A Charity to Help Kenyan Women who Survived a Colostomy
Having overcome her own difficulties with a stoma, and going on to swim the English Channel, Gill Castle set up a charity to help women in Kenya move on with their lives after a colostomy. Gill ended up with her stoma after suffering a fistula and a fourth degree tear between her rectum and vagina […]
How Grannies in Ouagadougou Took Charge of their Communities
During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the Government of India and the African Union Commission on pan-African projects for the establishment of regional Barefoot College Training Center in Africa. This was followed by solar energy training for rural women from Burkina Faso in India with […]
Unsaid Truths about Nigerian Fashion Statement
Aso ebi – “family uniform” – is the Yoruba custom of people dressing alike for social events. The custom is rooted in kinship (ebi), an important aspect of Yoruba social life since precolonial times in what’s now south-west Nigeria. In the last few decades, aso ebi has been embraced by other ethnic groups in Nigeria […]
The Final Security Reins Handed Over to Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia resumed handing over security responsibilities to Somali government forces after a three-month pause, officials said. The mission known as ATMIS handed over security control of the State House – also known as Villa Somalia — where Somali President Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud resides and works. Additionally, troops turned over […]
The Oldest African Countries Based on Today’s Borders
Possessing a rich and varied history spanning thousands of years, Africa is considered the cradle of civilization. Several of the oldest civilizations in the world may be found on this continent. The oldest African countries represent a tapestry of ancient civilizations that have left an indelible mark on the continent’s history. Today, Africa boast 54 […]
Tech to Increase Yields and Incomes for Cotton Farmers in Africa
In Cameroon, cotton farmers are offered training courses that use virtual reality teaching aids to help them adjust to the effects of climate change. For example, they put on VR glasses and practice pest control on virtual fields. SOURCE: DW
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Unveils Top 5 Startups Vying for $50K Equity Prize in 2023 MEST Africa Challenge
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) (MeltWater.org), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top 5 Regional Winners who will compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity. These startups have emerged victorious after rigorous pitch sessions, beating out 40 competing startups from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South […]
Shaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023
The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent. The two-day summit, organized jointly by VC4A (www.VC4A.com)&African Business Angel Network (ABAN), serves as the pivotal platform for robust discussions, networking and collaboration, propelling the African early-stage investment landscape forward. “AESIS connects […]
Malawi: African Development Bank approves USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NBS Bank to support Small and Medium-size Enterprises and local corporates
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility for NBS bank in Malawi to support small businesses. This facility will provide 100% guarantee to international confirming banks (CBs) for the non-payment risk taken on NBS’s trade finance […]
Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process
History of the “Solar Grandmothers” initiative During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the Government of India and the African Union (AU) Commission on pan-African projects for the establishment of regional Barefoot College Training Center in Africa. This was followed by solar energy training for rural […]
