Africa
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The Horn of Africa faces significant political violence and instability. This includes civil conflicts, actions by militias and Islamist groups, and insurgencies across the region, which generally encompasses Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. A wider definition, the Greater Horn of Africa, also includes Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan. Sudan Conflict A civil war in Sudan, […]
The Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 recognized businesses addressing critical social and economic challenges across the continent. The awards ceremony and associated summit took place February 25–26 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The 13th Africa Summit, organized by the Sankalp Forum, Intellecap, and Aavishkaar Group, convened over 1,000 experts, leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, […]
Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to face off in a Super Eights match on Sunday. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first. Team Lineup Changes Zimbabwe will be without pacer Richard Ngarava, who sustained a lower back injury. The team will depend on captain Sikandar Raza’s leadership and overall team unity. South […]
Golfer Andrea Pavan has withdrawn from this week’s DP World Tour event in South Africa following a serious accident. He was hospitalized after falling down an elevator shaft. The incident occurred in a building where Pavan was staying. Reports indicate the elevator doors opened without a car present, and Pavan stepped through, falling multiple floors. […]
Eventhive, a B2B2C event servicing company operating across six major African cities, has announced Africa Fintech Live 2026. The event will be held in Nairobi and aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of financial innovation in Africa. The Africa Fintech Live event is part of the broader Africa Tech Series, a […]
Forms for location and postal information are available. Users can select their state or territory from a dropdown menu, which includes options for United States states, Canadian provinces, and U.S. territories. State/Territory Selection A dropdown menu allows users to choose their state or territory. Options include all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. […]
The African Union (AU) has designated “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063” as the theme for 2026. This shift highlights a growing recognition of the critical link between natural resource management, particularly water, and Africa’s overall development trajectory. The Water Challenge and Broader Implications Africa possesses […]
The Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has emphasized the need for alignment between climate diplomacy and Africa’s industrial ambitions. He also highlighted the importance of reinforcing institutional coordination to advance the continent’s climate narrative. Global climate diplomacy is evolving beyond emissions targets and long-term goals, […]
The African Youth Research Challenge is a continental competition designed to empower young African researchers to influence climate policy and action. The initiative is led by the UNESCO Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) in partnership with the African Youth Climate Hub (AYCH), and supported by the Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l’Environnement. What […]
Africa’s fintech sector has progressed significantly over the past decade, focusing on expanding digital access and financial inclusion. The industry is now transitioning to a phase emphasizing infrastructure development and efficiency, highlighting a critical skills shortage. The Shift to Infrastructure and Ecosystems The current focus is moving beyond simple applications and platforms to building complex, […]