Initiatives Lost in the Pandemic
Deaf children in Egypt face serious obstacles when seeking an education because many come from poor families and rural areas far from the capital, Cairo.… Read More »Initiatives Lost in the Pandemic
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How has ECOWAS Fared with Emerging and Recurring Security Threats in the Region?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed in 1975 by West African states to accelerate economic growth and development in the region.… Read More »How has ECOWAS Fared with Emerging and Recurring Security Threats in the Region?
No Where to Go
Terrifying, shocking, a rejection of humanity – these are just some of the words used by residents of Kenya’s two largest refugee camps to describe… Read More »No Where to Go
Some Relief for the Residents of Palma
Mozambique’s military says it has regained full control of the coastal town of Palma 12 days after it was raided by militant Islamists who are… Read More »Some Relief for the Residents of Palma
It’s Easier to be an Entrepreneur as a Woman in Ghana than in any Other Country
Miishe Addy is the co-founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, a technology-enabled logistics company focusing on cross-border trade. Ghanaian by heritage and American by birth,… Read More »It’s Easier to be an Entrepreneur as a Woman in Ghana than in any Other Country
Popular Singer’s Impassioned Plea for Tigray
The Weeknd is making a $1 million donation to Ethiopia through the United Nations World Food Programme, money which will pay for 2 million meals.… Read More »Popular Singer’s Impassioned Plea for Tigray
Getting Foreign Forces Out of Ethiopia
Eritrean forces have started withdrawing from the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry said, following mounting reports blaming the Eritreans for human… Read More »Getting Foreign Forces Out of Ethiopia
How Can Banks Participate In Fulfilling The Needs Of Africa’s Rising Gig Economy?
By Oluwasanmi Akinmusire (FinTech Expert & Co-Founder of ImaliPay) Informal employment represents 80-90% of the total workforce in most African countries, forming the bulk of… Read More »How Can Banks Participate In Fulfilling The Needs Of Africa’s Rising Gig Economy?
Sawari Ventures Closes USD 71 Million Fund To Invest In Egyptian Tech-driven Companies
Sawari Ventures announced the closing of the Egypt based fund with total commitments of USD 30 Million from Misr Insurance Group, Ekuity, National Bank of… Read More »Sawari Ventures Closes USD 71 Million Fund To Invest In Egyptian Tech-driven Companies
5 Top Opportunities For Investment In Ethiopia (I)
The times are changing in the Horn of Africa and the larger East Africa region. Ethiopia – once the byword for famine in the region – is… Read More »5 Top Opportunities For Investment In Ethiopia (I)