Addis Ababa hosts first influencer summit to fight stereotypes, reclaim narrative from Western media

Zambians celebrated Kenneth Kaunda Day, a public holiday honouring the Founding President, who would have turned 102 on Tuesday.

Various activities took place in the capital, Lusaka. The day began with a five-kilometre marathon, followed by a church service.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country's readiness to continue promoting SADC initiatives aimed at fostering regional integration.

China has announced plans to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with it, a move expected to boost trade and economic cooperation across the continent.

Bamako residents were shaken but expressed confidence in the defence forces after multiple 'terrorist groups' attacks were reported in the Malian capital and across the country on Saturday.

Botswana's President, Duma Boko, has hailed Zimbabwe's extraordinary economic rebound, which registered a 6.6% growth last year.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for a strong and coordinated implementation of the integration agenda within the region.

The 17th Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition is taking place in Africa for the first time.

The moot court is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek.

Africa has received a climate finance boost after the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved US$440 million (N$7.44 billion) in new funding, representing 46% of its latest allocations. 

This brings Africa’s total share of the Fund’s global portfolio to about US$7.6 billion (N$128.43 billion).

African leaders have been urged to move beyond policy discussions and deliver tangible results for citizens, as the continent charts a new path for agricultural transformation.