Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, elected with over 76% of votes, assumed office as the ninth AfDB President on September 1, 2025, aiming to drive reforms, partnerships, and peace-focused investments in his first 100 days.
Ghana’s inflation rate fell to a three-year low of 11.5% in August 2025, driven by declining food and non-food prices, a stronger cedi, and a historic central bank rate cut, signaling robust economic recovery.
The African Union’s “Correct The Map” campaign advocates for the Equal Earth map to replace the distorted Mercator map, highlighting Africa’s true size and challenging global perceptions, with support from the World Bank and criticism of platforms like Google Maps.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for urgent global humanitarian aid and diplomatic solutions to address Sudan’s civil war, a deadly Darfur landslide, and a crisis causing 150,000 deaths and 12 million displacements.
Families of 346 Boeing 737 Max crash victims attended a Texas court hearing as the Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against Boeing, with a proposed $1.1 billion deal for fines and compensation sparking debate over accountability.
