Ethiopia Should Immediately Release Prominent Journalist
Tesfalem Woldeyes of Ethiopia Insider Being Held Despite Release Order Ethiopian authorities have been detaining the renowned journalist Tesfalem Woldeyes since Sunday on allegations of “dissemination false information,” despite a court order to release him on bail. Tesfalem is editor-in-chief of the independent media outlet Ethiopia Insider and has faced repeated harassment by the authorities. […]
Meta And Regional Partners Launch Llama Impact Accelerator Program Across Sub-Saharan Africa To Drive Open-source Innovation
Meta, in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners across Africa, has launched a Sub-Saharan Africa-wide initiative to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. The program, running from May to November 2025, includes in-country AI accelerator tracks in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal. Designed to support startups in creating […]
From Wildlife To Real Life: Pilanesberg Opens The Door
The Pilanesberg region has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s top safari destinations, attracting visitors from around the world eager to see the big five and experience the bush. But while game viewing remains a major drawcard, a new layer of tourism is being added. It places local culture, history and community at […]
Burundi: Elections Without Opposition
Legislative and Commune-Level Vote Dominated by Repression, Censorship Photo: A woman looks at a ballot paper during the Burundian legislative elections in Giheta Commune of Gitega Province in Burundi, June 5, 2025 © 2025 REUTERS/Evrard Ngendakumana Legislative and local elections in Burundi on June 5, 2025, took place in a context of severely restricted free speech […]
Edelman Africa Extends Presence In Nigeria With Strategic Partner THOP
Edelman Africa is proud to announce the expansion of its presence into Nigeria through a partnership with long-standing advisor and leading integrated communications company, The Holding Opinion and Public (THOP). This move marks a pivotal step in Edelman’s Africa ambition and strengthens connections within Nigeria to meet the growing needs of clients based both in […]
Unlocking Industrial Potential: Financing African Manufacturing Growth Takes Centre Stage
As Africa positions itself as the next global manufacturing frontier, stakeholders from across the continent are turning their focus to one of the sector’s most pressing challenges — access to finance. Under the banner “Financing African Manufacturing Growth”, leading policymakers, financiers, and industry experts will converge at the Manufacturing Indaba, to explore how innovative financing models, public-private partnerships, and […]
ASG’s Pan-African Presidential Tour Signals A New Era For Leadership Education And Governance In Africa
The African School of Governance (ASG) concluded a high-profile presidential tour across key African cities, introducing the continent’s newest and most ambitious institution to train the next generation of African leaders. The tour, led by ASG President Professor Kingsley Moghalu, drew significant attention from government officials, development partners, policy makers, academics, and the next wave […]
Africa, China Urge US to Reconsider Trade Approach
China and 53 African countries have jointly urged nations across the globe, particularly the US, to return to fair and respectful methods of resolving trade differences. The call followed a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and African officials in Changsha, where leaders criticized the US for imposing duties as high as 50% on goods […]
US Pushes Rwanda to Exit DRC as Peace Deal Takes Shape
The United States is pushing Rwanda to withdraw its troops and military assets from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a key condition for a peace agreement aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the mineral-rich country. This marks a significant step given that the April accord between Rwanda and the DRC, orchestrated by the US, […]
Chagos Islands: UN Panel Calls on UK to Forge New Accord
A UN human rights panel has urged the UK to scrap its recent sovereignty deal with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, claiming it fails to protect the rights of displaced Chagossians. The agreement, signed last month, will transfer control of the islands to Mauritius while allowing the UK to maintain a military base on Diego Garcia, the […]
