EU Should Up its Game in the Face of Sudan Atrocities
Tackle UAE’s Support to Warring Parties, Support Protection of Civilians Despite 17 months of brutal conflict in Sudan, the country rarely made it to the top of the European Union’s agenda. But next week offers opportunities for European leaders to up their game. Since April 2023, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Response Forces (RSF), and […]
UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis
Government Should Cooperate with UN and End Impunity On October 10, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burundi. The Council expressed concerns about the country’s rights record, which, nearly 10 years after a political and human rights crisis began, remains […]
Entrepreneur and Businessman Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. Returns to Ghana for Historic Celebration and Community Development Initiatives
October 2024 marks an important milestone in the enduring partnership between Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. and the Kingdom of Akyem Abuakwa in Ghana, West Africa. This visit, Dr. Soaries’ second to Ghana in 2024, will include a delegation of 40 individuals who will join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of His Majesty, the King of Akyem Abuakwa. […]
Forbes Names Standard Bank Amongst The Top 20 World’s Best Employers
Standard Bank makes it a hat-trick of international recognition Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has once again won international recognition, this time from Forbes Magazine for being one of the World’s Best Employers. Standard Bank has been ranked 18th in the world, amongst the top 850 large multinational organisations. The Bank […]
Normalising Violence Is The First Step Towards Fuelling Femicide
Rebecca Cheptegei’s murder has struck a strong personal chord with me. Like her, I am an athlete and a mother. Like her, I left my hometown in search of better opportunities. Like her, I am a strong-willed, independent woman who dreams big. And her life has been cut short because she was all of this […]
Gas Engines Propel Companies On Their Decarbonisation Journey
By Sujen Balakisson, Business Development Manager for Wärtsilä Africa As the global push towards sustainable energy intensifies, companies across various industries are increasingly turning to gas engines as a critical component in their decarbonisation strategies, a decision Wärtsilä supports and promotes extensively. As a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the energy market, Wärtsilä is […]
Innovate UK Launches The Nextgen Space Challenge 2024 To Discover Emerging Space Technology Entrepreneurs
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has officially announced the launch of the 2024 NextGen Space Challenge, a key initiative under the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network. The challenge aims to discover the next wave of space technology entrepreneurs across the UK, South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda, as Africa’s influence in the global space industry […]
Calling All Young African Entrepreneurs! Applications Now Open For The 2025 Anzisha Prize
A special call for young entrepreneurs in the green industry space to apply The Anzisha Prize, Africa’s leading program for young entrepreneurs has announced that applications for the 2025 cohort are now open! Aspiring African changemakers aged 15 to 22, who are running jobs generative businesses are encouraged to apply. Shaping your future, shaping Africa: […]
Opportunity International And Financial Partners Hosts 2024 Global Education Finance Conference – Celebrate US$1 Billion In Capital Released To Non-State Schools
Global anti-poverty NGO Opportunity International proudly launched their 2024 Global Education Finance Conference, themed ” The Future of EduFinance: Trends, Innovations, and Opportunities,” a three-day convening of global financial institutions, social impact investors, bilateral donors, and researchers. The conference brings together over 130 leading financial institutions from around the globe that are investing in schools […]
Protea Hotels Expands In Africa With New Openings In Nigeria And Zambia
Protea Hotels by Marriott, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea by Marriott Lusaka International Airport in Zambia. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott’s ongoing expansion on the continent, offering both business and leisure travellers contemporary comfort coupled with authentic local charm. […]
