African writers, artists for AU anniversary
Ten African writers and visual artists who will contribute their creative ideas to the African Union’s 20-year celebrations have been selected as part of the AU20 Artists & Writers Residency Program. Following an Africa-wide call, 10 successful applicants were selected for the AU20 Artists & Writers Residency Program which received close to 1000 submissions in […]
Partnership to empower African women
The Ecobank Foundation and UN Women’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa on Monday signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their respective agendas for promoting women’s empowerment in Africa. For the first time, these two key actors in the development of the continent have established a framework for cooperation to achieve their common goals and […]
Hungary approves $50m for investment in Liberia
Liberian President Dr. George Manneh Weah has acknowledged with gratitude the approval of US$50m by the Government of Hungary, not only for undertaking investment ventures in Liberia but also for scholarships intended for the young people of Liberia. On the margins of the MEDays International Peace Forum in Tangier, Morocco the Foreign Minister of Hungary […]
African tourism bounces back
Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent. The recent 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 ministers of tourism and high-level representatives from 35 countries as well as leaders from the private sector. Taking […]
Liberian gets life sentence for war crimes
A French court, composed of three judges and six jurors, on Wednesday rendered a guilty verdict against Kunti Kamara, of Liberian and Dutch nationality, for complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of torture and barbarism. The court in Paris sentenced Mr. Kamara to life imprisonment. He has 10 days to […]
Sweden: Gloomy forecast for economy
The Swedish economy is expected to enter into recession in 2023 amid rising unemployment, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest economic forecast. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson presented the forecast today. Households and businesses are under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates. The Swedish economy is expected to enter into recession in […]
Africans help Hacken lift Swedish title for first time
Four African players are part of the BK Hacken side that won the Sweden’s top football championship for the first time in its 82-year history. Ghanaian striker Ibrahim Sadiq scored seven times this season for the team which also includes Nigerian defender Franklin Tebo Uchenna, Ivorian midfielder Akoua Romeo Amane and his compatriot Benie Adama […]
Mali: Diaspora gets support to invest in agriculture
Malian diaspora is keen to invest in the development of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), especially to develop the agriculture sector, if they can access the right training, information and financial products, according to a new report. The report was funded by the European Union, commissioned by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development […]
Africa: Ghana is first in access to financial inclusion
Ghana has been recognized as the only country in Africa to achieve 100% access to financial inclusion on the continent. The honor was contained in this year’s State of Inclusive Instant Payment in Africa Report put together by AfricaNenda and launched at the ongoing Mobile World Congress Africa 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda. This feat was […]
A Liberian school seeks help
The Mother Saykon Y. Kekulah Foundation School is working hard to ensure that its impact is felt in the poor Liberian community where it is located. The school opened its door about three years ago in Johnsonville, a community situated just outside Monrovia, the Liberian capital, and has become a godsend for parents with very […]
