UN report warns of conflict-induced famine or acute hunger in several African countries
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti are rated among the most vulnerable areas globally where hundreds of thousands of people face or near famine, […]
Africa
Africa’s Green Economy Could Create 3.3 Million Jobs by 2030, Report Finds
Africa could see up to 3.3 million new direct jobs by 2030 in the green economy, particularly in sectors like solar energy, electric vehicle production, […]
Over 77% of Africans Face Decline in Security and Democracy (Mo Ibrahim Foundation)
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation reviewed, in its latest report, governance trends in Africa from 2014 to 2023. A total of 33 countries improved, while 21 […]
Africa Calls for Global Support in Mpox Battle
Africa’s top health boss is sounding the alarm on mpox, and he’s not pulling any punches. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the big cheese at the Africa […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
China Pledges Billions in African Investment, Sidestepping Debt Relief
China has announced a substantial financial commitment to Africa, promising 360 billion yuan (about $50.7 billion) over the next three years in credit lines and […]
Moroccan King’s Atlantic Initiative for Sahel hailed at OIC Ministerial meeting in Yaoundé
King Mohammed VI’s Initiative to enable Atlantic Ocean access for the Sahel States was praised by several officials taking part in the 50th session of […]
Five African sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the inscription of five new African sites on the World Heritage List. “We are […]
Africa’s diamond-rich countries under pressure following G7’s Russian sanctions
Diamond-rich African nations, like Botswana, are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the sanctions on Russian diamonds announced by the Group of […]
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions Yearly in Illegal Gold Exports, Study Finds
Massive amounts of gold, worth billions of dollars, are illegally smuggled out of Africa annually, with most of it ending up in the United Arab […]