• Eritrean diaspora hosts various activities

    Sunday, March 8, 2026

    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 […]

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  • Africa strengthens financial sovereignty

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2026, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue of the Alliance of African Multilateral […]

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  • Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale

    Sunday, February 22, 2026

    Africa’s Green Economy Summit (24–27 February) will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 the summit’s mission has been unchanged: connect global capital with Africa’s ventures. This year’s portfolio spans early‑stage SMMEs and bankable expansion and infrastructure opportunities, together seeking approximately USD 3.09 billion in funding […]

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  • Mahama champions Pan-African payment systems

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

    Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama used the closing remarks of his Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to synthesise wide-ranging proposals for African economic sovereignty, from conflict-free mineral certification to pan-African payment systems, and called for the urgent implementation of frameworks that have languished in discussion for too long. The high-level gathering, […]

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  • Canadian philanthropist gives to Gambian foundation

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

    By Draper C. Tolborh Sr. Canadian philanthropist Krish Roopnarine and his family (wife Dee Roopnarine and their two sons Dimitri and Yuri Roopnarine) has donated a bus worth $16,000 Canadian dollars to the Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation (HGDF) dedicated to supporting the physically challenged in The Gambia.. Roopnarine, the foundation’s main supporter, is a man […]

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Dec
26

Using data to boost African mental health research

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with Wellcome, is set to unveil a new initiative in 2024 that aims to address existing gaps in our understanding of anxiety, depression and psychosis and improve evidence-based decisions making practice in Africa. The Mental Health Data Prize – Africa is embarking on a transformative […]

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Dec
25

Small African agribusinesses use tech to up their game

Agritech solutions and digital marketing can help empower agricultural startups. As literacy increases in rural areas and infrastructure improves, young farmers and agri-processors working with the International Trade Centre (ITC) can integrate new tech solutions into their operations. ITC’s Alliances for Action, under the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) program, has partnered with Bopinc, […]

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Dec
20

Dambe Warriors League, MTN become partners

Dambe Warriors League (DWL), the premier sports organization dedicated to promoting the ancient martial art of Dambe, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator. This partnership signifies a pivotal moment for DWL as it strives to expand its reach both domestically and internationally by providing unique fan […]

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Dec
20

Equality and social justice at Global Black Impact Summit

The legal landscape serves as a dynamic arena in which individuals of diverse backgrounds shape the course of equality and justice. As the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) approaches – scheduled for 27 February 2024 in Dubai – it is fitting to celebrate the contributions of Black lawyers, judges and legal scholars who have played […]

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Dec
18

ICC transfers Ugandan war criminal to Norway

Convicted Ugandan war criminal Dominic Ongwen was transferred to a prison facility in Norway on Monday to serve his 25-year prison sentence. Mr Ongwen is the fifth person transferred by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to a state that has indicated its willingness to accept sentenced persons. On November 9 the presidency of the ICC […]

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Dec
14

Global tourism rebounds to pre-Covid levels

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists traveled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022. The newest UNWTO World […]

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Dec
12

Highlights from IAE Forum in Paris

The first edition of Invest in African Energy (IAE) in Paris, organized last June, successfully catalyzed European interest in Africa’s burgeoning energy sector. The forum united thought leaders, government officials, key stakeholders and industry representatives from both continents and came on the heels of three European receptions that took place in London, Oslo and Frankfurt. […]

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Dec
7

Africa could lose $25 billion per year

African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa’s trade and industrialization progress by penalizing value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers. Adesina said, “With Africa’s energy deficit and reliance mainly on fossil fuels, especially diesel, the implication is that Africa will […]

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Dec
4

Weah wins international peace award

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) through the office of its International Director, African Affairs, His Eminence, Amb. Dr. John Metchie, yesterday, announced Liberian President, George Opong Weah, as the winner of this year’s International Peace Prize Medal Award 2023. The award is in total appreciation of the just-concluded presidential election in Liberia, […]

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Dec
3

$175m pledged for ‘green infrastructure’ in Africa

In a powerful signal of support during COP28, African and global institutions together with governments of Germany, France and Japan and philanthropies have pledged over $175 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up financing for transformative climate-aligned infrastructure projects across the continent. The […]

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