Harnessing Nigeria’s Opportunities For Economic Resilience And Ascendancy
By DALU AJENE Africa’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by shifting demographic needs, demand for commodities include rare minerals, technological and digital transformation, trade and regional integration and strategic partnerships. As the continent navigates the complexities of global economic trends, it is poised to capitalise on emerging opportunities and cement its position […]
Young Women Leaders Speak: The South Africa We Want By 2050
Ruta Sechaba Foundation learners seek end to GBV and poverty, and a move to green energy What does the future look like 25 years from now? Well, for a cohort of young girls there is an overwhelming belief that by 2050, leadership in society will be overwhelmingly female. And the key priority areas for these […]
African Union’s Continental Teacher Awards To Expand With New Category Honouring Rural Excellence
The African Union Commission announced the introduction of a new category for the teachers prize, the Rural Continental Teacher Award, within the African Union Continental Teacher Awards (CTA), to begin in 2026 and continue for an initial period of three years. The new category, developed in partnership with Humana People to People and the Humana People to […]
The 4th Edition Of The Africa Fintech Forum To Shape The Future Of Finance In Kenya On October 15
Africa Fintech Forum Returns to Nairobi: Driving Innovation and Financial Inclusion The 4th edition of the Africa Fintech Forum will take place on 15th October 2025 at the Pullman, Nairobi, Upper Hill, bringing together leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the African financial technology ecosystem. The forum will feature 20+ distinguished speakers and host 100+ […]
Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Concluded Kenya Edition In Partnership With Hennessy
Continuing Its Mission To Support and Connect Emerging Women in Music The Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), founded by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Tems, in partnership with Hennessy, has successfully concluded its Kenya edition on September 29 at The Social House, Nairobi. Following its inaugural program in Lagos in August, this edition brought […]
Africa’s AI Leap: Building SLMs for Impact Without Infrastructure Overhaul
By: Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd Africa’s optimal AI path lies in application development and strategic use of global computing resources rather than replicating expensive data center buildouts. India’s emergence as an AI superpower through its massive user base and application ecosystem, rather than infrastructure ownership, validates this […]
Amazing Grace: YorubaWorlds screened at The Africa Center
Africa and its global diaspora took center stage at New York’s The Africa Center during the recent UN General Assembly through the private screening of “Amazing Grace: YorubaWorlds.” The immersive film, the brainchild of Haitian-American director Raynald Leconte, features Africa’s first Nobel laureate in literature, Wole Soyinka, and traces Yoruba cultural influence across the Americas and beyond. […]
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war with Tigray forces
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing for a military offensive, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged a clear “collusion” between the Eritrean government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Addis Ababa’s adversary in the recent civil war. […]
Somalia adds Swahili to curriculum to deepen East African ties
Somalia is set to expand its national curriculum to include Swahili, the widely spoken East African language, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the declaration at an East African Community summit in Mogadishu, emphasizing that adopting the lingua franca is crucial for the country’s integration into the region. This initiative […]
US bolsters Kenya-led Haiti mission with new armored vehicles
The US government has delivered 20 new armored vehicles to Haiti to strengthen anti-gang operations, following concerns raised by Kenyan President William Ruto about inadequate support for troops deployed there. The vehicles, provided through the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, aim to enhance the capacity of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and […]
