On this International Women’s Day 2025, I extend my warmest greetings to all women across the East African Community (EAC) region and beyond. […]
Category: African News
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) unites 11 Member States in historic gender-inclusive African Wrestling tournament
The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) officially commenced today, March 6, 2025, at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, […]
Statement By the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa on the Occasion of the International Women’s Day
On this momentous occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), through its Special Rapporteur on […]
US Investor Endeavor Catalyst Plans Significant Expansion in Africa
Endeavor Catalyst, a New York-based venture capital firm with over $500 million in assets, intends to substantially increase its investments in African startups […]
Skills Levies: Unlocking Africa’s Workforce for Economic Growth
Despite investments in education, youth unemployment remains a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to a mismatch between workforce skills and market […]
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Threaten South Africa’s Trade and Economy
President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports has raised significant concerns in South Africa. The rand weakened […]
JSE Rings Bell to Champion Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
Africa’s largest stock exchange participated in the global “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” initiative, aligning with International Women’s Day’s theme: “For ALL […]
Okonjo-Iweala, Oteh Shine at 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Awards
At the 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Awards in Pretoria, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, won the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her transformative leadership […]
Climate Change Fails to Deter Ghana’s Young Farmers
A study in Ghana reveals surprising resilience among youth toward farming despite climate change challenges. With a 13.9% youth unemployment rate and over […]
Power Africa’s Exit Threatens Africa’s Electrification Progress
SB Morgen warns that Power Africa’s abrupt exit, a U.S.-funded initiative boosting electricity access, may hinder Africa’s energy development. The program’s financial and […]