The Africa-America Institute’s “Following the Gold Road” online conference starting Jan. 14 and Afropop’s “Mali Gold” Playlist
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.” This exciting, free online conference, launching this month, spans 1,400 years of fascinating, under-recognized history created by our colleagues at AAI in partnership with Howard […]
Scaling Africa’s Great Green Wall: Turning Climate Ambition into Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
At the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, development partners urged a major scale-up in financing to accelerate delivery of the Great Green Wall’s 2030 targets—one of Africa’s most ambitious climate and land restoration efforts. Led by the African Union and supported by member states and global partners, the Great Green Wall […]
Cocoa Prices Fall Sharply as The Festive Season Approaches
Paris, 11 December 2025 – The fall in cocoa prices has accelerated, with a 45% drop since the beginning of the year. This decline in prices began in January. Key figures : 45% = fall in cocoa prices since January 2025 $5,000 = current price of a ton of cocoa 60% = share of Ivory Coast […]
South Africa surpasses pre-pandemic figures receiving 7.6 million tourists
The country aims to welcome 10 million international visitors by 2026, promoting a strong tourism rebound. Over the past two years, international tourism has regained momentum as the world moves on from the pandemic. Borders have reopened, airlines have reinstated routes, and travelers are once again filling airports, hotels and beaches. In this global recovery, […]
The Challenges of Rural Financial Inclusion in Africa Today, and How to Overcome Them
Across Africa, agriculture contributes 32% to Africa’s GDP and employs 65% of the labour force on the continent, according to the World Bank. That notwithstanding, the people who drive the sector, smallholder farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and cooperatives, are part of the most financially excluded communities on the continent. Data from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) shows […]
Michelle Nagawa ALP ‘22 Inspires Change as a Ugandan Social Impact Leader
Michelle Nagawa, a 25 year old Aspire Leaders Program alum from 2022, studied Surveying Land Information Systems and received a grant from Aspire Institute for a community project within the Katanga slum area in 2023. A first-generation university graduate and the first-born in her family, she has always strived to be an inspiration to her […]
Godwin Obi ALP ‘22’s Global Leadership Journey from Nigeria to Princeton University
Contributed by Aspire Institute Embarking on an extraordinary journey from Makurdi in Benue State, Nigeria, to the prestigious halls of Princeton University, Aspire Leaders Program alumnus, Godwin Obi, shared an inspiring narrative of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education in a recent interview. Now a doctoral candidate in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering working […]
Washington–Pretoria tensions escalate as South Africa is omitted from 2026 G20 summit
The diplomatic divide between Washington and Pretoria deepened this week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that South Africa will not be invited to participate in the 2026 G20 summit, scheduled to take place in Miami. The move is unprecedented — and it raises significant questions about the future of multilateral cooperation at a moment […]
Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Celebrates a Trio of Prestigious Global Honours
THE NELLIE’S ENDURING CHARM EARNS WORLDWIDE ACCLAIM WITH AWARDS FROM MICHELIN KEYS, CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER AND THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, proudly celebrates a season of international recognition with three major accolades that affirm its position as one of the world’s leading hotels. For over 125 years, the […]
Moliy & Tyla Drop New Single “Body Go”
TWO OF AFRICA’S BRIGHTEST VOICES UNITE FOR ONE IRRESISTIBLE RECORD Today, viral hitmaker MOLIY returns with her new single “Body Go” with Grammy-winning global superstar Tyla, available now on all streaming platforms. The collaboration between two of Africa’s brightest stars delivers an effortless fusion of R&B, Pop, Amapiano and Afrobeats, creating a global dance anthem […]
