Building a Future That Withstands the Storm: Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge in a Changing Climate
As COP 29 approaches in Baku, Azerbaijan, the planet itself issues a resounding wake-up call. From the destruction of Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida to the floods ravaging the Sahel and Spain, and the persistent droughts gripping southern Africa, the message is clear: the era of climate complacency is over. These climate catastrophes remind […]
Make President Biden’s Only Trip to Africa Count
First-Ever US Presidential Visit to Angola Should Highlight Human Rights Concerns United States President Joe Biden is embarking on a two-day visit to Angola, his only Africa trip as president. His visit is highly anticipated in Angola, and for President João Lourenço, it could be his biggest diplomatic achievement since taking office in 2017. Biden had […]
Ethiopia: Authorities Suspend Three Rights Groups
End Shutdowns, Harassment of Organizations Defending Human Rights Ethiopian authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of three independent human rights organizations and allow them to freely operate, Human Rights Watch said today. Ethiopia’s partners should publicly condemn the government’s latest attacks on civil society organizations. Since November 14, 2024, the Ethiopian Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), […]
Challenges Facing Independent Power Producers In Africa: A Call For Action
Africa’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture, with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) playing a vital role in addressing the continent’s growing energy demands. Despite their potential to transform energy access and drive economic development, IPPs face significant challenges that hinder their contributions. Addressing these issues is essential to unlocking Africa’s energy potential and achieving […]
DISH Competition 2024 Winners Announced: 15 Finalists Lead The Charge For Healthier Diets In Kenya
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), EAT, Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), and Nutrition Connect have announced the top 15 winning solutions of the Dietary Shifts (DISH) Competition 2024, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at generating local culturally appropriate solutions for improved dietary practices and sustained food systems. This competition highlights the urgent need for […]
Could Indigenous Wisdom Hold The Key To The Climate Crisis?
As COP29 concludes in Baku with developed nations pledging at least $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035, a crucial question arises: who will truly benefit from these funds? Indigenous communities—the true guardians of our ecosystems—are still largely sidelined in the allocation of climate financing. Yet, their ancestral knowledge holds untapped potential to address […]
Minor Hotels to Debut in Zimbabwe with the Launch of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the upcoming addition to its portfolio in Africa – Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel. A […]
High Stakes In Southern Africa
By Michelle Gavin Elections in Namibia and proposed negotiations in Mozambique make this a pivotal week for the region’s future governance. The people of Namibia will cast their votes in the country’s seventh election since achieving independence in 1990. Today, a majority of Namibians believe their country is on the wrong track, and concerns about unemployment run deep. Eye-popping corruption […]
Nyege Nyege: The ‘Afrogalactic’ Festival Taking African Music Global
Celebrating its ninth year of existence, Nyege Nyege is a music festival like no other. Taking place on the Ugandan shores of Lake Victoria, it attracts a global audience of 50,000 spectators, who experience an enormous range of mostly non-mainstream African music. DAZED
The Cost to Women of the Overlooked Rise of Kenya’s Manosphere
Kenya is witnessing a troubling correlation between an online phenomenon and increasing hostility toward women. Dubbed the manosphere, it’s an array of websites, blogs and social media posts that promote a certain form of masculinity and denigrate feminism. CNN