African Migrants’ Safety Still an Issue after a Decade
An emotional memorial has been held in Lampedusa for 368 migrants who perished at sea exactly a decade ago after their ship caught fire. Most of those of those who died were from Eritrea in what is one of the worst disasters to hit migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya. The Lampedusa Coastguard organised […]
Nigeria’s Establishment of a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is a Strategic Move
The country’s coastline stretches for 420 nautical miles and covers an exclusive economic zone of 200 nautical miles. Its maritime interests span the Gulf of Guinea, covering roughly 574,800 square nautical miles with a 2,874 nautical mile coastline. Marine resources can be exploited to create jobs and transform Nigeria into a leader in sustainable marine […]
Kenya Now Ranks as the Third Most Targeted Country for Cybercriminals in Africa
Kenya has witnessed an alarming surge in cyberattacks, with a staggering 860 million incidents recorded in the past year, according to the country’s communications regulator. The regulator has expressed concerns over the escalating frequency, sophistication, and scale of these cyber threats, particularly targeting Kenya’s critical information infrastructure. To put this into perspective, back in 2017, […]
Illegal Mining in Zimbabwe Turns Tragic
Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, three days after a disused gold mine in the country’s Chegutu district collapsed, killing at least 10 illegal miners. Around 42 artisanal miners were believed to be working underground at the Bay Horse Mine in Chegutu when it caved in on them on Friday, provincial […]
Rwanda is Building a $53 million Aviation Training Center
The center, which is being financed by the African Development Bank, is expected to have a major impact on Rwanda’s aviation industry and the African aviation industry as a whole. The center is expected to open in 2025 and will be able to train up to 500 students per year. It will offer a variety […]
The State of Africa’s Healthcare Startups
According to a July 2023 market intelligence report by Salient Advisory, a pan-African healthcare research advisory, there are about 350 startups helping bypass long-running challenges around efficient distribution of quality health products in Africa. Many of these startups experienced a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, as public systems ground to a halt. Analysts predict reduced […]
Making the Most Out of a Desperate Situation
In Niger, refugees are mobilizing other people who have fled conflict and misery. And they are starting a lucrative business model with rickshaws. SOURCE: DW
