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AU Assembly endorses AUDA‑NEPAD priorities, appoints new HSGOC chair and renews CEO mandate
African Business • 17 Feb 2026, 12:48
The African Union General Assembly has endorsed AUDA‑NEPAD's priorities for the acceleration phase of Agenda 2063, appointing H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço as HSGOC Chair an…
AU Assembly endorses AUDA‑NEPAD priorities, appoints new HSGOC chair and renews CEO mandate
African Business • 17 Feb 2026, 12:48
The African Union General Assembly has endorsed AUDA‑NEPAD's priorities for the acceleration phase of Agenda 2063, appointing H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço as HSGOC Chair an…
The African Union General Assembly has endorsed AUDA‑NEPAD's priorities for the acceleration phase of Agenda 2063, appointing H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço as HSGOC Chair and renewing H.E. Mrs Nardos Bekele‑Thomas's mandate as CEO. The decisions aim to drive continental development in infrastructure, health, climate resilience, and human capital.
Sudan faces Ramadan amidst war and economic hardship
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 12:12
With Ramadan just hours away, shoppers fill the markets of Omdurman, rushing to secure provisions for the holy month. But the festive spirit is overshadowed by hardship due to the…
Sudan faces Ramadan amidst war and economic hardship
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 12:12
With Ramadan just hours away, shoppers fill the markets of Omdurman, rushing to secure provisions for the holy month. But the festive spirit is overshadowed by hardship due to the…
With Ramadan just hours away, shoppers fill the markets of Omdurman, rushing to secure provisions for the holy month. But the festive spirit is overshadowed by hardship due to the uncertainties gripping the country.
South Africa’s unemployment rate eases to 31.4%
Mail & Guardian • 17 Feb 2026, 12:11
The employed population increased to 17.1 million, but youth unemployment rose to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025
South Africa’s unemployment rate eases to 31.4%
Mail & Guardian • 17 Feb 2026, 12:11
The employed population increased to 17.1 million, but youth unemployment rose to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025
The employed population increased to 17.1 million, but youth unemployment rose to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025
Africa's Capital Markets Are Moving Again. Here's How.
African Business • 17 Feb 2026, 11:38
As funding costs ease and liquidity returns, Africa's capital markets are stirring back to life. From syndicated loans to blended finance, issuers are rethinking how they raise ca…
Africa's Capital Markets Are Moving Again. Here's How.
African Business • 17 Feb 2026, 11:38
As funding costs ease and liquidity returns, Africa's capital markets are stirring back to life. From syndicated loans to blended finance, issuers are rethinking how they raise ca…
As funding costs ease and liquidity returns, Africa's capital markets are stirring back to life. From syndicated loans to blended finance, issuers are rethinking how they raise capital - but depth, scale and execution remain the continent's defining challenges.
First solar eclipse of the year to seen in the Antarctica
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 11:10
A partial solar eclipse will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
First solar eclipse of the year to seen in the Antarctica
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 11:10
A partial solar eclipse will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.
Guatemala ends monthlong state of emergency aimed at combatting gang violence
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 10:29
Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang memb…
Guatemala ends monthlong state of emergency aimed at combatting gang violence
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 10:29
Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang memb…
Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members.
Seven Ghanaian traders killed in Burkina Faso militant attack
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 10:20
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, Ghana's interior minister has said.
Seven Ghanaian traders killed in Burkina Faso militant attack
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 10:20
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, Ghana's interior minister has said.
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, Ghana's interior minister has said.
Kenya and Egypt hold talks aimed at deepening trade and investment
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 09:57
They also discussed water scarcity and support for the ongoing Nile Basin Initiative grouping together 10 countries
Kenya and Egypt hold talks aimed at deepening trade and investment
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 09:57
They also discussed water scarcity and support for the ongoing Nile Basin Initiative grouping together 10 countries
They also discussed water scarcity and support for the ongoing Nile Basin Initiative grouping together 10 countries
Dozens of US troops deployed to Nigeria to help with training and intelligence sharing
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 08:45
About 100 US troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed gr…
Dozens of US troops deployed to Nigeria to help with training and intelligence sharing
Africanews EN • 17 Feb 2026, 08:45
About 100 US troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed gr…
About 100 US troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced Monday.
NDPC investigates Temu for alleged violation of Data Protection Act
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Feb 2026, 08:18
The NDPC noted that the investigation into Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, and data minimisation.
The p…
NDPC investigates Temu for alleged violation of Data Protection Act
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Feb 2026, 08:18
The NDPC noted that the investigation into Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, and data minimisation. The p…
The NDPC noted that the investigation into Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, and data minimisation. The post NDPC investigates Temu for alleged violation of Data Protection Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.