Police Assault Prominent Rights Lawyer in Cameroon
Atoh Walter Tchemi Attacked for Doing His Job Atoh Walter M. Tchemi, a prominent Cameroonian human rights lawyer, knows firsthand the harassment and threats that comes with his job. But even he wasn’t expecting to be beaten up by the police when he went to meet a client. About 10:30 a.m. today, December 22, Tchemi […]
Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp
Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights The media reported that the Malawian Ministry of Homeland Security wrote to INUA Advocacy in November 2023 to terminate its partnership with the group, ordering it to vacate Dzaleka camp. The partnership had permitted INUA Advocacy to have offices within the camp. “Malawi authorities should stop […]
Upskilling Africa’s Workforce With Artificial Intelligence In Ubuntuland
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Africa has the potential to transform the continent’s workforce and unlock immense economic potential. By leveraging AI, African countries can equip their workforce with the necessary skills to thrive in a digital era, bridging the gap between traditional industries and the new wave of exponential technology […]
Minor Hotels Signs Deal For Visionary Safari Experience In Zambia
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp to launch in 2025 in Kafue National Park Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce the upcoming debut of its luxury Anantara […]
Meta Unveils ‘2023 Year In Review’ Showcasing Key Milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, Meta released its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review’ to showcase some of its significant investments and works across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Captured in an infographic, it highlights Meta’s ongoing milestones and successes across the region while reinforcing its continued investment and commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa. With a focus on connecting communities, supporting the […]
Ghanaian Officials are Betting they can Ramp Up Annual Tourist Receipts by around 60%
The plan is to attract more African diaspora holidaymakers in December — a key source of revenue as the country battles an economic crisis. The West African country has become known for its vibrant Christmas season during which thousands of Black people from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe visit for a range of […]
Probe into Nigeria’s Ex Central Bank Chief Finds Numerous Unauthorized Offshore Accounts
President Bola Tinubu suspended Godwin Emefiele shortly after he took office in late May. The central banker was arrested soon afterward on charges including fraud and taken into custody. Tinubu subsequently ordered an investigation of the monetary authority’s operations and instructed it to work with security and anti-corruption agencies. The Special Investigator probing the Central […]
Africa, like other Regions also had a Funding Meltdown
In the first half of 2023, startup funding on the continent plummeted to over $1 billion. 263 VC deals were completed, totalling $2.1 billion, this marks a 40% reduction in both deal volume and funding compared to the previous $3.5 billion last year. This downturn spurred investors to shift their focus towards early and late-stage […]
Emerging and Frontier Markets in Africa Looking Forward to US Interest Rate Cut
The chairman of the US Federal Reserve has indicated that it intends to cut interest rates by as much as 75 basis points in 2024. Since March 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee has voted to hike rates on 11 occasions in an attempt to bring down inflation in the US, which peaked at 9.1% […]
Launching the Largest Congress and Finance Center in Central Africa
The new Kinshasa financial center, a product of Turkish-Congolese cooperation, was inaugurated by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of the presidential elections, with construction commencing in November 2022. The project, totaling $290 million, features four 21-storey towers, a convention center, and 90,000 m² of land, aiming to streamline operations for the Ministry of Budget and […]
