His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana to Give Presidential Keynote Address at 14th Africa Fintech Summit in Accra
ACCRA, Ghana, 16 September 2025/African Media Agency/- The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is honored to announce and welcome His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama as Presidential Keynote Speaker for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra from October 8–10, 2025. His Excellency’s presidential keynote address will take place on the 09th […]
Honoring Investments in Better Futures and Visionary Minds
AAI’s 41st Annual Awards Gala to Celebrate Visionary Leadership 2025 Honorees Include The Ford Foundation Mission Investments Program Set to Receive the Inaugural Investor Impact Award Hosted by Sandra Babu-Boateng Sunday, September 21, 2025, 6PMCipriani’s 42nd St. New York, NY The Africa-America Institute (AAI) — the preeminent U.S.-based organization connecting Africa to the Americas to […]
Connecting Africa Explores South Africa’s Creative Economy
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri visited the Africa Food Show in Cape Town, South Africa, the continents’ largest food show, to see how chefs are bringing their dishes to life. The three-day event serves up the opportunity to immerse in African cuisine, with vendors using the opportunity to build relationships with consumers and distributors […]
Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Angola will host Africa’s biggest Infrastructure Financing Summit from 28-31 October 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola. The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of […]
Burkina Faso’s Traore: Revolutionary Icon or Rising Autocrat?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s rule in Burkina Faso is viewed in starkly different lights: to admirers online, he is a bold revolutionary standing up to France; to critics, he is an autocrat tightening his grip on power. Since seizing control in 2022, Traoré has sidelined elections, reshaped alliances with Mali, Niger, and Russia, and pushed out Burkina […]
Kenya’s 2027 Election Heats Up as Former Deputy President Enters Race
Kenya’s political scene has been jolted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s declaration that he will challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Speaking to supporters in Murang’a, Gachagua framed himself as the only leader capable of preventing Ruto from securing a second term in office. Gachagua aims to leverage his influence in the Mount Kenya […]
Egypt’s President Says Israel Risks Unraveling Decades of Middle East Peace
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned that Israel’s recent military actions threaten to unravel decades of peace in the Middle East. Speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Sisi cautioned that undermining existing peace agreements could plunge the Middle East back into widespread conflict and erase hard-won diplomatic gains. He urged the creation of an […]
In Namibia, Adulthood Means Balancing Independence with Community Care
In Namibia, adulthood is defined less by age or personal milestones and more by responsibility to others. A new study among Ovawambo youth reveals that becoming an adult means balancing independence with caring for family and community—emotionally, financially, and socially. Gender roles, birth order, and parenthood shape expectations, but maturity is ultimately judged by behavior, resilience, and […]
From Victoria Falls to Marrakech: Africa Leads 2025 Travel Hotspots
Travel experts say Africa should top your 2025 bucket list, with Zimbabwe and Morocco ranked among the world’s best destinations by Kayak’s latest Travel Check-in report. Zimbabwe, taking the No. 1 spot, impresses with the grandeur of Victoria Falls, the mystique of Great Zimbabwe’s ancient ruins, and the serene trails of the Eastern Highlands. Interest in […]
World Bank Pledges Major Financing Boost to Africa Amid Shrinking Foreign Aid
Africa is set to secure the lion’s share of a new $100 billion financing package from the World Bank, with 70% earmarked for the continent’s poorest nations. This move comes at a critical time, as traditional foreign aid to the continent is declining. According to preliminary Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data, foreign aid to […]
