African Free Trade Agreement in the Works

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to sign a $3-trillion African free trade agreement, Africa’s signature policy reform of 2018. Initially, Nigeria refused the agreement for a continental free trade area (CFTA), saying that they wish to defend their own...

Ugandan youth wins Africa prize

Brian Gitta, a 24-year-old Ugandan engineer has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, making him the first Ugandan and youngest recipient of the prize. Gitta and his team won for their invention, Matibabu, a device which tests for malaria without drawing...