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African leaders just launched a new financing facility to unlock the continent's $2.5 trillion in domestic capital for roads, energy, and trade projects. The move marks a major step toward financial independence from external systems that often misprice Africa's development needs.
African Union leaders just made history by placing water and sanitation at the center of their annual summit for the first time. With 400 million Africans lacking daily water access, this shift signals a new era of focused action on the continent's most foundational challenge.
Africa's Catholic leadership and the African Union just formalized a partnership to tackle conflict, strengthen democracy, and protect vulnerable communities across the continent. The agreement creates a framework for grassroots peace efforts in regions facing violence and instability.
Ghana's President will present a groundbreaking resolution to the United Nations in March, seeking global recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as humanity's gravest crime. The move crowns years of African-led efforts to secure reparations and justice for historical wrongs.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.
Ghana will ask the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity, marking a historic step toward justice. President John Mahama announced the resolution at the African Union Summit, calling it a chance to restore historical truth.
African leaders just committed to manufacturing 60% of the continent's medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies locally by 2040. The historic declaration marks a major step toward health independence for 1.4 billion people.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan just earned a major continental role leading maternal and child health efforts across Africa. The African Union recognized Tanzania's health reforms by appointing her to champion better healthcare for millions of women and children.
Two African nations just made it easier for government officials to work together across borders. The new agreement removes visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders traveling between Nigeria and Angola.
The African Union unanimously adopted Ghana's resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. President Mahama now takes this historic consensus to the United Nations for global recognition and reconciliation.
Africa's current and former female presidents gathered in Addis Ababa to discuss breaking barriers and building inclusive leadership. The dialogue brought together Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to inspire the next generation.
Google is partnering with the African Union to train 50,000 Ethiopian government workers in AI, while rolling out free AI education tools across seven African countries. The initiative aims to help Africa lead its own AI revolution rather than just participate in it.
Scientists across Africa will soon have better access to research and data through a groundbreaking partnership between the African Union, South Africa, Brazil, and China. The collaboration aims to break down barriers that have kept vital scientific knowledge out of reach for researchers in developing nations.
Young African innovators can now apply for a fully funded 12-month fellowship at the African Union headquarters, earning €2,500 monthly while building tech solutions for continental challenges. The program combines hands-on work, international travel, and professional development to empower the next generation of digital leaders.
The United States and African Union are creating a shared investment team to strengthen economic ties across the continent. This partnership marks a major step forward in US-Africa trade relations as global economic alliances reshape.
The United States and African Union just agreed to create a new working group focused on building roads, energy systems, and digital networks across Africa. The partnership aims to replace traditional aid with profitable investments that create jobs on both continents.
Nigeria is creating a new platform to empower millions of women and young people through education, financial support, and economic opportunity. The country will become the first to implement an African Union program designed to unlock potential and accelerate inclusive growth.
In February 2026, African Union member states will elect ten experts to protect human rights across the continent for the next five to six years. A new citizen-led initiative is working to make sure the best candidates win, not just those aligned with governments.