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| 30.10.2024 | Africa's Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare | Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and healthcare delivery. However, as the use AI continues to gather... |
| 29.10.2024 | The Silent Suffering: Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds | In the shadows of global conflicts, Sudan's humanitarian crisis simmers, largely unnoticed. The war, ignited in April 2023, has spiraled into chaos, displacing over 10 million people. This staggering figure dwarfs the humanitarian crises in... |
| 29.10.2024 | Resources running out in shelters for Sudan refugees, as solutions to end war prove elusive | Listen to this article
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| 22.10.2024 | Africa Skills Week: skills supply needs to match demand | Africa’s population is growing rapidly, and so is the quantity of education it receives – but the quality of its education is lagging.
In so doing, SIFA is supporting young Africans to transition from despair at ever finding good work oppor... |
| 18.10.2024 | Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa | Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of misinformation or maintain public order.
These actions violate the b... |
| 17.10.2024 | Ethiopia: The Seoul Smart City Award 2024 - For Spectacular Achievement | Addis Ababa has entertained 32 mayors since the establishment of its mayoral office in 1910. All the mayors down the line have done their own respective contribution to the development of the city. Apparently, they were commended for the le... |
| 03.10.2024 | DFRobot Invited to Attend the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners in Addis Ababa | SHANGHAI, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners, organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with UNESCO, took place successfully in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 30 to Oct... |
| 20.09.2024 | Transport Forum 2024 - Enhancing Regional Connectivity Through Innovative Technologies for Economic Growth | The African Development Bank Transport Forum, which is taking place in Abidjan from 18 to 20 September, set the tone from the outset by highlighting various challenges to be tackled in the sector, proposing solutions and outlining future pr... |
| 16.09.2024 | Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance | BAMAKO: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favour of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries, Mali's leader sai... |
| 13.09.2024 | Africa’s Environment Ministers call for the establishment of legally binding protocol on drought management | 07 September, Abidjan - African Environment Ministers meeting in Abidjan have called for the establishment of a legally binding protocol on drought management under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with a special focus o... |
| 13.09.2024 | Diaspora Based Development: Howard Law Professor John Woods, Garvey-Nkrumah Fellows Meet With Ghana President Akufo-Addo | Professor Woods and President Akufo-Addo
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Ghana President Akufo-Addo hosted Howard Law Professor John Woods of the Garvey-Nkrumah Development Incubator & Fellowship Program and Garvey-Nkrumah Fel... |
| 12.09.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Africa's AI Ambitions and Zimbabwe's Telecom Reforms | In the heart of Africa, a technological revolution is brewing. The recent pan-African AI conference in Lagos, Nigeria, showcased the continent's aspirations to harness artificial intelligence for growth and development. With the United Stat... |
| 11.09.2024 | Africa: U.S. Pledges Support for Africa's AI Goals | Abuja, Nigeria — The two-day pan-African AI conference co-hosted by the United States concluded Wednesday in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub.
Hundreds of delegates including public officials, tech leaders, policy makers academics and entrep... |
| 10.09.2024 | Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in African Businesses | Cybersecurity is a growing concern for African businesses as they embrace digital transformation. While challenges such as limited awareness, regulatory gaps, and budget constraints remain, implementing strategic solutions like training, in... |
| 06.09.2024 | CGTN: Joint pursuit of modernization: China, Africa eye new chapter in building a community with a shared future | BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1,860-km-long Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) railway from Tanzania's Dar es Salaam to New Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia serves as a reminder of the longstanding relationship between China and... |
| 06.09.2024 | The potential impact of China’s latest US$50 billion pledge to Africa | Listen to this article
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| 05.09.2024 | How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry | The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition.
But research has found that ... |
| 05.09.2024 | CGTN: Joint pursuit of modernization: China, Africa eye new chapter in building a community with a shared future | BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1,860-km-long Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) railway from Tanzania's Dar es Salaam to New Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia serves as a reminder of the longstanding relationship between China and... |
| 05.09.2024 | Global Times editorial: China-Africa community with a shared future sets a stellar example for the world | BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening, welcoming African and international guests attending the 2024 B... |
| 04.09.2024 | Initiatives, actions boost common prosperity | Prosperity: Cooperation bringing fruitful results
BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following article was published today by China Daily.
Comments from visiting African leaders and senior officials serve as the latest reminders of ... |
| 04.09.2024 | Global Times editorial: China-Africa community with a shared future sets a stellar example for the world | BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening, welcoming African and international guests attending the 2024 B... |
| 03.09.2024 | Ethiopia: The Need to Design Energy Transition That Strikes Balance Between Tech and Nature | As the world becomes highly engaged in the hot agenda of de-carbonization which is threatening the global climate two things are also becoming important points of discussion. One is how to effectively exploit the huge volume of minerals req... |
| 03.09.2024 | Global Times editorial: China-Africa green cooperation has strong inherent momentum | BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green cooperation is one of the most highly anticipated topics at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). First, the China-Africa Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change an... |
| 02.09.2024 | The Art of Place Branding: Transforming Locations into Global Icons | In the bustling world of urban landscapes, places are no longer mere dots on a map. They are brands, each with a story to tell. The evolution of place branding is a powerful phenomenon, reshaping identities and economies. It’s akin to turni... |
| 29.08.2024 | Africa to secure nearly a million mpox vaccines: health watchdog | Brazzaville, Congo: The African Union's health watchdog on Wednesday (Aug 28) said it was close to securing almost one million mpox vaccine doses, urging manufacturers to share the vaccine-making technology to battle the disease.
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| 28.08.2024 | African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in sectors such as healt... |
| 26.08.2024 | Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience | Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change.
Speaking during the Tokyo Investment Conference for African De... |
| 23.08.2024 | TikTok's New Safety Advisory Council: A Step Towards Secure Social Media in Sub-Saharan Africa | TikTok is stepping up its game in Sub-Saharan Africa. The platform has launched a Safety Advisory Council, a move that signals its commitment to user safety. This initiative comes at a time when online safety is more crucial than ever. With... |
| 23.08.2024 | Mpox vaccine maker says 'better prepared' than in 2022 | COPENHAGEN: Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic said Thursday that it was "better prepared" to supply its mpox vaccine for the current surge of the virus than it was for the 2022 epidemic.
The vaccine maker said last week that it was... |
| 22.08.2024 | TikTok announces industry-first sub-saharan Africa safety advisory council | The entertainment platform also prioritises community safety education with its latest #SaferTogether campaign
TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Ad... |
| 16.08.2024 | Tinubu launches NSIA-Healthcare Expansion Programme, to retrain 120,000 health workers in Nigeria | President Bola Tinubu has launched two healthcare initiatives; the NSIA-Healthcare Expansion Programme and a comprehensive retraining program for 120,000 frontline health workers.
These initiatives which were disclosed on Friday in a stateh... |
| 15.08.2024 | US presses Sudan army chief as ceasefire talks open | GENEVA: The United States on Wednesday (Aug 14) pleaded with Sudan's army to join talks on ending the devastating war as talks opened in Switzerland with only its rival's participation.
War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese ar... |
| 14.08.2024 | Navigating the Digital Future: Africa's Youth and the Mpox Challenge | Africa stands at a crossroads. On one side, a vibrant youth population eager to harness the power of technology for sustainable development. On the other, a public health crisis threatening to derail progress. The continent's future hinges ... |
| 14.08.2024 | Africa public health body declares mpox emergency | Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a "public health emergency of continental security" on Tuesday (Aug 13) over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countri... |
| 12.08.2024 | Africa: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development - International Youth Day | Happy International Youth Day! It is a great honor to once again address you on this special occasion of International Youth Day. For over two decades, International Youth Day has served as a powerful reminder to take stock of the progress ... |
| 15.07.2024 | Nigeria: Govt, EU Plot Strategies to Use Technology Unlock Nigeria's Potentials | The Federal Government is collaborating with the European Union to use technology to unlock great potentials to revive Nigeria's economy.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, revealed this at the just-concluded Ni... |
| 15.07.2024 | Sterling One foundation announces Afreximbank as strategic partner for Africa Social impact summit 2024 | To foster more private sector participation in the drive towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the Sterling One Foundation has announced African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as its strategic part... |
| 05.07.2024 | Global FDI decrease to $1.3 trillion in 2023, Africa’s share just $53 billion | Africa and Nigeria saw mixed outcomes in 2023 amid a slight global decline in foreign direct investment (FDI).
Africa’s FDI inflows dropped by 3% to $53 billion, while Nigeria and other African countries experienced a varied landscape of in... |
| 30.06.2024 | Mauritanians go to the polls as Ghazouani seeks re-election | NOUAKCHOTT: Mauritanians head to the polls on Saturday (Jun 29) in a presidential election that sees incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani taking on six challengers in the West African desert nation that will soon become a gas producer.
Ghazouan... |
| 28.06.2024 | EFCC Chairman recommends blockchain, AI for tracking and recovering $88.6 billion stolen from Africa | The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called for the use of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to track and recover $88.6 billion stolen from African coun... |
| 24.06.2024 | MEDIA ADVISORY - The Pan African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows (PAC) | The Pan African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows (PAC) Theme: “Africa’s Tax Agenda in Combatting Illicit Financial Flows: From Words to Action”
Media representatives are invited to cover the Pan African Conference on Illicit Financial ... |
| 19.06.2024 | Nigeria: African Ministers Adopt AI Strategy for Digital Transformation in Nigeria, Others | African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted "Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact."
This, they said, is to accelerate Africa's digital transformation by unlocking the ... |
| 17.06.2024 | AU ministers adopt Continental AI strategy for digital transformation in Nigeria, others | Story Highlights African Union ministers have endorsed a Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for digital transformation across Africa. The strategy aims to promote Africa’s AI capabilities and ensure inclusive development. Thi... |
| 17.06.2024 | Long Delayed: Education for Every Child in Africa | Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif Statement on the Day of the African Child
NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we speak, millions of crisis-affected girls and boys across the African continent are being denied ... |
| 14.06.2024 | Gavi Board Approves 2030 Strategy; New Vaccines; Key decisions on regional manufacturing and health security initiatives | The Gavi Board today approved the Vaccine Alliance’s strategy for the five years running from 2026 to 2030. African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator and Day Zero Financing Facility parameters were also approved, along with the expansion of... |
| 11.06.2024 | How Blaaiz is building an ecosystem for intra-African remittances | While many African fintechs struggle to scale, Blaaiz, a cross-border payment and remittance platform, is successfully capitalizing on a promising niche. Within five months of operation, the early-stage startup secured $1.5 million in fundi... |
| 30.05.2024 | Caribou Digital Releases Youth in Digital Africa Report to Inform Policy Changes for 400 Million Young Africans | Share this:
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| 29.05.2024 | Caribou Digital Releases - Youth in Digital Africa Report to Inform Policy Changes for 400 Million Young Africans | London, UK - — Leading research and advisory firm, Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today released a new report on African young people and digital technology experiences, titled: Youth in Digital Africa: ... |
| 25.05.2024 | Женщины в AI, его влияние на страны Глобального Юга | Всем привет! Это перевод одной из серии интервью с Chinasa T. Okolo c сайта techcrunch о женщинах связанных с AI.
Чтобы предоставить женщинам-ученым, сосредоточенным на AI, и другим специалисткам их заслуженное — и давно назревшее — время в... |
| 25.05.2024 | We Must Respond to the Call by the African Union: Educate an Africa Fit for the 21st Century | Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif Statement on Africa Day 2024
NEW YORK, May 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Africa is an amazingly beautiful continent with a powerful young generation who have the inherent right to an inclus... |
| 06.05.2024 | India, Ghana discuss UPI operationalisation, local currency settlement | India and Ghana have agreed to work towards operationalisation of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of National Payments Corporation of (NPCI) on Ghana’s Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) within a period of six months.
A... |
| 24.04.2024 | Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit | AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like artifici... |
| 20.04.2024 | At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic: Reports | - |
| 19.04.2024 | The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism receives $7.3 million to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder farmers’ income | Global Affairs Canada has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa.
... |
| 15.04.2024 | Nazara’s NODWIN Gaming Partners Global Esports Federation To Fuel Expansion | SUMMARY
NODWIN Gaming has signed an agreement with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to become its portfolio management company for the markets of South and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia
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| 11.04.2024 | African Union launched second edition of AU Tech Fellowship initiative | The AU Tech Fellowship program, which builds on the achievements of its predecessor, has been launched by AfriLabs and the African Union (AU). Its goal is to further harness technology and innovation for socio-economic development throughou... |
| 08.04.2024 | Call for Submissions – Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems | 39
Forced Migration and The Arts, in collaboration with CivicLeicester, is inviting and accepting poems on the theme of African migration.
We welcome submissions exploring any of the images, enslavement, issues, visa applications, deportati... |
| 26.03.2024 | VinFast introduces a comprehensive electric vehicle lineup at BIMS 2024 | BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2024 – At the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2024, VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) introduces a diverse range of green mobility solutions to Southeast Asia’s leading auto market, in... |
| 24.03.2024 | African Union and Tiktok Team Up for #safertogether Campaign | The African Union (AU) and TikTok, the leading platform for short-form mobile videos, are excited to announce the #SaferTogether Campaign. This initiative empowers African youth with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world saf... |
| 22.03.2024 | International Olympic Committee says it was victim of Russian prank calls | BERLIN : International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach was a victim of Russian prank calls, the IOC said on Thursday, as relations between the Olympic body and Russia quickly deteriorate following a Paris Olympics parade ban f... |
| 21.03.2024 | 76% of Africa’s energy needs could come from renewables by 2040 | More than half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels.
We – a team... |
| 08.02.2024 | Senegal’s postponed elections threaten its economic prospects | The night of Monday, February 5th, was dark in Senegal — literally and metaphorically. The country’s parliament had just voted to postpone the elections by almost a year to December 15th. Senegalese citizens were supposed to vote on Februar... |
| 15.01.2024 | Кибербезопасность — ахиллесова пята африканского континента | Наше кибертурне по разным частям мира продолжается! Мы уже успели рассказать вам про путешествия по Ближнему Востоку и Азии, сегодня на очереди регион с огромным потенциалом — Африка. За последние пару десятков лет объединенный ВВП африканс... |
| 29.11.2023 | Open borders and financial inclusion are key to triggering Africa’s economic miracles | This article was contributed to TechCabal by Uzochukwu Mbamalu, founder and CEO, Palremit.
According to Statista, Africa’s GDP per capita reached $2,150.6 in 2022—its highest value since 2015—and this figure is projected to reach $2,700 by ... |
| 17.10.2023 | Why does African health-tech have a funding problem? | African health tech is a hard business. Everyone across the continent faces the same challenges: funding, scaling and making profit. No one seems to have hacked it, and the problem is not a lack of innovation.
2021 was a record-breaking yea... |
| 11.09.2023 | The African Union Joins the G20 as a Permanent Member | TOPSHOT - A woman walks in front of a banner, originally set as part of the preparations in the city ... [+] for hosting the 35th ordinary summit of the African Union during the month of February 2022, in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ... |
| 17.08.2023 | AU expresses grave concern over escalating Libya conflict | The United Nations has raised concern over the ongoing arbitrary arrests and sudden disappearance of politicians in Libya. Image by flickr.com
The African Union on Thursday voiced “great concern” about the flare-up of deadly fighting in Lib... |
| 15.08.2023 | African Union convenes talks amid Niger crisis | Protesters hold an anti-France placard during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Niger’s junta on August 3 said it was scrapping military pacts made between Niamey and France, following last week’s coup.
“Fac... |
| 14.08.2023 | The OECD/G-20 Developing Country International Tax Mandate: Year 3 | G20 summit or meeting concept. Row from flags of members of G20 Group of Twenty and list of ... [+] countries in a conference room. 3d illustrationgetty |
| 31.07.2023 | Africa: Cyber Governance in Africa Is Weak. Taking the Malabo Convention Seriously Would Be a Good Start | _Several African countries are pursuing digital transformation ambitions - applying new technologies to enhance the development of society. But concerns exist over the absence of appropriate policies across the continent to create a resilie... |
| 27.07.2023 | Africa, beware of Putin’s money promises | Amid the backdrop of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and growing international isolation, Russia will attempt to demonstrate it can still count on many old and loyal allies from Africa during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian F... |
| 19.07.2023 | African Union regrets Russia’s suspension of grain cargo deal | File photo
The African Union expressed “regret” on Tuesday over Russia’s decision to suspend a deal allowing safe passage for grain cargo ships from Ukrainian Black Sea ports.
ALSO READ: Russian anti-war activist banned from Serbia
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| 17.07.2023 | Africa: Technology Can Boost Farming in Africa, but It Can Also Threaten Biodiversity - How to Balance the Two | Cultivating one hectare of maize used to be an arduous task for Precious Banda, a farmer in Zambia. It would take her hundreds of hours to prepare her land before sowing and to keep it weed-free until harvest - equipped with nothing but a s... |
| 14.07.2023 | Africa: Ecosocc Citizens' Forum Shapes the Future of Democracy and Digital Governance in Africa - Urges Civil Society to Tap Into the Potential of Digital Technologies | Africa's Civil Society Organisations have been urged to take advantage of the potential of digital technologies to achieve continental aspirations and goals, and in particular, democracy.
Officially opening the Economic Social and Cultural ... |
| 13.07.2023 | SA firms facing ‘extortion’ in Africa: gov’t promises help | Naledi Pandor
Government is stepping up its support for some of the country’s biggest companies to help them hunt for business in Africa and protect them against extortion.
Naledi Pandor, the foreign minister, and state officials met with b... |
| 30.06.2023 | Africa: The African Union Takes Significant Steps Towards Establishing a Common African Position On the Application of International Law in Cyberspace | The African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) has been tasked with preparing a draft AU statement on the application of international law in cyberspace, vide Communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.1120.1 (2022) adopted by the Peace and Security... |
| 24.05.2023 | Why is the African Union absent in Sudan? | On April 24, just nine days after the beginning of Sudan’s deadly conflict, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said they agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire on the back of two days of “intense” n... |
| 12.05.2023 | Ethiopia needs an all-inclusive peace process led by women | Six months have passed since a cessation of hostilities agreement was reached to end the two-year war in northern Ethiopia. The deal, signed by the Ethiopian government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) under the auspices of the A... |
| 24.03.2023 | The AU must not allow Tunisia’s Saied to harm African unity | On February 21, while addressing a National Security Council meeting in Tunis, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied condemned irregular migration from sub-Saharan Africa and described it as a conspiracy to erase Tunisia’s identity.
“The undeclare... |
| 17.03.2023 | Neglect for Human Rights Helped Produce the Crisis in Tunisia | Tunisians are taking to the streets following President Kais Saied’s harsh crackdown against his political opponents. Amid the protests, many international observers have expressed concern over potential human rights violations committed by... |
| 16.02.2023 | Pan-Africanism: Four key issues the African Union must tackle | In this file photo taken on February 05, 2022 Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The African Union (AU) – made up of 55 member ... |
| 28.01.2023 | Food Security: Strengthening Africa’s food systems | Food security in Africa: Current efforts and challenges
Hailemariam Dessalegn
Former Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Board Chair, Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa
Africa’s food systems are at a crossroad... |
| 28.01.2023 | Economic Recovery and Growth: Tackling multiple headwinds | Priority actions to address Africa’s economic recovery
Victoria Kwakwa
Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank
Aloysius Uche Ordu
Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Growth Initiative, Global Economy and Development, Brook... |
| 18.01.2023 | Seven million internally displaced people live in Central Africa | Displaced people in Africa
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Central Africa is host to the largest community of internally displaced persons in Africa. The countries in this region include Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democr... |
| 17.01.2023 | RIP Frene Ginwala: First speaker of SA’s democratic parliament | South Africa’s first democratic parliament speaker. Image from Twitter/@SAfmRadio
Frene Ginwala, feisty feminist, astute political tactician and committed cadre of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has die... |
| 14.01.2023 | A year of opportunity for Africa | In what is sure to be a pivotal year in the effort to combat climate change, Africa can make significant progress toward a carbon-neutral economy. But to do so, African countries must eliminate barriers to trade and innovation, address inst... |
| 10.01.2023 | Kenya and South Africa are working to address trade barriers | Kenya and South Africa are working to address trade barriers: where to start. Picture from Twitter by @AlgeriaHerald.
Trade volumes between Kenya and South Africa have always been minimal compared to each country’s engagement with its other... |
| 23.12.2022 | After the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the US must ensure accountability and strengthen coordination | Last week’s US-Africa Leaders Summit brought more than 40 African presidents to Washington, DC for three days of engagement with President Biden, congressional leaders, U.S. diplomats, business leaders, and the African diaspora on an impres... |
| 09.12.2022 | Accountability at the U.S.-Africa Summit | The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will be held next week, more than eight years after the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit was held in Washington, D.C., in August 2014 under the Obama administration. During the Trump administration, no such su... |
| 05.12.2022 | Africa: CSW67 - African Countries Agree On Common Position to Harness Technology and Innovation for Empowerment of Women and Girls | Building inclusive innovation and technology ecosystems must be at the heart of efforts to leverage the potential of innovation and technology to support the economic, social, and political development of women and girls in Africa. These we... |
| 24.11.2022 | Pregnant students in Tanzania could stay in school | Reproductive health researcher Anthony Ajayi is optimistic that the recent ruling will compel more African countries to keep pregnant adolescents in school. He unpacks the details of the complaint and what Tanzania has been ordered to do. P... |
| 10.11.2022 | African Telecommunications Union, African Union and Huawei jointly release “Africa IPv6 Development White Paper” | The ATU, AU and Huawei jointly released the“Africa IPv6 Development White Paper” today. |
| 28.10.2022 | Africa: Young African Scientists Use Cloud Computing to Innovate Solutions to Sustainable Development Challenges Facing the Continent | The African Union Commission, through the GMES & Africa programme, partnered with Rwanda Space Agency, Carnegie Mellon University Africa and the African Framework for Research Innovation, Communities and Applications (EO AFRICA) to cond... |
| 16.10.2022 | AU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray region | The African Union’s chief has called for an “immediate, unconditional ceasefire” in the two-year-old conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
An AU statement, released on Saturday, said Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat is “following wi... |
| 21.09.2022 | African Union Launches Serious Game to Mark the International Day of Peace | The African Union (AU) Youth for Peace Africa Programme, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) have launched a serious game known as "Mission55 Con... |
| 27.07.2022 | African Internet Governance Forum 2022 - Africa Strives to Improve Digital Infrastructure, Close the Digital Divide, and Foster Resilience and Security | The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Republic of Malawi and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) organised the 11th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2022) in Lilongwe, Malawi from 19th to... |
| 25.07.2022 | How will investment help Africa’s free trade area | How will investment help Africa’s free trade area: Image: Adobe stock
The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation on 1 January 2021. This is a considerable achievement. The free trade area is now the world’s single largest m... |
| 20.07.2022 | Sexual and reproductive laws in east African countries | Sexual and reproductive laws in east African countries:Image: Adobe stock
Six of the countries of the East African Community – Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania – recently concluded public hearings on a new sexual and... |
| 20.07.2022 | AfCFTA’s success hinges on frictionless online trading environment | The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to uplift e-commerce and digital payments in Africa.
However, its success will largely hinge on governments stepping up their policies and frameworks to build a safe and frictionl... |
| 18.07.2022 | 5-5-3-5: проще штрафы платить, чем ИБ внедрять | Статья написана в соавторстве с @catnip_grower и @veneramuholovka
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