African financial institutions call for coordinated financing solutions to unlock Africa’s digital transformation
African multilateral financial institutions, policymakers, development partners, and private sector leaders have called for more coordinated, innovative, and better-structured financing approaches to support Africa’s digital and technological transformation. This was a key message from a high-level session held on April 1 on the sidelines of the 58th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference […]
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Supports Perenco Partnership to Advance Industry 4.0 Skills in Central Africa
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors. The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close […]
Youth Charter Calls for “Commonwealth Youth Legacy” Ahead of Glasgow 2026
The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.com) has today issued a call for a transformative Commonwealth Youth Legacy Programme to be launched in the lead-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, urging Commonwealth leaders to seize the opportunity to invest in young people across the Commonwealth. The call comes as youth delegates from across the Commonwealth gather this week at University of Oxford for the […]
Securing the bridge between legacy and smart
The recent Liaison Agreement between the STS Association and the DLMS User Association marks a pivotal step in the evolution of interoperable, secure and future-ready metering systems. By aligning STS token technology with the widely adopted DLMS/COSEM framework, this collaboration is set to bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and next-generation smart metering. The partnership […]
Africa’s Lithium Pipeline Gains Momentum as Global Supply Deficits Loom
Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain. A recent forecast by Wood Mackenzie projects that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tons by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition scenario. This surge is expected to place […]
Putting science at the service of fairer and more effective care: An interview with Dr Kadiatou Diallo (Guinea)
Geneva, Switzerland, 09 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region. A specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology at Donka National Hospital in Conakry, and a […]
Two of a Kind, Twice: Inside Virunga’s Extraordinary Wildlife Comeback
A mountain gorilla has defied the odds — again. And she’s not the only one making history in one of Africa’s most embattled parks. Deep in eastern DR Congo, inside a park that has survived militia incursions, decades of conflict, and the slow grind of a conservation crisis, a mountain gorilla named Nyiramurema has done […]
Gates Foundation Deepens Africa Commitment, Betting on Local Institutions and AI to Drive Health and Economic Outcomes
On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in Nairobi, Kenya. […]
Skills Development As A Foundation For Sustainable Renewable Energy Projects
By Pierre Bekker, Director at Quyn International Outsourcing South Africa’s renewable energy build programme is visibly reshaping the country’s power grid. Wind farms rise along coastal ridges; solar plants stretch across arid plains, and battery facilities are increasingly embedded into regional networks. But infrastructure alone is not enough. The long-term success of these projects depends […]
Tourvest Destination Management Launches Your Africa For Bespoke Travel Experiences
Tourvest Destination Management (TDM), a division of the Tourvest Integrated Tourism Group, has launched Your Africa, a digitally driven, direct-to-consumer luxury travel brand built for international travellers who seek more than a holiday. Designed around the principles of hyper-personalisation, authentic connection and sustainability, Your Africa represents Tourvest’s first deliberate move into the B2C travel sector and is a […]
