June 10, 2023
Africa: President Ruto Appoints Africa Climate Summit Boss
President William Ruto has today appointed Joseph Ng'ang'a as the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) that will be held in September in Nairobi. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Africa: What Can Africa Learn From Nigeria's Swift Adoption of Cashless Payment Systems?
All around the world, governments are trying to encourage cashless payments. Their reasons for doing so are multiple, including expanded financial inclusion and transparency,… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: President Ruto Says Over Reliance on Dollar Affecting Trade
President William Ruto has urged African countries to adopt local currencies as modes of payment to boost trade. Read more »
Africa: Enhanced Infrastructural Connectivity Will Boost Intra-African Trade - President Ruto
Africa must fix its infrastructure to stimulate trade in the region, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Africa: Four Countries Aim to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail
Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Africa: African Hidden Champions Hosts First Regional Reception in Nairobi
African Hidden Champions (AHC), an initiative that promotes African companies, held its first regional event in Nairobi. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: It Is Senegal vs Morocco at the Afcon U17 Final
Senegal will face off with Morocco in the final of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, after both teams survived the pressure of penalties to progress to the finale for the… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: YALI, Microsoft Africa Development Centre Partner to Improve Youth Digital Skills
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has partnered with the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) to improve digital skills among… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Africa: Africa to Become Fastest Growing Region, Outpacing Asia
Africa is now projected to become the fastest growing region globally, outpacing Asia, according to a new report by Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Africa: Access to Digital Technology Remains a Huge Challenge in Africa - Report
Access to digital technology in Africa remains a huge challenge, especially for persons with disabilities and underserved communities, a new report highlighting the state of… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Africa: Nairobi Home to Most Expensive International Schools in Africa
Nairobi is home to some of the most expensive international schools in Africa, with parents willing to splash millions of shillings on their children. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Africa: African Airlines Record Increased Traffic in March
African airlines are on a steady recovery recording increased traffic and capacity in March, new data shows. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Africa: How the Judiciary Can Lead in Reversing Negative Effects of Climate Change
In 2017, Kenya's Supreme Court ruled that Polling Station results were final. They cannot be adjusted at a later stage. This landmark ruling guided the way the 2022 election… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Top Judges Urge African Executives, Lawmakers to Strengthen Climate Governance
Players within the justice sector in Africa have called on States' Executive and Legislative branches to develop policies and reforms aimed at tackling climate change. Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Conference on Climate Justice Sets 10-Point Judicial Agenda
The 3rd Regional Symposium on Greening Judiciaries in Africa convened in Nairobi has agreed on a 10-point climate justice action plan including a commitment to develop a… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: Chief Justices Meeting in Nairobi Pursue Joint Approach to Climate Justice
Chief Justices attending the 3rd Regional Symposium on Greening Judiciaries in Africa have called for harmonized efforts to tackle climate change in a bid to accelerate the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Kenya's CJ Koome Urges Africa-Led Efforts to Enrich Jurisprudence On Environmental Law #AfricaClimateHope
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for enhanced knowledge sharing among African judiciaries to enrich jurisprudence on environmental law. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: Five Key Areas That Africa Must Work On to Become a Global Leader
Without a shadow of a doubt, Africa has a huge potential of becoming a world leader on various aspects, ranging from economy, to technology, and culture. There are a number of… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Kingi Challenges African Parliaments to Promote Peace
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has challenged Parliaments in Africa to unite and take bold steps that will promote peace and improve the lives of the people in the continent. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: President Ruto Asks AU to Find Ways of Stopping Terrorism, Coups in Africa
President William Ruto has asked the African Union to find ways of stopping the spread of terrorism and coups in Africa. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: Ruto in Ethiopia for 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU
President William Ruto has arrived in Ethiopia to attend the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). Read more »
Africa: African Philanthropy Forum Appoints New Board Chair
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) has appointed Gbenga Oyebode as its new Board Chair. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: Moraa Runs New Indoor Personal Best As Ethiopian Girma Breaks Komen's 25-Year Old Record
Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa ran a new 800m indoor personal best as she finished second behind World and Olympic silver medalist Keeley Hodgkinson in the Lievin World… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Africa: Malkia Strikers Making Africa Proud, Cavb Boss Remarks in Reference to Continent's Steady Growth
African teams have for donkey years had to contend with playing second fiddle to their European, Asian and South American match adversaries. Read more »