Climate Change in Africa: Communities on the Frontline of Adaptation
Across Africa, climate change is not a distant threat—it is a daily reality. From the Sahel’s creeping desertification to the rising seas along West Africa’s coastlines, communities are confronting challenges that test both resilience and ingenuity. But rather than being passive victims, Africans are leading the way in creating solutions that blend tradition with innovation. […]
Too Many Children Still Face Preventable Health Challenges – Early Interventions Can Change This
While there has been progress in improving child survival rates globally, thousands of children still face health challenges that are preventable. From malnutrition and infectious diseases to limited access to basic healthcare services, underprivileged areas are mostly hit hardest. Prioritising early childhood healthcare is one of the most effective ways to drive change. Equally important […]
Thinking of Studying Medicine Abroad? 7 Steps to Get Started
Studying medicine abroad is an exciting and life-changing opportunity – one that opens the door to global education, diverse clinical experiences, and an international medical career. But it also means making big choices and being prepared. To help aspiring doctors make the right choices, St. George’s University, School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has […]
Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report
Secretary-General’s Report Documents Increasing Abuses Against Children Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s junta expelled the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, declaring her “persona non grata” following a new UN report on violations against children in the country. Flore-Smereczniak is the second senior UN official to be expelled by the junta, after Barbara […]
DR Congo: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park
Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas The Rwandan-controlled M23 armed group summarily executed over 140 civilians in July 2025, largely ethnic Hutu, in at least 14 villages and small farming communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The mass killings appear to be part of a military campaign against […]
$850,000 Grant to Power Climate-Resilient Green Jobs in Ghana and Senegal
The African Development Bank and Invest in Africa are investing in people-powered climate solutions—creating green jobs that protect ecosystems and strengthen local economies. The African Development Bank has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with non-profit organization Invest in Africa (IIA) to launch the MicroGREEN project in Ghana and Senegal. The initiative will expand opportunities for […]
Anzisha Summit Unites Forces to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a powerful call to action for business and community leaders to support the continent’s very young entrepreneurs. The event brought together policy architects, educators, investors, and business leaders to explore best practices in entrepreneurship […]
Why South Africa Must Wake Up to Preventative Healthcare – and Fast
South Africa is in the grip of a chronic health crisis – and the numbers don’t lie. The country’s rate of chronic diseases (disease burden) far outpaces global averages, putting enormous pressure on a healthcare system already stretched thin. HIV affects a staggering 18.2% of the country’s population (compared to just 0.6% globally), while 15.3 […]
Transforming Africa’s Future: SEED Africa’s Journey to Sustainable Development
In the heart of Africa, a remarkable organization is making waves. Seedtime Economic Empowerment & Development Initiative Africa (SEED Africa) is a pioneering non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to promoting sustainable development across the continent. With its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, SEED Africa is empowering communities, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving positive change. A Legacy of […]
DR Congo’s Women Entrepreneurs Turn Local Skills into Engines of Empowerment
By: Badylon Kawanda Bakiman : Journalist / DR Congo In the heart of Kikwit, a bustling town in Kwilu province, southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, a quiet revolution is reshaping women’s futures. Here, women are harnessing the power of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology to build livelihoods, create jobs, and inspire the next generation—earning praise from […]
