The economic challenges facing many counties today are complex, often requiring solutions that blend the efficiency, innovation, and capital of the private sector with the regulatory powers, oversight, and social …
The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. …
On July 18th, 2024, during the hottest month of the year globally, 350Africa.org and partners launched REPower Afrika—an ambitious campaign uniting regional community renewable energy projects to urge financiers and …
Despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent, they remain loyal to non-African brands, which have retained their lowly 14% of the most admired brands in Africa, Brand Africa …
In Africa, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) stands out as a beacon of economic opportunity, encompassing a population of over 560 million people. As the largest …
Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders …
Despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Africa holds tremendous potential to become the world’s breadbasket. The opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s food systems are immense. The continent possesses …
Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa, the USA, and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators …
If a country has the right systems in place, everything works. Algeria is an example of an African country where systems work and the people can enjoy the fruits of …
Last month, I visited Nigeria for the first time in five years, and, everywhere I went, perhaps more than on any of my previous trips, I felt the immense energy …
FSD Africa, a UK aid-funded specialist development agency, today celebrated a decade of strengthening financial markets across Africa, growing economies, increasing incomes for vulnerable populations, and combatting poverty. FSD Africa …
Green mobility is really promising an even brighter future for Africa. The industry has opened so many doors for African innovators to enter the market and penetrate it with good …
Authorities in Dubai have announced the total rejection of all visa applications from Nigerians. This means any Nigerian intending to enter Dubai will not be allowed to. According to the …
LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused leadership development organizations, and Dow are pleased to announce the third edition of its Pan- African ‘Youth Day of Service (YDoS)’ campaign, a …
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has commenced the Country implementation of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative in …
After a turbulent two years, new research from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveals that global leisure and business flight bookings1 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, while spending on cruise lines, buses, and trains saw sharp …
Africa’s youth are less optimistic about the future of their countries than they were two years ago – and they are even more pessimistic if they live in Kenya, Rwanda, …
Superbrands East Africa celebrated 40 of the region’s top brands at a Tribute Awards Ceremony held on Thursday 31st March 2022 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The evening …
Algeria has become the first country in Africa to start paying unemployed youth a monthly stipend to help them find a footing as they search for jobs. All those aged …
Egypt was one of the wealthiest African countries by total GDP for 2021. The country had the second-highest GDP in Africa at $394 billion.
Over the past 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2.1 percent, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. Economic recovery and …
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of all the goods and services produced by a nation in a given year.
In a report airing on One World with Zain Asher, CNN’s Eleni Giokos explores the coronavirus vaccination rollout across Africa, where countries are playing catch-up following delays in the supply …
In an interview on CNN’s One World with Zain Asher, Dr. John Nkengasong, the Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discussed efforts for the continent …
Entries for the 2021 Ashden Awards have opened – with international categories promoting innovation in energy access, natural climate solutions, and sustainable cooling for low-income neighborhoods. The prestigious annual awards highlight outstanding climate innovations, boosting bright ideas that can be …
CNN International’s longest-running feature show, Inside Africa, is heading into 2021 with a new mission to tell stories about up-to-the-minute trends, triumphant accomplishments, and innovative solutions from Africa’s brightest minds. …
Top artistes from the continent are set to headline the second edition of the #WeareoneAfrica series of virtual concerts that will be streaming live this and every Saturday at 10.00 …
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