HRW Oral Statement on DR Congo at the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council
Mr. President, Since the resurgence of the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group at the end of 2021, hundreds of thousands of Congolese have fled the conflict in the east of the country, in the face of brutal abuses committed by all parties. More than half a million people had taken refuge near Goma, where many camps […]
UN Rights Council Launches Inquiry into Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo
Commission of Inquiry Will Support Efforts to Hold Perpetrators of Abuses to Account The United Nations Human Rights Council today agreed by consensus to launch an urgent fact-finding mission and commission of inquiry into atrocities being committed by all parties to the armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The council reached its decision during […]
Speak Up Africa’s GO BEYOND Brings New Voices Into The Fight To Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
On World NTD Day 2025, Speak Up Africa is answering the global call to “Unite, Act, Eliminate” with its GO BEYOND initiative. Pushing the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) into uncharted territory by mobilizing a diverse coalition of voices. Bringing together artists and athletes to those living with and affected by NTDs, with a […]
Reflecting On The Malabo Declaration: Lessons For The CAADP 2026–2035 Strategy
The African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala, Uganda, adopted a new 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan on 13th January 2025. This new strategy aims to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood systems across the continent, addressing urgent challenges like hunger, climate change, and economic […]
JSE Voluntary Carbon Market Sees First Trades Of Carbon Credits Eligible For The SA Carbon Tax
The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10,000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to approximately 80% of the current carbon tax rate of R190 per ton. The carbon market enables […]
18th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2025
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2025, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on February 19, 2025. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussions, […]
Waste To Wonder: How Collaboration, Innovation, And Youth Entrepreneurship Can Transform South Africa’s Food Waste Challenge
by Ozzy Nel, COO of SA Harvest At the start of each new year, attention naturally shifts to education. Schools and universities open their doors, matric results are released, and questions emerge about preparing young people for the future. This year, an inspiring intersection is gaining momentum: the convergence of education, youth entrepreneurship, and food […]
Spotlight On The Businesses Driving Mining’s Full Potential Beyond Extraction
Mining in Africa has long been a cornerstone of economic development on the continent but discussions about the sector often focus on large-scale extraction. However, a shift in perspective is gaining traction, one that highlights the importance of downstream industries in shaping a more sustainable and value-multiplying sector. Beyond raw material exports, businesses involved in refining, processing, logistics […]
Rubio to Miss G20 Summit Over South Africa’s Equality Agenda
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will not be present at the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing concerns over South Africa’s policies on equality, including its approach to expropriating private property. Rubio criticized the country for using its G20 presidency to promote “solidarity, equality, & sustainability” and cast aspersions on […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ships Jet Fuel to Saudi Arabia
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest, has reached a significant milestone with its recent export of two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world. The development underscores the refinery’s rapid growth since its 2024 launch. It was revealed by Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, during a […]
