Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
Africa Targets Its $2.5 Trillion Capital Pool to Accelerate Cross-Border Infrastructure
African heads of state have launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a continent-led mechanism to unlock Africa's $2.5 trillion…
Ramaphosa Thanks Putin as 17 South Africans Return
President Ramaphosa has thanked Vladimir Putin for helping secure the return of 17 South Africans allegedly deceived into fighting in…
Tinubu Expands Healthcare Funding to 13500 Facilities
President Tinubu has announced the expansion of Nigeria's primary healthcare funding to cover 13,500 facilities, backed by over N98 billion…
Ghana Gets Its First Female Fire Chief
Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong has been appointed Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, becoming the first woman…
Newsletter
Amnesty backs Ghana’s slavery resolution
IN SHORT: Amnesty International has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of Ghana's resolution declaring…
UN passes Ghana’s slavery resolution 123-3
IN SHORT: The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana's resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade…
Kenya and US deepen defence partnership
IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and…
Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows
IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year…