Africa: COP28 - Climate Experts Question Slow Progress in Adaptation Talks

As the end of the first week of COP28 approaches, African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised a red flag on the progress of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)… Read more »

Africa: Francophonie Women Leaders Begin Peace Course in Rwanda

Women leaders from 17 countries on Monday, December 4, began a course that aims at increasing the representation, and meaningful participation of women in leadership roles in… Read more »

Africa: Rick Warren to African Pastors - It Is Your Time to Lead the Global Church

Prominent American preacher Rick Warren has told African evangelists that it is their time to lead the global church as Christianity's "centre of gravity" is shifting towards the… Read more »

Africa: Kabarebe Urges Africa to Pool Resources to Address Security Threats

The Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, General (rtd) James Kabarebe, has urged African countries to put together resources to address security threats the… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - What Should Be Africa's Agenda?

With just a week to the UN Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai, Power Shift Africa has published a report titled Africa's Agenda for COP28. Read more »

Africa: Regional Approach Key to Africa's Development - PM Ngirente

While Africa shows many opportunities for the future, it is now a question of knowing how to exploit these opportunities for inclusive growth of the continent, and the rest of the… Read more »

Africa: Top Three Winners of Africa's Business Heroes Funding Announced

Three entrepreneurs from Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria have emerged as the top winners of the 2023 grants from Africa's Business Heroes (ABH), a charitable initiative of the Jack Ma… Read more »

Africa: Explainer - Inside the New African Union Land Governance Strategy

The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), and the African Land… Read more »

Africa: Experts Urge Govts to Add Climate Action in Economic Management Models

African countries should incorporate climate action policies in their respective macroeconomic models as they continue to respond to multifaceted economic challenges, experts have… Read more »

Africa: 2026 WC Qualifiers - 5 Key Duels to Watch As Rwanda Take On South Africa

Frank Spittler's Rwanda return to action on Tuesday, November 21, when they welcome South Africa at Huye Stadium in a match whose winner will move at the top of Group C in the 2026… Read more »

Africa: First Africa's New Cities Summit Showcases Ambitious Urbanisation Projects

The first-ever Africa's New Cities Summit, occurring from November 16-18, brought together industry experts to enhance collaboration within Africa and address the challenges of… Read more »

Africa: Minister Gasore Urges Africa to Address Tax, Visa Issues

The Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore has urged African countries to address tax and visa issues, among other challenges that are impeding the progress of aviation on the… Read more »

Africa: Saudi-Africa Summit an Opportunity to Make Right Investment - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has emphasized that the Saudi-Africa summit is an opportunity to shift mindsets, collaborate and find solutions by making the right investments required to… Read more »

Africa: African Stars Nominated for Grammy 2024 - Olamide, Asake Makes Their Debut, Key Nominees

The 66th Grammy Awards nominations have been announced and Nigerian musical maestros, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and more, stand poised as top contenders while… Read more »

Africa: ACFTA - Leveraging Continental Integration for Food Security Objectives

Africa is the most food insecure continent in the world despite its huge agricultural potential. In 2021, about a fifth of the continent's population faced hunger. Furthermore,… Read more »

Africa: FIBA Africa Women's Championship Rebrands

The FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women, a competition that features top clubs across the continent has rebranded to Africa Women's Basketball League (AWBL) as part of officials'… Read more »

Africa: PM Ngirente Calls for De-Risking Key Sectors for Investment Flow in Africa

Taking action to de-risk some key sectors and driving connectivity on the continent will create an investment-ready environment for Africa, according to Prime Minister Edouard… Read more »

Africa: CAF Considers Expanding CHAN to Continental Players

The Confederation of African Football is considering opening doors to African players in the continent to feature in the national teams in future African Nations Championship… Read more »

Africa: New Report Reveals Continued Growth in Africa's Instant Payment Systems

The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) 2023 report, which was released on November 8, highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment… Read more »

Africa: Expert Gives Insights on GMO Potential, Adoption in Africa

Africa is grappling with food insecurity, climate change shocks as well as pests and diseases, which limit farm productivity on the continent. As of 2022, 282 million people in… Read more »

Africa: New Deal for African, U.S. Companies to Partner Under Africa Free Trade Agreement

African and US companies will soon enjoy a partnership of trading and investment building on provisions provided under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »

Africa: Kigali to Host Africa's Business Heroes Summit and Grand Finale in November

The City of Kigali will, from November 23 to 24, witness the celebration of top entrepreneurs competing in real-time for the 2023 Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition,… Read more »

Africa: FAO Report Indicates Barriers Hampering Youth From Investing in Bio-Economy

A report released by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on October 25, has outlined the barriers preventing youth from unlocking the potential of this… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Youthful Population Can Be Leveraged for Socio-Economic Transformation - UNFPA Chief

Africa has one of the world's most youthful populations but its potential is undermined by hunger, while inequalities also inhibit the development of the continent's people… Read more »

Africa: 48% of African MSMEs Report Customer Trust Issues in Online Marketplaces

Forty-eight per cent of African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) report that customers lack trust in online marketplaces and websites, according to a new survey by… Read more »