Why A Recent Business Exodus From Africa Should Be A Wake-up Call For Multinationals
For the last decade, Africa has tempted businesses with the promise of immense opportunity. The continent’s rapidly growing youthful population, vibrant cultural scenes and wealth of natural resources have drawn significant interest from businesses from around the world. So, with all signs pointing to growth for those entering this market, why are many big corporations […]
Deploying Balancing Power Generation Technologies Could Save €65 Trillion By 2050, Shows Wärtsilä’s Global Power System Modelling
Wärtsilä report shows an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future, without the integration of balancing power technologies. Wärtsilä’s global power system modelling, published in the Crossroads to net zero report, compares two pathways from the year 2025 to 2050 with the aim to reduce […]
UNSMIL marks Human Rights Day with call for stronger protection and inclusive future in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya, 11 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, on Human Rights Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the transformative force of human rights in shaping Libya’s future. Human rights are not only ideals but also important tools to prevent conflict, protect lives and build a […]
Continental Education Conference: Aiming For A Decade Of Transformative Action In Education And Skills Development Across Africa
The Continental Education Conference convened by African Union in collaboration with UNICEF and hosted by the Republic of Mauritania. The conference aims at advocating for, the scaling up of successful and innovative solutions towards achieving quality and equitable education, to meet the demands of the 21st century in Africa, exploring and agreeing on sustainable financing […]
Building The Green Economy In Africa: A Call For Innovation, Investment And Collaboration
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, where economic growth and environmental sustainability must go hand in hand. In the face of global climate challenges, the continent is uniquely positioned to lead in building a green economy that not only drives economic prosperity but also ensures environmental preservation for future generations. The […]
Ghana’s Election Marks Record Fifth Opposition Victory in Africa in 2024
Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama, has secured victory over incumbent Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia in a historic Presidential election. The defeat marks the fifth opposition triumph in Africa this year—a record-breaking trend in the continent’s democratic history, following similar triumphs in Botswana, Mauritius, Senegal, and Somaliland. Factors that fueled this victory include growing public intolerance of […]
Trump Administration Poised to Advance Somaliland’s Bid for Recognition
Somaliland’s aspirations for international recognition may finally gain momentum as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Support for the country has grown among Republican policymakers, think tanks, and potential advisors on Africa. This, coupled with expectations that the Trump administration will prioritize strategic interests in the Horn of Africa region, bodes well […]
President Salva Kiir Overhauls South Sudan’s Top Leadership Amid Mounting Tensions
South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir, has dismissed the army chief, police chief, and central bank governor in a sudden leadership shake-up, according to an announcement by the state broadcaster SSBC. In the announcement, SSBC revealed that Paul Nang Majok has been appointed to replace General Santino Wol as the army chief amid reported unrest within […]
AfDB Outlines Path for Nigeria and Africa to Address Debt and Forex Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has proposed strategic solutions to help Nigeria and other African nations manage rising debt and foreign exchange challenges. Prof. Kevin Urama, the organization’s Vice-President for Economic Governance, provided these insights. According to him, African countries should prioritize long-term loans linked to sustainable investment strategies and shun short-term, high-cost loans that […]
Morocco Leads Africa’s Medical Innovation with Mpox Test Production
Morocco’s Moldiag has become the first African company to produce mpox test kits, a step toward reducing the continent’s dependence on imported medical supplies. Following the World Health Organization’s declaration of mpox as a global emergency in August, Moldiag developed $5 tests, approved by the Africa CDC, and started distributing them to countries like Uganda, […]
