Nigeria Faces Child Malnutrition Crisis Due to Rural Violence and Food Inflation
Northern Nigeria is facing an unprecedented child malnutrition crisis due to rural violence and soaring food inflation. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, 31.8 million of the country’s citizens are food-insecure, the highest globally. The charity organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) revealed its facilities were overwhelmed with undernourished children such that some of […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ramps Up Gasoil Sale to West Africa
Nigeria’s new Dangote oil refinery is significantly ramping up its gasoil exports to West Africa, a move that has seen it take market share from European refiners. The refinery’s decision to do this was driven by the recent production of lower-grade gasoil as it awaits the restart of units needed for cleaner fuel production. In […]
Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay Becomes First Black African to Win Tour de France Stage
Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay has made history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage, claiming victory in a reduced sprint finish in Turin. The Eritrean rider beat Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria and Belgium’s Arnaud de Lie, who came second and third respectively, while Mark Cavendish’s bid for a record 35th stage win […]
Tyla Bags Best International Act and Best New Artist at BET Awards
South African singer Tyla triumphed at this year’s BET Awards, winning Best New Artist and Best International Act, two of the night’s most coveted prizes. She thanked her fans, her family, and her team for their support before going on to dedicate her awards to Africa and its musical pioneers. Tyla was also one of […]
Restoring Economic Growth – Connecting African Countries And Optimising The AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark achievement in the pursuit of economic integration across Africa. As the continent navigates the path to restoring economic growth, connecting African countries and optimizing the AfCFTA are crucial steps toward realizing the full potential of this ambitious trade agreement. Economic Integration for Sustainable Growth The […]
King Baudouin Foundation Africa Prize Awarded To Her Initiative, A Tanzanian Organisation That Bets On Women’s Economic Empowerment
– To Unlock Economic Development And Fight Unemployment In East Africa Her Initiative receives 560 million Tanzanian shillings to support 100,000 more women across East Africa to achieve financial resilience. The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the 2023-2024 Africa Prize to Her Initiative, in recognition of its work to unlock women’s economic potential, tackle the […]
Applications Open For The Mental Health Data Prize – Africa 2024
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with Wellcome, has today begun receiving applications for the Mental Health Data Prize—Africa 2024. This prize seeks to bridge critical gaps in the understanding of anxiety, depression, and psychosis across Africa. The first-of-its-kind prize is open to innovators, researchers, and startups competing for up to […]
Visionary Entrepreneur and Statesman Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Leads Delegation in Ghana
Visionary, impactful, and transformative, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. has a wealth of experience and expertise in community development, public service, and financial empowerment. He is an international asset and a civil rights icon in the United States. Dr. Soaries has a long and impactful history of community leadership, beginning with his 30-year tenure as […]
