A 5,000-acre Mixed-use Special Economic Zone on Nairobi’s Doorstep
Kim-Fay, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hygiene, tissue, and home care products in East Africa, has secured funding from the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) and I&M Bank for its new facility at Tatu City. The Norfund and I&M Bank financing will support Kim-Fay’s business expansion, focusing on providing affordable tissue paper […]
How the DRC can Influence the Shape of the Cobalt Market
Research, conducted in both China and the DRC, reveals how governments that are often viewed as peripheral, such as the DRC, can influence and sometimes define global industries. Findings were based on months of fieldwork in the artisanal and industrial cobalt mines of the DRC and on China’s infrastructure developments. We also examined local media […]
Cameroon International Music Festival (CIMFEST) Returns for Its 3rd Edition on November 9, 2024
The Cameroon International Music Festival (CIMFEST), one of the most anticipated music events in Central Africa, is set to return for its 3rd edition from November 9th -17th 2024. CIMFEST is an annual festival that promotes peace, economic reemergence, and resilience in Cameroon (especially in the Northwest and Southwest Regions) while celebrating the rich musical […]
ATMIS honours Nigerian Police Officers for contributions to Somalia’s peace
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 06 September 2024/African Media Agency/- The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has awarded 160 Nigerian police officers for their outstanding service and contribution to peace and security in Somalia. The officers from the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), received African Union medals of honour at a ceremony presided […]
AAI’s 40th Annual Awards Gala: A Night Honoring African Leadership and Visionaries
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) proudly announces its 40th Annual Awards Gala, set for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This prestigious event, held during the United Nations General Assembly, celebrates the achievements of Africans and the global African diaspora, bringing together global leaders, diplomats, and visionaries. This year’s theme, […]
Apply Now for the 2025-26 Princeton in Africa Fellowship
Are you a rising senior or recent graduate passionate about making a difference in Africa? Princeton in Africa’s 2025-26 Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your career, and contribute to impactful work across the African continent. Open to graduates of U.S.-accredited and African-based universities, the program places fellows in a […]
China Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Africa Amid Western Competition
China kicked off a major African summit in Beijing on Wednesday as it seeks to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with countries across the continent. The event is the first major meeting between Chinese and African leaders since 2018; it comes amid China’s declining infrastructure loans to Africa and increased friction with the West. During […]
Djibouti Offers Hope of Resolution in Horn of Africa Dispute
Djibouti has offered Ethiopia full management of a port in Tadjoura, aiming to ease tensions in East Africa. Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf disclosed the proposal during the China-Africa summit and stated his country expects a favorable response from Ethiopian officials. The move is part of Djibouti’s efforts to tackle regional challenges, like the […]
Libya’s Two Factions Agree on Central Bank Governor
Libya’s two legislative bodies, the House of Representatives in Benghazi and the High State Council in Tripoli, have agreed to appoint a central bank governor within 30 days. The move, if successful, will ease the country’s oil revenue crisis. The agreement, reached after two days of UN-hosted talks, seeks to resolve the power struggle that […]
British Man Wanted by Nigeria Denies Allegations of Intent to Overthrow the Government
Andrew Wynne, a British national, has expressed confusion after the Nigerian police accused him of plotting to overthrow the government and declared him a fugitive. The police claim Wynne, alongside a Nigerian co-conspirator, built sleeper cells to destabilize Nigeria following last month’s cost-of-living protests. A bounty of $6,000 has been placed on both men. Speaking […]
