Ethiopia: Free Brother of Slain Opposition Politician
International Role Needed for Credible Investigation of Batte Urgessa’s Murder Ethiopian security forces are detaining the brother of, and at least 11 other people linked to Batte Urgessa, a political opposition member who was murdered in April 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately and unconditionally release those held without charge and […]
Google Announces 8th Cohort Of Google For Startups Accelerator Africa
Google today announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, selected from nearly 1,000 applications, highlighting the remarkable talent and creativity in the African tech ecosystem. Startups play a pivotal role in driving economic development and technological […]
Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 Set To Convene Over 5,000 Stakeholders From Across Africa And Internationally
World leaders, innovators, academia, development agencies, farmers organizations, and the private sector from across Africa and beyond will convene in Rwanda to participate in the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) from September 2 to 6, 2024. This year’s summit themed “Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era,” […]
Salaam Somali Bank And Mastercard Launch Innovative Digital-First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card
In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial inclusion, Salaam Somali Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a digital-first co-branded multi-currency prepaid card designed to revolutionize digital payment solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to cater to the growing needs of international travellers and diaspora communities by providing secure and convenient means […]
Kenya Never Wastes A Crisis
Eric Osiakwan Since producers of the annual Angel Fair Africa (AFA) announced the hosting of the 11th Angel Fair Africa (aka AFA@11) in Nairobi, Kenya on 13th June 2024, the country has been subjected to aggressive anti-tax demonstrations, that has called into question our resolve on Kenya. On 25th June, the first demonstration was about the […]
West African Cashew Exports Poised For Growth In Partnership With U.S. Based Supplier
The Challenge: By 2025, the global cashew kernel market is projected to reach almost $7 billion. West Africa is a leading producer of raw cashews and yet 90 percent of these raw nuts are sent outside Africa for processing. Cashew farmers and exporters only get a fraction of the final retail price which means West […]
Nigeria’s President Appeals to Protesters to End Demonstrations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for an end to protests following three days of demonstrations over a cost of living crisis that resulted in at least seven deaths and over 700 arrests. In a televised address, Tinubu acknowledged Nigerians’ pain and frustration but defended his economic reforms, including the removal of a petrol subsidy […]
US Military Completes Niger Drone Base Withdrawal
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger, following the junta’s order for nearly 1,000 US personnel to leave after last year’s coup. The base, which had provided vital intelligence for efforts against Islamist militants in the region, is situated near Agadez and had cost the US $100 million. […]
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Regains Africa’s Richest Man Title
According to Bloomberg’s billionaire real-time index, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest man with a net worth of $13.7 billion, surpassing South African Johann Rupert’s $13.3 billion. Rupert briefly held the top spot on August 2 with a net worth of $13.6 billion, driven by strong performances in his diversified portfolio, […]
Ethiopia to Save $4.9 Billion After Restructuring its Debts
Ethiopia will save $4.9 billion once it completes its ongoing debt restructuring exercise, according to State Finance Minister Eyob Tekalign. The country, East Africa’s largest economy, resumed its long-delayed debt overhaul last week after securing a $3.4 billion financing program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement follows Ethiopia’s decision to adopt a market-determined […]
