Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso made a notable appearance at President Mahama's inauguration.

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) plans to convert 100,000 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), promoting sustainable energy.

The African Union has launched the African Credit Rating Agency to counteract global rating bias and promote economic development. The agency aims to provide accurate and unbiased credit ratings for African countries, helping to attract investment and promote economic growth.

The African Development Bank and Google have partnered to drive digital transformation in Africa, promoting economic growth and development. This collaboration underscores the potential for technology to drive progress in Africa.