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Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, a prominent Kenyan legal scholar and former Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, addressed the 2026 African Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, Ghana, criticizing the African political class. He argued that the continent’s unrealized potential stems from a leadership culture prioritizing speeches over tangible action. Governance and Implementation Lumumba delivered his […]
African leaders were recently urged to prioritize sovereign autonomy, with warnings that continued dependence could hinder the continent’s progress despite its abundant natural resources. The call came during a strategic policy workshop at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of General Muhammed Muritala, Nigeria’s former […]
African traditional and cultural leaders have committed to intensifying efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). The pledge was made at a high-level conference held on Monday. Addressing Gender-Based Violence African traditional and cultural leaders have pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). This commitment was made at a high-level conference. The leaders aim […]
The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort on Saturday. The resort is located in Ethiopia’s Somali Region and is intended to promote regional integration. Regional Development Project The inauguration ceremony was attended by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh. Shabeely Resort […]
Venture capitalists, founders, and policymakers from Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will convene virtually on January 29 for the Africa Startup & VC Landscape Preview (ASVLP) 2026. The event comes as startup funding in the region shows signs of recovery following a global downturn. 2025 Funding and Trends African startups secured […]
Northern Kenya has faced renewed discussion regarding its development challenges, with some commentary attributing these issues primarily to leadership failure. However, this perspective overlooks a complex history of marginalization and systemic issues. Historical Context of Marginalization The marginalization of Northern Kenya was not accidental but a consequence of deliberate policy decisions. Sessional Paper No. 10 […]
President William Ruto hosted a virtual Special Africa Leaders’ Meeting on Climate Adaptation on January 27, 2026. The meeting involved Heads of State and other partners focused on climate adaptation strategies for the continent. The meeting reaffirmed shared priorities to mobilize partnerships and increase resilient financing across Africa, with a focus on aligning adaptation efforts […]
The global public-policy platform Apolitical has released its annual Government AI 100 list, recognizing 100 public servants and government leaders influencing the governance and application of artificial intelligence within public institutions worldwide. The list features policymakers, regulators, and senior officials instrumental in implementing AI within the public sector. Among those recognized is Ambassador Philip Thigo, […]
More than 50 senior ICT policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives from 23 African countries participated in a workshop held in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025. The event was organized by Smart Africa and UNESCO and focused on data governance challenges. The workshop was part of the 7th Transform Africa Summit and aimed to address […]
The Adinkra Fellowship is a leadership program designed to empower rising leaders aged 40 and under from African nations and the African diaspora. The program aims to foster connections and collaboration between these communities, driving transformative change globally. About the Adinkra Fellowship The Adinkra Fellowship unites and empowers exceptional rising leaders from Africa and its […]