Who Gets In? From The Afrikaner Refugee Expansion To AGOA’s Expiration
From the Afrikaner refugee expansion to AGOA’s expiration, Washington’s choices this week reveal a narrowing vision for the U.S.-Africa relationship. THIS WEEK IN BRIEF Washington is doubling down on a refugee program built exclusively for white South Africans, even as it moves to restrict travel from Central and East Africa over Ebola. Meanwhile, the African […]
Legacy in Motion: Empowering Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs to Lead on the Global Stage
The belief in progress and shaping the future through innovation and ambition remains central to the legacy of Madame Clicquot – a philosophy that continues to define the spirit of Veuve Clicquot today. In 1972, the Maison established the Bold Woman Award in her honour, celebrating the 27-year-old widow who, in 1805, defied convention to […]
A Groundbreaking Global Series From Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr.
Featuring Global Voices of Resilience including King Geoffrey Wayabire of Eastern Uganda’s Bugwere Kingdom Globally respected leader, author, and visionary Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. announces the launch of his powerful new series, Say Yes When Life Says No — a timely program spotlighting resilience, reinvention, faith, and the courage to choose possibility in the […]
From Lagos to the Frontlines of Care: Dr. Ogenetega Madedor’s Global Path in Medicine
Across Africa and its global diaspora, a new generation of physicians is shaping healthcare through lived experience, global training, and a commitment to service. Dr. Ogenetega Jeremiah Madedor’s journey from Nigeria to the United States reflects how early exposure to inequality can become a lifelong call to action. Rooted in community service and strengthened by […]
Google News Initiative Launches New Local Language Pilot to Empower South African Vernacular Publishers
The Google News Initiative (GNI), in partnership with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Daily Maverick, has officially launched its local language pilot programme at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town. The launch event, attended by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenneth Morolong, marks the start of a nationwide provincial roadshow […]
Strengthening Climate Governance in West Africa: Inclusive Solutions from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal
As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, countries like Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire are among the […]
Op-Ed: How Philanthropy Can Accelerate Health Innovations in Africa
Health Innovations are Coming: Philanthropists Can Help Realize Their Potential As someone who works in the philanthropy sector, I am encouraged by two new trends. The first is a shift in international assistance for health in Africa. Increasingly, global organizations – including the Gates Foundation – are providing resources directly to African scientists and institutions. […]
