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Jeffrey Daniel, a celebrated American-African music icon and founding member of the band Shalamar, has encouraged members of the African diaspora to strengthen their ties with the continent. He recently shared his perspective during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in Abuja. Badagry Door of Return […]
The 7th Africa-EU summit highlighted a commitment to strengthening regional innovation ecosystems, including human-centric and trustworthy AI that respects intellectual property rights. However, the summit’s declaration lacked a unified operational framework for digital cooperation or AI governance, appearing largely aspirational and omitting key AU AI and data governance frameworks. A subsequent May 2025 joint communiqué […]
Fintech has rapidly emerged as a transformative sector in Africa, redefining financial service access for millions. Fintechs and digital financial services have consistently received the most funding across the continent by both value and deal count. The Banking Experience Edge A prevailing narrative suggests that fintech founders benefit from prior experience in banking or financial […]
AGNES Africa and Equal Right Organization are seeking applications for an Early Career Climate Fellow position. This fellowship provides an opportunity for early-career professionals to contribute to climate justice and equitable climate finance across Africa. About AGNES Africa The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) was established in 2015 to provide scientific expertise and […]
Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has addressed recent comments he made regarding East Africa’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Gaye stated his remarks were not intended to offend the region or its people. Assessment of East Africa’s Readiness Mamadou Gaye maintains his assessment that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have not adequately […]
Joyce Koech, a climate and environment justice activist from Kenya, is gaining recognition within African climate action circles for her involvement in global and regional climate initiatives. Her work focuses on climate justice, mangrove conservation, and empowering vulnerable communities. Mangrove Conservation and Community Empowerment Koech co-founded Blue Earth, a Mombasa-based organization led by women and […]
The Ndlovu Youth Choir will embark on a national tour of South Africa in 2026. Performances are scheduled in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets for all tour dates are currently available for purchase through showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. 2026 Tour Schedule The tour will begin at Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House, with performances from February 5 […]
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh inaugurated the International Climate Adaptation Forum (ICAF 2026) on Monday, January 19, 2026. The three-day forum is focused on addressing environmental challenges in the Horn of Africa. Forum Objectives ICAF 2026, scheduled to run until January 21, has convened national and international stakeholders. Participants include climate experts, development partners, and […]
Senegal secured their second Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Morocco, a match marked by controversy and a last-gasp penalty miss. The game included Senegal players briefly leaving the pitch in protest and Brahim Diaz failing to convert a crucial penalty in normal time. Protests and Penalty Drama Senegal coach […]
The World Bank has increased its economic growth projections for Sub-Saharan Africa, citing strengthening investments and exports as key factors. The updated forecasts are included in the January 2026 Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, which notes increased resilience in several regional economies. Economic activity in the region is now projected to reach 4.0% in 2025, […]