Idris Elba’s “Dream” to Turn an Island Off the Coast of Sierra Leone into an Eco Smart City
The actor is working with his childhood friend to develop Sherbro, which is roughly the size of the Isle of Man, after the island was given enough autonomy by the west African nation’s government to allow the work to go ahead. “Originally, we went there thinking how we could bring tourism to the most incredible […]
The Gambia has Taken Steps towards Lifting a Ban on Female Circumcision
A move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to advance the controversial bill, which would repeal a landmark 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) […]
South Africa’s Ruling Party Sues Independent Electoral Body and a Rival Political Party
The ANC says the new uMkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation) party did not meet registration criteria in September. The case opened on Tuesday before the electoral court in Bloemfontein, in the centre of the country. The new party, also known as MK and led by ex-South African president and former ANC leader Jacob Zuma, […]
Lagos Is Setting its Sights on Becoming a Major Player in the African Gaming Industry
Governor Sanwo-Olu, at the recent Africa Gaming Expo 2024, highlighted plans to make gaming a significant revenue earner and driver of economic regeneration. Lagos isn’t the only African city with its sights set on gaming glory. The sector has been developing steadily over the years, with cities like Nairobi, Cairo, and Johannesburg embracing the potential of […]
Village Capital and Moody’s Foundation have Launched an Investment-readiness Accelerator
Greentech 2024 is designed to advance innovative and sustainable solutions, actively contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change across Africa. The programme is part of a broader global effort running in Latin America and Asia as well, that will support and scale startups working to address the effects of climate change […]
Student Journalists are Leading Efforts to Hold Public Officials Accountable in Nigeria
A media nonprofit is training students to investigate public construction projects and other targets of corruption and report to the community. SOURCE: VOA
Austrian expertise in renewable energy could benefit Africa, says African Development Bank’s Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 20 March 2024, /African Media Agency/-The African Development Bank Group’s Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has said as Africa develops its renewable energy sector, it can benefit from the expertise of Austria—a country largely powered from renewable sources. “Austria is 80% powered by renewable energy. The […]
