By Samaila Zubairu: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) “The railroad in America was the first great economic revolution,” wrote the historian Henry Adams, describing how rail opened up new industries and vast resources. Today, Africa is at the precipice of a similarly seismic transformation, with rail projects such as the Lobito Corridor poised […] More
By Dr. Margaret Wagah Kenya’s food systems are at a critical crossroads, facing an array of challenges that undermine both public health and economic stability. Around half of Kenya’s population faces challenges with adequate nutrition, and rising rates of stunting and obesity among children and adults alike, there is an urgent need to address these […] More
Following the successful launch of its postgraduate Scholarship Programme in 2023, Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. is collaborating with consulting and technology firm Milliman Inc. again to give African students another chance to participate in the programme. Applications will open on 1 December 2024 and close on 31 March 2025. ARC Ltd. CEO Lesley Ndlovu, […] More
Africa’s economic and social fabric is disproportionately affected by climate change. Over 95% of Africa’s food production depends on rainfed agriculture, with over 70% of the continent’s population relying on it for their livelihoods, making them highly vulnerable to erratic weather patterns. Disasters like droughts and floods exacerbate food insecurity, damage infrastructure, and erode decades […] More
Egot-Winning, Critically Acclaimed, Multiplatinum Artist And Producer John Legend To Headline Events Move Afrika, the first pan-African touring circuit headlined by international artists, to drive long-term economic investment and job creation in the continent’s creative economies Today Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, announced EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum […] More
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) and Chester Zoo are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance efforts in conserving the critically endangered Mountain Bongo. This collaboration stems from shared aspirations and purpose to prevent extinction of wildlife. Under this partnership, MKWC and Chester Zoo will focus on monitoring, research […] More
Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today commemorated the first anniversary of its African Phaco Development Program (PD). This milestone reflects the program’s significant achievements across South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia, with plans for further regional expansion. Alcon remains committed to the principle of “Skill Africa, by Africa, […] More
Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute and Trees for the Future Host Project Kickoff Meeting International agroforestry nonprofit Trees for the Future (TREES) and the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI) are partnering to bring land- and life-changing training to 5,400 farmers in Mwanza, Singida, and Tabora. TREES and MATI officially announced the five-year […] More
Africa Tourism Partners and strategic partners including UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO South Africa in collaboration with TEAMS Africa is thrilled to announce the successful launch of the 7th and 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge (AYTIC) 2025. The challenge is a key component of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit that will take […] More
As the Continental Education Conference enters its second day, African heads of state and Government have gathered in Nouakchott for a high-stakes dialogue on education transformation. The conference, themed “Educating and Qualifying Our Youth for a Prosperous Integrated and Dynamic Africa,” represents the most significant gathering of African leaders on education this year, building on […] More
The Baptist Convention of South Africa (BCSA) welcomed Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., renowned pastor, author, and founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement, to its Annual Assembly. The event took place from December 12th to 15th, 2024, at the Thusong Centre, Zuurbekom, BCSA Headquarters. Dr. Soaries had been invited to deliver the keynote sermon […] More
The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Human Rights Institution (EHRC), DefendDefenders, and with the support of the European Union, hosted a landmark Regional Dialogue to commemorate International Human Rights Defenders Day and the International Human Rights Day 2024. This year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” […] More
