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The Minister of ICT and Innovation today officially launched the Rwanda FinTech Centre during the Inclusive FinTech Forum, with the vision to accelerate Rwanda’s development agenda through the creation of a one-stop center for fintech growth and ecosystem coordination The Centre is a joint initiative by the Ministry of ICT ....
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Africa’s Innovators Drive Change On June 4, 2025, Lagos, Nigeria, became the epicenter of African innovation as it hosted the Gates Foundation’s inaugural Goalkeepers event on the continent. Livestreamed by Africa.com, this landmark gathering, anchored by media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, convened global leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and artists to spotlight African-led solutions driving progress toward the […]
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Commits to partnering with governments that put people’s health and wellbeing first In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership, despite current headwinds. He announced that the majority […]
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Key Insights from GEM25 Panel at Harvard At the recent GEM25 event hosted by Harvard’s Center for International Development, policy and technology experts from emerging economies discussed integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within their national strategies. Panelists included Teresa Clarke, Chairman and CEO of Africa.com; Nanjira Sambuli, Nonresident Scholar at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Dr. […]
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Princeton in Africa (PiAf) marked its 25th anniversary with a gala event recognizing a quarter-century of fellowship placements, leadership development, and partnerships across the African continent. Since its founding in 1999, PiAf has placed nearly 700 Fellows with host organizations in 37 African countries, providing young professionals with opportunities to contribute to critical sectors such […]
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World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 officially opened today with unprecedented global participation, welcoming industry professionals from a record 96 countries under the theme “Ignite Africa”. The event signals strong recovery and growth in African tourism, with significant increases in both buyer and exhibitor numbers. In her opening address, Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX […]
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Broadway audiences experienced a sensational debut with “PURPOSE,” written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by the iconic two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad. The production quickly emerged as a must-see show, delighting audiences and critics alike. Premiering at the renowned Helen Hayes Theater, “PURPOSE” was a vibrant family drama that masterfully blended sharp wit […]
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