​  ​ World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated on March 21 at a national level in Mendefera, located in the Southern Region, with numerous events […]
Category: African News
Six Black American Astronauts Inspire the Next Generation Â
​  ​ On March 18, 2025, as NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a nine-month […]
AI’s Rapid Growth Risks Widening Africa’s Digital Divide Â
​  ​ Africa’s limited digital infrastructure may cause it to lag in the AI revolution. David Martinon, French Ambassador to South Africa, emphasizes that AI […]
Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle Â
​  ​ Once devastated by civil wars, Ivory Coast is now experiencing an economic resurgence. The nation, home to 31 million people, stands out in […]
It’s Time to Champion ‘Made in Africa’ Brands Â
​  ​ Despite Africa’s rich potential, over 80% of its most admired brands are non-African, according to Brand Africa’s research. Yet, local success stories like […]
Africa’s Tech Boom: Innovation Grows Despite Funding and Infrastructure Hurdles Â
​  ​ Africa’s tech scene is expanding, with cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town attracting global interest. While no African city made the global […]
Addis Secures Debt Restructuring Deal to Ease Financial Burden Â
​  ​ Ethiopia has reached an agreement with its official creditors to restructure $8.4 billion in international debt, marking a major step in its economic […]
Nigeria Leads Global Shift from Cash to Digital Payments Â
​  ​ Nigeria is witnessing a dramatic shift toward digital payments, recording the world’s largest drop in cash usage over the past decade. According to […]
Namibia’s First Female President Pledges Economic Diversification and Job Creation Â
​  ​ On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as Namibia’s first female president, marking a historic milestone for the nation. In her inaugural […]
World Cancer Day 2025: Merck Foundation enhances Access to Cancer Care by providing 194 scholarships in Oncology Â
​  ​ Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. […]