Mobilizing domestic capital for transformation
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with a bold mandate to unlock domestic capital and turn the continent’s industrial ambitions into a tangible, job-creating reality. Hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the inaugural Africa We […]
Water insecurity ranks as a top public concern in Africa
– Access to water ranks as one of the top policy priorities for African citizens, Afrobarometer surveys across 38 African countries reveal. Challenges in access to water are particularly pronounced among rural populations and economically disadvantaged groups, who face persistent inequalities in the availability of clean water and sanitation services. Rural residents are more likely […]
Afreximbank’s trade finance course opens
The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA). COTFIA is one of its flagship programs designed to strengthen Africa’s trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global markets. According to […]
Liberian war crimes suspect faces trial in Belgium
Following a closed hearing held on last month, the judges of a Belgian court of appeal issued a decision on March 12 officially closing the investigation phase of the case against Martina Johnson, a Liberian war crimes suspect, and sending her case to trial. Johnson, allegedly a former commander of Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front of […]
Eritrean diaspora hosts various activities
Eritrean nationals in Switzerland, Germany and Saudi Arabia have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening organizational capacity as well as participation in the national development programs. Accordingly, Mr. Habtom Zeray, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to UN offices and other international organizations in Geneva, conducted a meeting with […]
