Senegalese Government Dissolves Opposition Party, Cuts Internet
Assault on Democracy Ahead of Elections On July 31, Senegal’s interior minister announced the dissolution of the opposition party Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity, or PASTEF) for rallying its supporters during violent protests in June this year and in March 2021. On the same day, […]
Ngoma Africa Band To Rock Frankfurt Afro-Karibik Festival On Sunday 13 August 2023
Open Air concert at Robestock Park in Frankfurt, Germany This is the event to attend if you’d like to feel the spirit and rhythm of Africa. One of the most sought-after African bands in Europe will be live on stage. The popular Ngoma Africa band will be among many acts expected to thrill fans at the Afrika-Karibik […]
Celebrating Visionary Leadership: Dr. Williams S.K Anarfi Awarded Medal Of Honor At Prestigious Summit
In a celebration of visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to the African continent, Dr. Williams S.K Anarfi was honored at the prestigious New Africa Leaders Summit & Honours. The summit, held annually to recognize outstanding leaders who have made significant strides in various fields, presented Dr. Anarfi with a well-deserved accolade for his unwavering commitment […]
Social Innovators At Africa Forward Session On “Translating Community Needs Into Donors Speak” Discuss Data And MEL Integration In Social Innovation
The Africa Forward session for July took place on July 27th, 2023, with the theme “Translating Community Needs Into Donors Speak.” Hosted by Luvoyo Rani, the co-chair for Africa Forward, and moderated by Danielle Tsamo of Catalyst 2030, the session brought together African stakeholders to discuss ways data-driven civil society organisations(CSOs) enable change makers to […]
Liberia President George Weah Awards US-Ghanaian Surgeon Dr. Obeng
Writer: Senanu Damilola Wemakor President of the Republic of Liberia George Weah has honored acclaimed US-Ghanaian Surgeon Dr. Michael K. Obeng with a Global Excellence Award on July 20. The founder of the foundation for reconstructive surgery RESTORE Worldide Inc, was awarded in the international category of excellence as part of the 2023 Golden Image […]
Humanitarian Aid Efforts Continue In Niger Despite Military Coup
By Abigail Van Neely Nicole Kouassi, the UNDP resident representative in Niger, is constantly faced with the challenge of coordinating aid delivery to 4.3 million people in need. On Wednesday, Kouassi woke up and learned this must happen in a country where the president had just been overthrown. She said she did not see warning signs […]
Somalia’s Institutions get a Boost to Help Bring the Country Closer to Debt Relief
NAIROBI, KENYA, 01 August 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Somalia’s efforts toward building strong institutions received a boost with a new $75 million grant, the second in a series of two grants that is helping the country make progress on its path to qualify for full and irrevocable debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. […]
African Leaders Need to do More to Prove that they are Working for the Masses
At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, over the weekend, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July. The regional bloc gave the military in Niger a one-week ultimatum to comply and warned […]
Aliko Dangote’s Empire Faces Financial Strain Amid Nigeria’s Naira Crisis
The revered CEO of Dangote Group and Africa’s wealthiest business magnate, finds himself at the epicentre of a financial storm as Nigeria grapples with an unprecedented naira crisis. Dangote’s net worth stands at $10.2 billion according to Forbes, but this figure comes with a heavy price tag. The ongoing naira crisis has caused him to […]
Nairobi Raises a Hand to Help Haiti
Haiti has welcomed “with great interest” a Kenyan offer to lead a 1,000-strong multinational force to bolster security in the violence-torn Caribbean country. A Kenyan-led deployment would still require a mandate from the United Nations Security Council, as well as formal agreement by local authorities. The council has asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to present by […]
