Nigeria Airstrike Victims Need Justice
Authorities Should Establish Clear Compensation Process, Ensure Military Accountability A year after a devastating airstrike accidentally killed 85 people during a religious celebration in Tundun Biri, in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, the state government has begun, as part of compensation efforts, to disburse funds to victims and implement some promised social and infrastructural projects in the […]
Tanzania’s President Takes on Forced Evictions of Maasai Community
Meaningful Consultations, Accountability Needed in Ngorongoro Conservation Area On December 1, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of two committees to address land disputes in the country’s northern Ngorongoro district, renowned for its wildlife. The first will investigate complaints made by residents; the second will examine the government’s “voluntary” relocations of residents from the […]
Advancing Vaccine Affordability To Save Lives From Pneumonia
By Parag Deshmukh and Dr. Amanda Leach Parag Deshmukh is Executive Director at the Serum Institute of India. Dr. Amanda Leach is Vaccine Development Director, Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access, PATH At least five children – one every 43 seconds – will have died from pneumonia by the time you finish reading this page. More than […]
Unlock Powerful Networking And Business Opportunities At The Africa Energy Indaba 2025
The Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled to take place from 4 – 6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is set to deliver an unparalleled networking and business experience for energy professionals, investors, and policymakers. This premier event brings together global and African leaders to drive meaningful conversations and partnerships aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges […]
Bridging The Gap: Empowering Ugandan Farmers For A Sustainable Future
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, with smallholder farmers producing up to 70% of the country’s marketed produce. Despite its significance, many farmers still rely on subsistence farming and face substantial challenges, including limited resources. One of the key obstacles is the disconnect between farmers, extension services, and agro-input providers which slows the adoption […]
Rwandan President Paul Kagame Receives Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, ASG President, Shares Vision Of ASG Value
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame hosted Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, the President of the African School of Governance (ASG), at Urugwiro Village in Kigali. The meeting underscored President Kagame’s commitment to fostering transformative governance and leadership across the continent, both as Co-Founder of ASG and as President of Rwanda, Host Country of ASG. The African School […]
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President in Historic Election
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s vice president, has been elected the country’s first female president after she secured 57% of votes in the November 27 election. A veteran SWAPO party member, her win extends SWAPO’s 34-year rule of Namibia, which began after the party led the country to independence in 1990. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s main challenger, Panduleni Itula of […]
Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Key Issues in Focus as Voters Head to Polls
As Ghana approaches its December 7 election, key voter concerns include economic hardship, public debt, unemployment, and natural resource management. Much like the rest of the world, the country has struggled with inflation, which has driven up the cost of staples like eggs and tomatoes and pushed many into poverty. Compounding these economic struggles, public […]
Ramaphosa Vows G20 Unity Amid Trump’s Combative Policy Signals
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the G20’s ability to navigate potential disruptions from US President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” policies. Ramaphosa, whose country took over the G20 presidency from Brazil on Sunday, emphasized a commitment to addressing climate change’s impact on developing nations, despite Trump’s skepticism toward international climate cooperation. He also […]
Nigerian Refinery Resumes Production Amid Calls for Sustainable Management
According to Festus Osifo, the president of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Nigeria’s state-owned Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed production. Osifo, who revealed this development after a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, credited the refinery’s successful rehabilitation to rigorous financial oversight and active union involvement. He revealed that […]
