African Development Bank Group and the Prince’s Trust International Commit to Accelerate Wealth-Creating Youth Programmes
The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the CEO of the Prince’s Trust International (PTI), Will Straw, have met in London on 29 November 2023 to explore strategic partnerships to scale up youth employment, human capital, and entrepreneurship opportunities. With 1.4 billion people, Africa has the world’s largest proportion […]
Women’s Rights’ Coalition Issues A Strong Appeal To African Governments For Swift Action Against Continued Women’s Rights Violations
MOMBASA, Kenya, 4 December 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- In a firm and unequivocal declaration, the SOAWR Coalition, a consortium of over 70 women’s rights organizations in 33 African countries dedicated to advocating for women’s rights in Africa, launched a Call for Action and Accountability in harmony with the objectives of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The Coalition expresses […]
Conference of Parties (COP 28): African Development Bank’s $1 billion insurance facility to protect millions of farmers in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has presented its planned $1 billion facility to provide insurance to more than 40 million farmers across the continent against severe impacts of climate change. The facility was widely praised by the World Food Programme (WFP), development agencies, insurance companies and the private sector during a side event at COP28 in […]
Leapfrogging Is Not the Quick Energy Fix the World Seems to Think It Will Be (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://www.EnergyChamber.org) As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. The goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions worldwide by 2050 is widely agreed upon by climate experts as […]
We’ve Got to Get Serious About Ending Gas Flaring in Africa (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://www.EnergyChamber.org). In an era when Africa needs oil and gas investments more than ever, attracting those investments has become increasingly difficult. Part of the challenge lies in the mounting pressure on oil companies to shift their focus from exploration and production to investments in renewable energy in […]
Afreximbank’s President Oramah emerges FORBES AFRICA’s 2023 Person of the Year
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Prof. Benedict Oramah, today in Cairo received the FORBES AFRICA magazine 2023 Person of The Year award. At a well-attended award ceremony, which also included the unveiling of the cover for FORBES AFRICA’s December 2023/January 2024 edition featuring Prof. Oramah as Cover personality, Dr. Rakesh Wahi, […]
MIPAD Opens Nominations for the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade Edition in Support of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
New York, USA, December 4, 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is pleased to announce the commencement of nominations for the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade Edition, dedicated to supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In alignment with the African Union’s proclamation of 2023 as the “Year of […]
Conference of Parties (COP 28): African countries sign on to join pioneering global battery energy storage consortium
Several African countries have formally expressed interest to join the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, launched Saturday during COP28, which could revolutionise Africa’s energy landscape by developing advanced energy storage solutions through collaboration and innovation. Joining the BESS Consortium, a multistakeholder partnership initiative of the Global Leadership Council, commits members to participate in […]
Africa Must Own Carbon Offsets Value Chain Amid Market Failures
Africa should become the global centre for high-value, high-integrity carbon credits, AFC (www.AfricaFC.org) says; Wholesale leases or sale of land undervalue Africa’s forestry while enabling polluters: AFC paper; AFC Foundation to prioritise conservation and regeneration of African carbon sinks through local capacity building. At a critical moment in the fight against climate change, the world is squandering a […]
Mother’s relief as daughter given life-saving surgery by charity Mercy Ships
Girl, three, had no surgeon who could treat her in home country of Sierra Leone; Charity in multi-year partnership with Ministry of Health to strengthen surgical system for children like Umu. A mother who lived in fear her daughter’s fast-growing tumor would suffocate her is rejoicing after a surgical charity gave her daughter life-saving surgery. Without […]
