End to killing of children in armed conflict, United Nations committee urges
With one out of every five children worldwide living within armed conflict zones, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child marks World Children’s Day in a sombre mood and calls for ceasefires and a return to basics of humanitarian law to safeguard all children. The Committee today issued the following statement: “World Children’s […]
Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda gear up for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation with Economic Commission for Africa’s support
A series of trainings were organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Governments of Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda to strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement effectively. Maximizing the benefits of the AfCFTA for businesses: Strategies and tools […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanism
The Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has concluded a four (4) day training session in Lomé, Togo, to strengthen the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM) in Member States. The workshop, which opened on, November 14, […]
World Bank Foresees $12 Billion in Support for Kenya Over the Next Three Years
The World Bank has been one of Kenya’s strongest partners and the largest provider of development finance. Kenya is now accessing about $2 billion in concessional financing each year. IDA and IBRD commitments together now stand at $8.3 billion, with $4.4 billion available to disburse. IFC’s investment portfolio is $1.2 billion. MIGA is actively engaged […]
Meet the African Artists Driving a Cultural Renaissance
Connection spurs creativity, and the advancing digital age has enabled new touch points and mutual inspiration for Africans and members of the continent’s diaspora. The resulting percolation of ideas has prompted an African cultural renaissance across the realms of music, art, fashion, film and more. 12 leading creators from Africa and the diaspora, as far […]
Julie Mehretu Breaks Her Own World Record for Highest Sale of an African Artwork
The market for contemporary African art is booming, and no one knows it better than Ethiopia-born artist, Julie Mehretu. Although she already held the world record for the highest sale of an African artwork, she broke her own record this week with an auction at Sotheby’s New York of her 2008 work, “Walkers with the […]
The Afro-Fusion Chef Who Wants to Bring African Cuisine to the Masses
The Africa Centre, recently redesigned in London, is a hotbed of African cultural activity, and its rotating chef residency has been an enormous draw for foodies. The latest chef to delight diners is Ebenezer Sogunro, whose restaurant Cally Munchy is described as a Pan-African concept eatery. Sogunro started a food stall nine years ago, playing […]
Pyramid Scheme
With a mission to connect the art of Egypt’s past with the present, Art D’Egypte has mounted a stunning exhibit in the desert surrounding the Giza pyramids. Entitled Forever is Now 03, the show juxtaposes the sculptural works of 14 artists against one of the world’s most spectacular settings. For example, Greek artist Costas Varotsos’s […]
African Stays for Innovative New Dining Experiences, Chic Island Stays and Elite Safaris
A wave of hotly anticipated luxury resorts – many of which were in the works long before grinding to a halt in the pandemic – are finally ready to throw open their doors, new air routes are making parts of the continent more accessible than ever, and popular events and festivals are enticing visitors to […]
Radisson Opens First Hotel in Reunion Island
The group now boasts a portfolio of six hotels across three Indian Ocean islands, including Mauritius and Madagascar, in the popular and captivating region. Inspired by the history of La Réunion, the hotel’s vast culinary offering reflects the island’s melting-pot of cultures and influences fused with a contemporary vision. The main restaurant, Le Célimène, offers […]
