• Africa: Free trade area to create many opportunities

    Sunday, October 1, 2023

    “It Is time for Africa to take her destiny in her own hands and to determine her own developmental agenda. However, doing so will not be easy. It will require commitment, courage, and deliberate action. Traders need to seek out new market opportunities rather than the conventional route of turning to markets abroad”. Rallying words […]

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  • Two African finalists aim for Earthshot Prize

    Thursday, September 28, 2023

    The Earthshot Prize has announced the 15 Finalists for this year’s Prize at the second Earthshot Innovation Summit. The summit is an event held alongside the UN General Assembly, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, to celebrate and champion innovators focused on solving our most pressing global climate challenges. Out of over 1,100 nominations, the 15 […]

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  • Africa: Shaping a future of prosperity and innovation

    Monday, September 25, 2023

    Unstoppable Africa 2023 has concluded, leaving a profound mark on the African continent. The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment. This transformative gathering on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly has not […]

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  • CDC-Europe has confidence in President Weah

    Sunday, September 24, 2023

    The Coalition of Democracy Change in Europe (CDC-Europe) has expressed complete confidence in the leadership of Liberian President George Weah and endorsed a second term for him. This position was made when the group on September 16 inaugurated its leaders in Antwerp, Belgium after elections during a national convention in August in Paris, France. President […]

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  • ECOWAS must rethink its military decision on Niger

    Saturday, September 23, 2023

    By Benedict Nyankun Wisseh Recently, in July, the military in Niger staged a successful coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. In its prompt reaction to the coup, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, the regional bloc also known by the acronym ECOWAS, met in Abuja, Nigeria. After few days of deliberations, they […]

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Sep
15

Nigeria: Dambe warriors energize an ancient sport

The Africa Fighters League (AFL) is set to energize the ancient martial art of Dambe through the inception of Dambe Warriors League (DWL) in Nigeria, a groundbreaking collaboration intended to showcase the sport within the country and beyond. Following their purchase of a majority stake in Lost Child Media, a Dambe sports promotion company founded […]

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Sep
14

Korea, Africa pool resources for energy access

The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened in Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, on Wednesday with a strong call for additional resources to help African countries achieve universal access to energy and transform the continent into the breadbasket of the world. The conference is taking place at a time when Africa is facing a plethora […]

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Sep
13

Major African event slated for New York

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on 21-22 September. The two-day event, to be co-convened by the African Union on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, […]

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Sep
6

$1 billion to Africa’s youths for climate finance

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses. The additional financing will boost YouthAdapt, a joint initiative between the Bank and the Global Centre on Adaptation. It invites young entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises in Africa to submit innovative […]

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Sep
2

UN: Financial support needed to save lives in Niger

The Regional United Nations (UN) agencies are concerned that millions of people are at severe risk unless humanitarian aid and increased funding support, is provided in Niger and Central Sahel. In Niger, over 3.3 million women, men, and children (13 per cent of the total population) are severely food insecure. Maternal mortality rates are high, […]

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Sep
2

African children bear brunt of climate change impacts

Children in Africa are among the most at risk from climate change impacts but are being woefully deprived of the financing necessary to help them adapt, survive and respond to the crisis, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a new report on Friday.  It was released as leaders prepare to meet for the African Climate […]

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Aug
28

Africa: Tech competition receiving applications

MEST Africa, in partnership with Absa Bank, has announced the opening of applications for the highly anticipated MEST Africa Challenge Startup Pitch Competition. Early-stage technology startups operational in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa are invited to participate in this prestigious competition to showcase their innovative businesses and entrepreneurial prowess. The application period begins […]

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Aug
23

Africa: Ministers pledge action on environment

The 19th ordinary session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-19) concluded with a commitment to collective action and collaboration in addressing Africa’s environmental challenges. The conference, held from 14 to 18 August in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, brought together delegates from 51 African countries, as well as international partners and stakeholders, to strategize […]

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Aug
22

More young Africans attain secondary education

Young Africans are forging ahead of their predecessors, with 66% attaining secondary school education, according to a study unveiled on last week during a youth-led webinar hosted by Afrobarometer and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This achievement, however, stands in stark contrast to the reality that the youth still grapple with unemployment. Themed “Understanding […]

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Aug
21

Sweden raises terror threat level

The Swedish Security Service has raised the terrorist threat level from level 3 (‘elevated’) to level 4 (‘high’) on a 5-level scale. In light of the deteriorating security situation, the Swedish Government is working intensively and constantly to take the necessary measures. The decision to raise the terrorist threat level is taken by the head […]

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