Africa: Kagame Weighs in on Russian Presence in Africa

During his two-day visit to Benin, President Paul Kagame said concerns about Russia's presence in Africa are "another problem we don't need to have." Read more »

Africa: Energy Access Crucial for Continent's Economic Growth - Kagame

Access to electricity is crucial in the economic growth of African countries, President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday, April 12, in New York during the Columbia Global Energy… Read more »

Africa: Why Instituting Longer Paternity Leave Is Not Simple

The push for longer paternity leave speaks to how kin networks locally and around Africa have broken down in the demographic, sociological and economic changes that characterise… Read more »

Africa: Africa Should Up Efforts in Bringing Genocide Suspects to Book - Bizimana

Despite several indictments issued by Rwanda against suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, government is concerned that several African countries have done… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Launches First National Gender Standards in Africa

Rwanda has launched the first ever National Gender Standards, led by the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), Private Sector Federation (PSF), and Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), with… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Hails FIFA Decision to Double Number of African Teams at World Cup

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, March 16, said he was positive about the increased engagement and visibility for African teams at future World Cup tournaments, following FIFA's… Read more »

Africa: FIFA Congress - Keep Bad Politics Out of Sports - Kagame

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, March 16, called on world leaders to keep bad politics out of sports. Read more »

Africa: A Closer Look At FIFA Presidents Past and Present

Giovanni Vincenzo "Gianni" Infantino, born March 23, 1970, a Swiss football administrator and the current President of the Fédération Internationale de Football… Read more »

Africa: Mukansanga Wins Top Forbes Africa Prize

Rwandan international referee, Salima Rhadia Mukansanga, on Wednesday, March 8, received the 2023 FORBES Woman Africa Sports Award in a colourful awarding ceremony held in… Read more »

Africa: Right Action Needed to Graduate More Developing Countries - Ngirente Tells World Leaders

Over the past 50 years (since 1971), more countries have regressed into the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) category than graduated out of it, a trend that Prime Minister Edouard… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs New Paradigm to Realize the SDGs - Economist

Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Africa Urged to Prioritize Investment in STEM

Africa should prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills on the continent, Niger's Minister for… Read more »

Africa: Preventing Children Use in Conflicts Is Key to Transform Violence - Experts

Preventing the recruitment and use of children is central to transforming the multigenerational cycles of violence, said Shelly Whitman, Executive Director of Dallaire Institute… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Calls for 'Proper Strategy' to Cushion Africa From Ukraine War Shocks

President Paul Kagame has said that effects of the Ukraine war have hit Africa harder than any part of the world and that the continent needs a proper strategy to mitigate further… Read more »

Africa: Trademark, Tony Blair Institute Join Hands to Boost Intra-Africa Trade

Pan-African cross-border trade promoter Trademark Africa and its subsidiary Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) have entered an agreement to work together with governments adviser Tony… Read more »

Africa: Africans Lose Least in U.S.$5.9 Billion Global Crypto Scams

African investors may have shared the least percentage of investment scams in cryptocurrency which reached $5.9 billion globally last year, The East African reports. Read more »

Africa: How Africa Can Increase Energy Production Capacity

Experts have called for a deep overhaul of Africa's approach to energy issues to break the vicious cycle of outdated technologies, respond more efficiently to electricity needs and… Read more »

Africa: Experts Call for Concerted Re-Focus on SDGs in Africa

A concerted re-focus on sustainable development goals is needed in order to meet the aspirations of the Agenda 2030 and Africa's transformation Agenda 2063, according to speakers… Read more »

Africa: African Countries Urged to Prioritize Green Mineral Value Chains

To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the SDGs and Africa's Agenda 2063, the world must decarbonize its growth models and shift to renewable energy sources, the Acting… Read more »

Africa: 420 Million Africans Still Lack Basic Drinking Water, Continent Seeks Solutions

African countries are linking efforts to improve access to safe drinking water. This was discussed during the ongoing African Water Association (AfWA) International Congress and… Read more »

Africa: New Ocean Forming, to Split Africa Into Two, Scientists Say

Geologists have confirmed that a new ocean is being created as the African continent is split in half. An international effort has revealed that a 35 miles long rift appeared in… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Outlines Africa's Key Challenges At Key AU Meet

President Paul Kagame has highlighted the continent's pressing issues as he concludes his term as the Chair of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on February 15. Read more »

Africa: Dwayne Wade's Son Zaire Agrees Cape Town Tigers

Zaire Wade, the son of NBA legend Dwayne Wade, has agreed to sign for the South African Basketball powerhouse Cape Town Tigers ahead of the 2023 Basketball Africa League. Read more »

Africa: IMF Wary of Low-Income Countries Falling Down a 'Debt Cliff'

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned debt distress for low-income countries has gone up significantly. Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Iradukunda Features in Africa's Top 50 Swimmers

rising swimmer Isihaka Iradukunda, has been ranked into the top 50 African butterfly swimmers in both 50 and 100 metres. Read more »