Africa’s Pulse 2025 : a promising economic recovery
Cape Town (ANA): The World Bank forecasts 3.5% growth in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, driven by the recovery of private demand and macroeconomic stabilization. However, this momentum remains insufficient to eradicate poverty and address growing social frustrations. The report calls for a renewed social contract based on governance, human investment, and transparency.
Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt
Ouagadougou (Africa News): A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces.
Trump sparks backlash after remarking about Congo
Kinshasa (Africanews): U.S. President Donald Trump drew criticism and confusion after making a dismissive comment about the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a high-profile meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House.
Congo suspends Kabila’s political party over rebel ‘ties’
Kinshasa (Africanews): Congolese authorities said they had suspended the party of former President Joseph Kabila.
TAS 2025 : a turning point for digital africa with Smart Africa
Kigali (ANA): Smart Africa, the pan-African organization aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of the continent, has announced the 7th edition of the Transform Africa Summit (TAS 2025) to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 22-24, 2025, under the theme «AI for Africa: Innovating Locally, Impacting Globally.»
Global AI Summit in Africa : Kigali at the heart of artificial intelligence challenges
Kigali (ANA): Africa, with the fastest-growing workforce in the world, is positioning itself as a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Many sectors on the continent are already benefiting from this technology. In agriculture, AI tools optimize yields by analyzing weather conditions and soil quality. In healthcare, AI-assisted diagnostics help compensate for the shortage of medical professionals. However, despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly in governance, ethics, and infrastructure.
57th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa
Africa News Agency (ANA) March 25, 2025, Addis Ababa (ANA): Addis Ababa hosted the 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The central theme of the session was: « Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Proposal for Transformative Strategic Actions. ».
Trump aid cuts: Ugandan authorities concerned as malaria season starts
Kampala (Africanews): Malaria season kicks off this month across much of Africa. This disease remains the deadliest on the continent, particularly affecting children.
UN World Food Programme closes office in Southern Africa due to funding
Africanews March 5, 2025, Johannesburg (Africanews): TheWorld Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations, which relies heavily onfunding fromthe United States, announced that it will be shutting down its southernAfrican office due to financial limitations.
Strengthening Africa’s economic growth amid global challenges
Kigali (ANA): The African Development Bank (AfDB) unveiled its 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report, providing insights into Africa’s economic trajectory despite persistent global challenges.
