How Africa Can Shape Ethical AI Governance for Its Diverse Future
Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, the challenge—and promise—of truly inclusive governance has never been more urgent. (Centre for Intellectual Property and Information […]
Eastern Africa Defies Global Trade Challenges with Strong Export Growth
Eastern Africa stands out as a beacon of resilience in global trade. While many regions grapple with tariffs and uncertainty, countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are ramping up exports, driven by smart shifts in markets and soaring commodity values. This surge highlights the continent’s dynamic potential and sets a path […]
Gates Foundation Pledges $912M to Combat Global Health Funding Cuts
At the 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates addressed an audience of more than 1,000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders with a stark but hopeful call to action: save millions of children’s lives and make some of the deadliest diseases history by 2045. “Humanity is at a crossroads. With millions of […]
Mark Suzman on Global Health Progress and the Gates Foundation’s Bold Commitment
In a dynamic discussion during UN General Assembly week, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, shared insights on the foundation’s 25-year legacy and its ambitious $912 million commitment to the Global Fund. Highlighting unprecedented progress in reducing child mortality and combating infectious diseases, Suzman emphasized the urgent need for global collaboration amidst funding challenges. […]
President Mahama to Launch ‘The Accra Reset’ at UNGA 2025
President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, will host a landmark high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly to formally launch “The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development.” This pivotal initiative will introduce a bold and actionable framework designed to fundamentally transform […]
Krystal Birungi of Target Malaria Uganda/UVRI Announced as 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leader
Krystal Birungi today announced her acceptance to The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program, joining more than 200 global changemakers for the 2025-2026 class. Following a competitive selection process, Krystal Birungi will be one of just 35 Leaders participating in the Leaders Africa program, where they will receive training in leadership development and civic engagement to help […]
Honoring Investments in Better Futures and Visionary Minds
AAI’s 41st Annual Awards Gala to Celebrate Visionary Leadership 2025 Honorees Include The Ford Foundation Mission Investments Program Set to Receive the Inaugural Investor Impact Award Hosted by Sandra Babu-Boateng Sunday, September 21, 2025, 6PMCipriani’s 42nd St. New York, NY The Africa-America Institute (AAI) — the preeminent U.S.-based organization connecting Africa to the Americas to […]
How African Business Can Succeed Amid Trade Wars
In recent years, the global economic landscape has been increasingly shaped by trade tensions among major economies, notably between the United States and China as well as between the European Union and Russia. These translated into trade restrictions, embargos and supply-chain recalibrations which have at times acutely impacted global markets. Less spoken of, they have […]
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Calls for Stronger Policy, Practice, and Partnerships to Transform African Healthcare
At the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, Dr. Aisha Umar, Chief Medical Officer of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), issued a powerful call to action for African policymakers, practitioners, and partners to work together in transforming the continent’s health systems. Delivering a keynote address titled “Strengthening Health Systems: From […]
Designing for Dignity: Inside the Gates Foundation’s Bold Bet on Women’s Health
“We have the science, we have the technology—now we need the political will and investment to match.” Dr. Ru-fong Joanne Cheng, Director of Women’s Health Innovations, Gates Foundation The Gates Foundation on Monday announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to advance a wide range of innovations aimed at improving women’s health spanning new medicines […]
