Cameroonian Lawyer to Lead Afreximbank in Historic Leadership Shift
In a landmark decision set to shape Africa’s financial future, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian lawyer and long-serving executive, has been appointed as the next President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His appointment was confirmed during the bank’s annual general meeting on June 28, 2025, in Abuja. Dr. […]
Empowering Akwa Ibom’s Entrepreneurs for Global Markets at AYWES 2025
In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant Akwa Ibom State, a transformative event is set to ignite the ambitions of women and youth entrepreneurs. The Akwa Ibom Youths and Women Entrepreneurs Summit (AYWES 2025), scheduled for July 15-16 at the Technology Incubation Centre Complex in Uyo, will bring together over 450 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), […]
EIE – Inclusive Education Transformative Work in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia’s rural heartlands, where access to education and basic resources remains a challenge, Kana Academy is lighting the way for thousands of children and families. Since its founding in 2006, this dynamic organization has championed inclusive education and community empowerment, aligning its mission with global goals to eradicate poverty, ensure quality education, promote gender […]
Malawi: Police Look on as Peaceful Protesters Assaulted
Investigate Violence, Ensure Freedom of Assembly Ahead of September Elections On June 26, 2025, about a dozen weapon-wielding men in Malawi attacked demonstrators peacefully protesting the government’s handling of upcoming national elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The police’s apparent unwillingness to intervene to stop the violence or to arrest those responsible raises grave concerns about […]
JB Dondolo: Advancing Africa’s Future Through Clean Water and Education
A Mission Rooted in Legacy Across Africa and in underserved communities beyond, JB Dondolo is rewriting the narrative of development—one clean water project at a time. Founded by Zimbabwean-American humanitarian Lumbie Mlambo, this U.S.-based nonprofit is named in honor of her late father, JB Dondolo, a local humanitarian whose legacy continues to inspire change. Since […]
Mozambique: Armed Group’s Child Abductions Surge in North
Protect, Reintegrate Children at Risk in Cabo Delgado Province An armed group linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) has ramped up abductions of children in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Human Rights Watch said today. Most of the abducted children are being used for transporting looted goods, forced labor, forced marriages, and taking part in […]
Africa Faces Harsh Realities of Climate Change Amid Urgent Financing Gaps, Says AfDB
Climate change is putting immense pressure on Africa’s water and energy systems, worsening poverty levels and contributing to declining sovereign credit ratings, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned. The continent’s most disadvantaged populations are bearing the brunt of these escalating challenges. “Africa is at the epicenter of the climate crisis, home to nine of […]
‘A Growing Crisis’: Africa Faces Unrelenting Climate Extremes in 2024
Across Africa, climate-related disasters intensified in 2024 — from record-breaking heat to prolonged droughts and catastrophic flooding — according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s latest findings. — The new State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report paints a stark picture: human-driven climate change is disrupting the continent’s environment and economy at an alarming […]
Niger: Six Month-Long Arbitrary Detention of Human Rights Defender Moussa Tiangari Must End
Immediately, Unconditionally Release Peace Activist; Stop Silencing Dissent Niger’s authorities should immediately release civil society activist and human rights defender Moussa Tiangari and stop using terrorism-related charges to silence dissent, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for […]
Justice Delayed in Central African Republic
One Year into Detention, Researcher Still Hasn’t Had Trial Last week marked one year since Joseph Figueira Martin was arrested in the Central African Republic. The former analyst for the International Crisis Group was arrested by Russian forces in Zemio, in the southeast, where he was conducting research for FHI 360, an American organization aimed at reducing poverty, expanding […]
