African development agenda

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has emerged as one of Africa’s most influential philanthropic institutions, positioning itself at the centre of efforts to improve health, expand education, and drive economic empowerment across the continent.…

A First Lady’s Platform for Social Impact The Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation (FaBB), led by Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, operates as a national charitable platform focused on supporting disadvantaged communities across The Gambia. Established…

Across Africa, development is increasingly being defined not by external prescriptions but by the strength of leadership within communities themselves. A recent visit to Nigeria by Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken reinforces this…

The African Union has concluded the 51st Ordinary Session of its Committee of Permanent Representatives (PRC) in Addis Ababa, closing two weeks of intensive deliberations focused on advancing Agenda 2063, the continent’s long‑term…

The military‑led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have officially launched a new regional investment bank capitalised at 500 billion CFA francs ($895 million), marking one of the most significant financial collaborations among…

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres concluded a three‑day official visit to Angola, using the trip to amplify one message the continent has demanded for decades: Africa must finally receive fair representation and fair…