UN Rights Council Rejects Bad-Faith Bid to End Eritrea Scrutiny
Geneva Renews Special Rapporteur Mandate Today the UN Human Rights Council firmly rejected Eritrea’s attempt to end scrutiny of its human rights situation. Council members decisively voted down the Eritrean government’s resolution to end the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and instead renewed the mandate for […]
Central African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event
June 25 Explosion Killed, Injured Students; Inquiry Needed Central African Republic authorities arrested activists holding a memorial event for students who died in a high school explosion, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 27, 2025, civil society activists organized a vigil in memory of the students who died in the explosion on June 25 […]
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy: Local Institutional Investors And Venture Capital To Partner
-written by Amma Gyampo, CEO of Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) As the Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, prepares for the official launch of its flagship 24-hour economy policy on July 2, a powerful case is being made for domestic capital to take the lead in financing […]
Aspiring Doctors In Kenya And South Africa Gain Hands-On Medical Experience At St. George’s University’s Medical Workshops
Hands-on clinical training, mentorship from SGU faculty and alumni, and admissions insights inspire Africa’s future physicians St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in the West Indies, Grenada, continued its mission to support future healthcare professionals across Africa with two impactful Medical Workshops held in June 2025. Hosted in Nairobi and Johannesburg, these free workshops […]
Rowlene Releases Powerful New EP Moments After: A Journey Through Healing, Growth, And Self-Reclamation
South African SAMA-nominated artist Rowlene has officially released her new EP, Moments After, now available across all major streaming platforms via ONErpm. The project marks a powerful return for the R&B and Afro-pop singer-songwriter, weaving raw emotion, introspective storytelling, and rich sonic textures into a six-track journey of healing and reinvention. Building on the momentum of her singles Breakaway and Don’t Give […]
New Global Book On Migration Launched At Cambridge By Dr Natalya Din Kariuki, Professor Shubha Mukherji And Rowan Williams
A powerful new book that offers a fresh perspective on migration, identity and creative expression was launched yesterday at the University of Cambridge. Titled Crossings: Migrant Knowledges Migrant Forms, the book is co-edited by Kenyan academic Dr Natalya Din Kariuki, Professor Shubha Mukherji of Cambridge University and Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. The […]
African Development Bank, & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Renew Partnership For Africa’s Sustainable Growth
The MOU will promote among other things, co-financing, co-guaranteeing and other forms of joint participation in financial assistance for development projects primarily in sustainable infrastructure The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed an agreement strengthening their collaboration on sustainable economic development, designed to boost infrastructure development and economic […]
South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Driving Growth Through Key Industries
South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a cornerstone of the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation ambitions, contributing approximately 13 % to GDP and employing over 1.6 million people. Despite challenges such as logistics constraints and energy disruptions, the sector demonstrates resilience and adaptability, underpinned by strategic government support, technology adoption, and growing regional and global demand. As the […]
Patrice Motsepe’s Fortune Climbs to $3.4B Amid Strategic Mining Moves
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and founder of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has grown his fortune to $3.4 billion, according to Forbes. The mining mogul’s net worth surge follows a strategic shake-up at ARM, including the closure of its unprofitable Cato Ridge manganese plant and a $25.7 million asset sale to […]
South Africa, Egypt Among Top Emerging Markets in FDI Confidence Rankings
South Africa and Egypt are the only African nations to feature in the 2025 FDI Confidence Index, according to global consultancy Kearney. South Africa made the biggest leap globally, rising from 11th to 7th place after a 56% jump in FDI inflows to $661 million in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, Egypt ranks 13th, reinforcing its appeal as […]
