Energising investments: Why the US private sector should diversify into African energy
Investing in Africa’s energy sector for increased electricity access presents a win-win scenario with significant government commitment for US private…
Say goodbye to passwords: Mastercard unveils biometric payment solution
Online payment fraud is a growing concern, with losses projected to exceed $91 billion by 2028, totaling over $362 billion…
Breaking: President Ruto denounces “treasonous events” after protest over tax bill left eight dead
Hours after eight people died protesting the passage of Kenya’s 2024 Finance bill, President William Ruto addressed the public, talking…
RAE Calls for Applications for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
The call for applications for the Africa Prize 2025 comes days after RAE announced the winner and runners-up of Africa…
Dangote refinery seeks foreign oil against expectations
Inadequate supply from Nigerian fields mean that the country’s flagship refinery is having to import oil to fill the gaps…
OccupyParliament protesters hit the streets today as Kenya denies rumours of an internet shutdown
Parliament will deliberate on the 2024 Finance Bill on Tuesday after it passed a second reading on Thursday. If the…
Sudan continues to spiral into chaos
Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the SAF and the RSF since April 15, 2023. The UN Office for…
Shell signs agreement to acquire Pavilion Energy
Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has reached an agreement with Carne Investments Pte. Ltd., an…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large…
African Development Bank and African Solidarity Fund seal strategic partnership
The African Development Bank and the African Solidarity Fund (ASF) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen the two…
Centrafrique : franc succès de la journée portes ouvertes de la Banque africaine de développement à Bangui pour renforcer son partenariat avec la société civile
La journée portes ouvertes organisée par le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement , le 13 juin 2024 à…
Africa employers to vote on new hiring, firing code
The new proposals have been endorsed by the ILO, the International Trade Union Confederation, the Global Unions Federations and the…
Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda
About 9.5 million Rwandans are eligible to vote, according to the National Election Commission. Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead…
Kenya President Ruto now ready for “a conversation” with protestors
Kenya President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of “peaceful” young protesters who…
If we are to lower food prices and support farmers, we need to restore land
Land restoration is the key to a well-functioning food system, healthier nature and stable climate. In recent years, people everywhere…
Afreximbank, Africa CDC pledge US$2 billion facility to support Africa Pharmaceutical industry
African Export-Import Bank and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their partnership with a…
Sudan emergency wheat production project increases wheat production by 70%
An emergency wheat production project in Sudan financed by the African Development Bank and executed by the United Nations World…
At least 70% of Gambians projected to have power by the end of 2024
The African Development Bank’s investments in The Gambia’s energy sector have significantly improved access to affordable and reliable electricity, with…
Liberia: AfDB approves $10 million from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Trust Fund to scale up nutrition
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and…
Majaliwa: Mipango na maamuzi ya maendeleo izingatie matokeo ya sensa
WAZIRI MKUU Kassim Majaliwa amewataka Watendaji wote wanaohusika na sera na mipango katika Serikali Kuu, Tawala za Mikoa na Serikali…
Waziri Mkuu azindua mifumo minne ya kidijiti Serikalini
Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa amezitaka taasisi za umma ziweke mipango madhubuti ya kutumia mifumo ya kidijitali ambayo italeta mageuzi ya…
Malawi inaugurates new Vice President Michael Usi
Malawi on Friday inaugurated new Vice President Michael Usi after President Lazarus Chakwera appointed him Thursday to replace Saulos Chilima…
The 1.5°C target for global warming must prevail
Yet there is just 12% chance of staying below it even if governments meet all their climate pledges The world…
Lenacapavir jab 100% effective in preventing HIV infection among Ugandan, S.African women
The twice-a-year injection has been found to be 100% effective A new HIV prevention study has found that twice-a-year injections…
Ethiopia to allow foreigners into banking sector
All 29 banks currently operating in Ethiopia are locally owned and many under the direct control of the state. The…
Climate tech startup, Downforce Technologies raises $4.2 million to build soil fertility measurement tools for Africa
Downforce Technologies, a London-headquartered climate tech startup that provides farmers with technology tools to measure soil fertility, has raised $4.2…
Kenya: thousands demonstrate against proposed tax increases
After months of expressing anger on social media, thousands of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi and elsewhere this week to protest…
Digital Technologies for Sustainable Land Governance in Africa
The effective utilization of GIS, blockchain, AI, and mobile technologies provides African nations with an opportunity to leapfrog development through…
Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president
Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), took the oath of office as the nation’s president…
AfDB, ICRC stress co-creation to build resilience in Africa
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red…
Disabled people face serious human rights abuses worldwide
People with disabilities in countries worldwide are suffering serious human rights abuses, according to new research from an independent NGO,…
Democracy threatened by human rights abuses against journalists
Journalists in countries worldwide are suffering serious human rights abuses, according to new research from an independent NGO, the Human…
Prisoners face serious human rights abuses worldwide
People in prisons in countries worldwide are suffering serious human rights abuses, according to new research from an independent NGO,…