Debunking Myths: The Realities of African Migration to Europe
Migration from Africa to Europe is often misunderstood and the myths surrounding it sometimes lead to political decisions that do not address the real challenges. While more Africans are migrating than ever before, about 80% of them remain on the continent, moving to regions with better economic opportunities. Beyond this, the misconception that Africans form […]
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024: Set To Showcase Latest Developments In African Blockchain And Crypto Innovation
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024 is set to unite blockchain developers, influencers, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from around the world at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria (Tshwane) on 20 November 2024. This premier event, marking the 10th edition and organized by Bitcoin Events, will foster collaboration and provide participants with insights into Africa’s dynamic […]
Angola’s $3.8 Billion Chinese-funded Airport Opens After 18 Years
After nearly two decades in development, Angola’s new Chinese-funded Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) has officially begun passenger operations. The project, managed by China National Aero-technology International Engineering Corporation, faced several setbacks since its 2005 launch, including a contract termination in 2017. However, a new agreement in 2020 led to the resumption of […]
Experts Doubt Benefits of China’s Zero-tariff Plan for African Economies
China’s recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed countries (LDCs), including 33 in Africa, has drawn mixed reactions from analysts. The move, announced by President Xi Jinping at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, aims to boost African exports to China. However, experts remain skeptical, arguing that past China-Africa trade agreements have […]
Ramaphosa Urges Safe Recovery of Illegal Miners Stuck Underground
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a safe resolution to the standoff between police and hundreds of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in the country’s North West province. The police cut off food and water supplies to force the miners out, aiming to arrest them for illegal mining—a persistent issue […]
Study Finds Rising Resistance to Malaria Drug in African Children
A recent study has revealed alarming signs of resistance to artemisinin, a frontline malaria treatment, in young children in Uganda. Presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene’s annual meeting, the study found that 11 out of 100 children treated for severe malaria showed partial resistance to artemisinin. Another 10 of the children, […]
South Africa’s Wits University Launches Pan-African AI Institute
Wits University is set to inaugurate its first artificial intelligence institute this week. The institute, known as the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute, is dedicated to advancing AI across Africa. With an initial investment of $3.3 million, MIND aims to foster AI research, develop local talent, and shape ethical AI policies. The program, […]
Abuja International Poetry Festival Explores Afro-futurism and Digital Culture
The Abuja International Poetry Festival recently celebrated African culture in the digital era, uniting poets, artists, and intellectuals in Nigeria’s capital. Held over three days, the event centered on “Afro-Futurism and Digital Culture,” exploring how technology intersects with African art. Organized by Nasara Creative, the festival included in-person and virtual sessions featuring poetry readings, master […]
