
Nigeria has officially been granted a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, a major win for West African financial influence.
AU Chairperson Condemns Gaza “Extermination”
In his opening speech today, AU Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for an immediate end to the "extermination" of the Palestinian people.
Declaration to Africa CDC Vaccine Sovereignty was Signed Today
A declaration was signed today in Addis Ababa to host an extraordinary summit in Nairobi (Q2 2026) specifically to accelerate local health product manufacturing.
Universal WASH Access Forum taking place alongside the 39th African Union Summit
Leaders at the AU have declared 2026 the "Year of Sustainable Water," launching a massive initiative to bridge the sanitation gap for the 400 million Africans without basic water.
African Infrastructure Finance Facility (AIF) Launched at the 39th African Union Summit
A new flagship platform was unveiled this morning to mobilize long-term capital for cross-border projects aligned with Agenda 2063.
Young Africans’ Protest Against the “Bloc of Old Leaders” at The 39th African Union Summit
Youth activists outside the AU summit in Addis Ababa are protesting the "gerontocracy" of the union, citing that the world's youngest population is led by its oldest leaders.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African nations
President Xi Jinping announced today that starting May 1, 2026, zero levies will apply to almost all African countries (except Eswatini).
MultiChoice Talent Factory Opens 2026 Applications In Uganda
Multichoice Talent Factory East Africa has officially called for applications from aspiring Ugandan filmmakers for its 2026 training cohort. The year-long program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the local creative industry by providing professional cinematography, editing, and directing training.
Kenyan Ahmed Farah Named Executive Director of The East African Business Council (EABC)
The East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed trade policy expert Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director. Farah, formerly of TradeMark Africa, is tasked with accelerating intra-regional trade reforms as businesses push for faster EAC integration.
