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By Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, CEO, VillageReach In July, the U.S. government officially dissolved the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Weeks later, a U.S. court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to continue blocking billions in foreign aid. For Africa and other regions that have long relied on donor contributions to health and development, […]
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In Addis Ababa this week, African leaders are gathering for the Africa Climate Summit with a clear message: the continent is ready to power a green economy revolution, but the world must step up to match Africa’s ambition with finance and technology. Across the continent, the momentum is unmistakable. In the past year alone, 20 […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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Dhesen Ramsamy, Group Chief Technology and Data Officer at Old Mutual, talks data, value, governance, and citizen trust. Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic decision-making have reinforced data as the new currency of economic and social power. AI’s reliance on software, skills, and vast quantities of data places it at the heart of economic activity and […]
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By Achumboro Ataande God blessed Africa with resources, people, and potential. I was able to experience all that last November when I flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to speak at the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11). AFA is an event that facilitates investment into some of the best startups on the continent. They usually have a […]
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The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) 2026, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will present a comprehensive series of Deep-Dive Energy Forums, designed to tackle Africa’s most pressing energy challenges while unlocking transformative opportunities for investment and growth. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and development […]
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By Dalu Ajene Africa is endowed with vast natural resources, from fertile agricultural land to abundant minerals and energy reserves. It boasts of having 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 12% of oil reserves and 8% of its natural gas. Africa is home to vast gold, diamond, cobalt and rare earth minerals crucial for the […]
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dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to take place from 7–9 April 2026 in Lagos. West Africa’s rapid urbanization and $668 billion infrastructure market (Source: ABIQ) are creating major investment and collaboration opportunities, with dmg […]
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Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, will host the fifth edition of its seminal Climate Summit. The Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg on 9 September, is one of the cornerstones of Standard Bank’s sustainability strategy. This year’s Summit will focus on climate adaptation and resilience under the theme of energy, […]
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Junta Leader Should Send New Family Law Back to Assembly for Revision Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly passed a law on September 1, 2025, that makes consensual same-sex relations a criminal offense, a major setback for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Under this new law, people found guilty of homosexuality could […]
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