LL Cool Jay releasing new collaboration with West African Kora Master
On Friday, September 6th, LL Cool J is set to release his highly anticipated album, featuring a unique blend of global sounds and collaborations with musical icons. Among these collaborations is the Gambian virtuoso, Sona Jobarteh, whose contributions bring an extraordinary West African flavor to the project. Jobarteh, a renowned musician and educator, was personally […]
How Scaling Up Clinical Research In Africa Can Benefit Society And The Economy
Demographic trends define Africa as the world’s fastest-growing region, with its population potentially doubling by 2050. As the continent achieves significant progress in the control of infectious diseases, the rise of non-communicable conditions, in parallel with the possibility of emerging pandemic pathogens, is adding more pressure to already strained healthcare systems and posing challenges to continental […]
1200+ Fintech Stakeholders To Converge At The 12th Edition Of The Africa Fintech Summit In Nairobi, Kenya. September 4-6, 2024
Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit in two days. The event, slated to take place at the J.W. Marriott from September 4-6, 2024, will bring together African and global Africa-focused fintech stakeholders for growth-enabling conversations and engagements. The Nairobi event is the latest edition of the biannual […]
African Minds Gather To Regreen The Continent – And Everyone Is Welcome To Join
On 17 September, Africa will present a sustainable path forward to combat the climate crisis and land degradation, safeguard livelihoods and promote self-determination in rural communities. The GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference: Greening the African Horizon, presented by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), will convene thousands of participants and hundreds of experts, including leading practitioners, scientists, […]
Kenya Gets A Second Angel Fair Africa?
Eric Osiakwan Since Nairobi, Kenya was officially announced as host city for the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11), scheduled for November 7-8, 2024, some entrepreneurs and investors from neighboring African countries have wondered why and how Nairobi earned the right to host the prestigious AFA for a second time, whilst Kinshasa, Kigali, Addis Ababa and […]
Africa’s Trade Transformation: The Power Of Technology For Sustainability
By Arnaud Bouraima, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Webb Fontaine In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to radically transform Africa’s economic future. From green logistics to fair […]
ATMIS launches Construction of New Police Station in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 05 September 2024/African Media Agency/- The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has commenced the construction of a new police station in Darussalam District, on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu. Once completed, the project will enhance police presence and bolster the safety and security of Mogadishu and surrounding communities. Presiding over the […]
African Livestock Expert Among ‘Top Agri-Food Pioneers’ Named By World Food Prize Foundation
Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), joins 37 others on inaugural list of agrifood trailblazers. The first African scientist to lead the Nairobi-based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has been recognised by the World Food Prize Foundation as one of the world’s leading agrifood changemakers. Cameroon-born Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng, […]
