The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a sweeping modernization plan for N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, positioning it as a future regional hub. With a brand-new 50,000-square-meter terminal capable of handling 5 million passengers annually—up from just 800,000—the $570 million project marks a bold move toward enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure, attracting foreign investment,...
A historic page is being written for Africa. In 2026, legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo will become the first African diva to have her name engraved on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization in charge of designating each year the...
The BGFIBank Foundation has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (WELP), a bold initiative designed to support a new generation of women entrepreneurs across Central Africa. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and access to finance, WELP aims to be a powerful driver of women’s economic empowerment across the CEMAC region. In a region...
African Investments Limited has unveiled its latest Q2 2025 Deal Book, featuring 65 carefully vetted investment opportunities from across the African continent. Distributed to its global network of institutional and private investors, the publication showcases a wide spectrum of high-growth companies and projects spanning sectors such as agriculture, fintech, healthcare, clean energy, and manufacturing. First...
With a loan of 89.2 billion CFA francs, the African Development Bank is launching the CAP2E project in the Far North of Cameroon. The objective is to strengthen employability and support entrepreneurship, particularly among young people and women, in a region affected by a poverty rate of 74%. On May 21, 2025, the African Development...
On May 8, 2025, the conclave elected American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Taking the name Leo XIV, he succeeds Pope Francis and steps into leadership at a time of significant transformation for the Church. Shortly after the white smoke signaled the election, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti announced...
The possible election of a Black pope would be far more than a religious decision—it would mark a rupture with centuries of tradition, reflect the evolving nature of Catholicism, and introduce major geopolitical and cultural implications. As the world watches closely, the impact of such a momentous choice could shape the future of the Church...
The COP29 in Baku saw significant engagements, intense debates, and a spotlight on Africa’s climate challenges and hopes. With representatives from Nigeria and other African nations voicing strong opinions, the conference highlighted both the progress and the ongoing struggles in addressing global climate change. The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
On October 30, the American government granted grants of $140,000, or 85 million CFA francs, to eighteen Congolese NGOs in Brazzaville. This aid will enable the beneficiary NGOs to carry out their projects with a view to contributing to the empowerment of Congolese communities, particularly disadvantaged ones. s part of the Ambassador’s Self-Help Funds and the...
