Former Child Refugee from Somalia Named as 2023’s Winner of Prestigious UNHCR Award
Abdullahi Mire, 36, was recognized for bringing 100,000 books to his compatriots languishing in sprawling camps in Kenya. “Last year, 2022, Angela Merkel, the former Federal Chancellor of Germany, won the award and today a young refugee from Dadaab. The sky is not the limit,” Mire told VOA Somalia. Speaking ahead of the award announcement, […]
South Africa is Betting on its Deployment of 3,000 Troops to Crush Illegal Mining Gangs
The army is meant to disrupt connected crime syndicates that, according to new World Bank research, cost the economy at least 10% of gross domestic product each year. Illegal miners known locally as zama zamas — an isiZulu term loosely translated as “take a chance” — operate in disused and active mines across South Africa. […]
The UK and Rwanda Remain Committed to their Controversial Migrant Deportation Deal
Whitehall sources said they are aware that Rwandan officials are happy to proceed in the negotiations but are concerned that Paul Kagame’s government has been “rubbished” by the supreme court ruling. It is understood that Rwandan officials have tired of hearing that the only way to make things fair and professional is to remove Rwandans […]
Women from Khartoum Make their Voices Heard during 16 Days of Activism against GBV
Sudanese women of various backgrounds recently gathered in Nairobi to discuss the brutal war that has ravaged their country the past seven months. With no end in sight, they feel their voices have been silenced and they yearn to contribute to resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions since April 15. SOURCE: VOA
Ruto’s Signature Look is a Fashion Faux Pas in Kenya’s Parliament
Members of Kenya’s parliament have prohibited showing up to government offices in one of East Africa’s most recognized attires, the Kaunda Suit. Moses Wetangula, the speaker of the parliament noted that the suit was no longer welcomed, alongside other traditional attires. The speaker also noted that the suit was banned because of the emergence of […]
Take a VR Tour with Africa’s Most Ancient Tribe
In Namibia, the San people are harnessing the power of virtual reality to collaboratively design an experience that comes across as a video game but serves to preserve their dying culture. SOURCE: DW
VC4A Marks 10th Anniversary with Pledge for 10x Early Stage Investing in Africa
As VC4A (https://VC4A.com) commemorates its 10th Anniversary at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, the organization reaffirms its decade-long commitment to building vibrant startup ecosystems across the African continent. A Decade of Impact Since its inception in 2007, VC4A has been at the forefront of connecting entrepreneurs, fostering visibility, and enhancing accessibility within the startup […]
Resource-rich Africa has no excuse to remain poor, says African Development Bank president
With $6.2 trillion worth of natural resources, 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor, African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (https://www.AfDB.org) said on Tuesday. He said the continent must look inward urgently to solve its many challenges and urged citizens to hold […]
Troubling Pledges: Past, Present, and Possibly, Future (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). As we embark upon the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as the executive chairman of Africa’s preeminent advocacy group working toward a just energy transition for our continent, I find myself compelled to deliver […]
Kenya: African Development Bank lends €73 million to improve economic governance and boost industrial development
Meeting in Abidjan on 29 November 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of €73 million to Kenya to support Phase III of the Competitiveness and Economic Recovery Support Programme. The financing will cover the fiscal year 2023-2024. It is intended to build resilience and support inclusive post-Covid-19 economic […]
