The NBA has signed a deal to expand in Africa that values the business on the continent at $1 billion trib.al/kkYJVYY

Its #AfricaDay and today we share some interesting facts from our 55 Member States #Chad

Communicators in the #socialgood & #globaldev sector, I hope you're following all of the great convos going on this week via AfricaCommsWeek! Check out this one tomorrow: "The development narrative: still a thing?" w/ Ahunna Eziakonwa africacommunicationsweek.com/event/developm… #AfricaCommsWeek

Statement on the irresponsible and undiplomatic remarks by the Finnish Foreign Minister at the #European Parliament.

Very excited to announce the launch of APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute. We are a Berlin-based think tank working on public policy issues from an African point of view. Here is the post introducing it afripoli.org/introducing-ap…

Our new podcast launches on Thursday, July 15. Nicole Wilett and I talk to the region’s top journalists, activists, and academics, as well as former U.S. diplomats, about U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. One country at a time — in 15 minutes or less. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49/…

(THREAD) We have decided to launch a project to prepare for possibly issuing a digital euro. We will look at how a digital euro could be designed and distributed to everyone in the euro area, as well as the impact it would have ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/… 1/3

Isele Magazine makes this amazing list of magazines, championed by our beloved Lolwe, Doek! Literary Magazine, Bakwa Magazine, and more, that are shaping Africa's literary scene. #Grateful nytimes.com/2021/07/17/wor…

If Norway leaves, it is the end of the EU.

Demand for rechargeable batteries will increase over 400% between now and 2030. Can the #DRC benefit from this? Find out in this visual report by @marie_tlmd #RDC theafricareport.com/113838/samsung…

[#PODCAST] Peter Martin is our guest this week to discuss his new book on Chinese diplomacy that should be required reading for every African government official planning to attend next month's FOCAC summit in Dakar. Join us for a lively discussion: bit.ly/2VvPiYX

🇬🇭 60% of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, mainly due to illegal gold mining. At this rate, Ghana may have to start importing water to meet its needs by 2030. BBC Africa's @Sulengo investigates.

"Les voyageurs'est une #sculpture de l'artiste Bruno Catalano, symbolisant le vide créé en quittant son pays, sa famille, son peuple... pour une autre vie."

Quick question for those saying that #COP26 must take place this year to keep up “momentum” of tackling climate change… What momentum?

Looking at our website for #CMMTheFutureisFemale Mentorship Program & WOW😍 Representation matters & am so happy @Koromone_K Eniola Harrison Annie Mutamba smart, gorgeous, talented African women are our guest speakers🎤👩🏾‍🏫 Our mentees will SEE a reflection of themselves #BlackGirlMagic

By now, you’ve probably heard that global supply chains are in a state of disarray. Here's a simple breakdown of what’s causing it:

Yesterday I taught a 4-hour class at Peking University (⁦Peking University⁩) on strategies for economic transformation. We explored approaches and policy frameworks from around the world. Africa’s case was the most puzzling. The continent’s dependence on a single commodity is wrong.

Last month, the founders of Brussels-Africa Hub headed to Kigali to advance key initiatives to promote sustainable investment in #Africa. Insightful meetings with the leadership of Central Bank of Rwanda, Kigali International Financial Centre, Rwanda Development Board, and great entrepreneurs leave us hopeful for what's next😉

Working in Coms? Want to learn more about African perspectives on climate action - and how to engage? Join communications experts at our AfricaCommsWeek webinar next week to gain tips! ⏲️ 23 May | 16:00 CEST 👥 With #OECDDevCom and #ACW 📺Register bit.ly/3lo9tRI