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I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women

Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities

Friday, June 06, 2025
Algeria is home to approximately 80% of the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.
Tourism

10 fascinating things about Algeria, Africa’s largest country by land area

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
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Politics

VIDEO: Pan-Africanism is not just history—it’s Africa’s future, says Musoni

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Officials pose for a photo at The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. All photos by Dan GATSINZI
Agriculture

Experts explore sustainable dairy production at major meet in Kigali

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Women

Rwanda could earn $700m by closing financial gender gap, says BNR Governor

Friday, May 30, 2025
n Q1 2024 alone, Africa had seven issuers of sustainable bonds, led by the African Development Bank (AfDB) with three deals of combined volume of $3.1 billion.

The tide has turned for ESG investing

Friday, May 30, 2025
Delegates at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Courtesy
Security

African military leaders call for unity to confront emerging security threats

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Ronald Niwenshuti
Economy

How can Africa contribute to global tax reforms, align tax rules with local realities?

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
African Development Bank (AfDB), President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, delivers his remarks during the event. Courtesy

When aid shrinks, execution must rise

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director representing the Eastern Africa Constituency at the African Development Bank.
Economy

Effective policies, investments will drive East Africa’s economic growth – AfDB official

Thursday, May 29, 2025
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the Annual Summit of Financial Alliance for Women on Wednesday, May 28. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women

First Lady Kagame: Women’s access to finance not charity

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
African Development Bank’s (AfDB) African Economic Outlook 2025 shows that Africa’s economic growth is expected to increase from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.9 per cent in 2025, going up to 4.0 per cent in 2026.
Economy

AfDB lowers Africa’s economic growth forecast amid global tariff tensions

Wednesday, May 28, 2025