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On 14 November 2025, on the sidelines of the 9th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), more than 250 public decision-makers, business leaders, financial institutions and technical partners will gather in Kinshasa for a full day of discussions dedicated to economic cooperation in […]
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On September 24, African-led organizations convened a high-level side event during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) The event – African-led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable Futures With or Without Aid – was organized in partnership with eHealth Africa, Population Services International (PSI), Population Council, and Reach Digital Health. The dialogue amplified voices from African-led […]
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In a continent abundant with talent, innovation, and drive, these three women are leading with purpose and reshaping what leadership looks like across sectors. From building inclusive financial ecosystems to revolutionizing childcare and unlocking digital access for women, their stories reflect the power of investing in women—not only as a moral imperative but as a […]
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Across Africa, millions of people are uprooted from their homes each year, driven by war, political instability, and deep poverty. From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, communities are being torn apart by armed conflict, ethnic violence, and fragile governance. In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, fear and uncertainty […]
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By Kevin Nolan – SVP and Director of Public Affairs – KARV and Liz Grossman – Co-Founder – Baobab Consulting President Trump’s first Oval Office meeting with an African leader, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, inevitably prompted a myriad of responses across global media, with such illustrative descriptors ranging from ‘ambush’ and ‘openly hostile’ to […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson Africa is often described as a continent of immense promise, rich in natural resources, and home to a vibrant, youthful population. With 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves and 65% of uncultivated arable land, Africa has the foundational assets to secure a prosperous future. However, socio-economic challenges, such as infrastructure deficits […]
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By Ebenezer Obadare Getting rid of foreign military presence may be the least of African countries’ problems. Of late, a distinct note of self-assertiveness has found its way into the pronouncements of many African countries. While the underlying mood most certainly dates back to the period before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, that […]
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The Africa-America Institute (AAI) marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, September 24th, with its 40th Annual Awards Gala. The prestigious event, held in New York City, brought together an impressive array of distinguished leaders from Africa, across the diaspora, and the United States to celebrate achievements in African leadership and philanthropy. Under the theme “Bridging […]
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By Greg Nott When NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa’s Development) was adopted some 20 years ago by the African Union in 2002, it was a time of extraordinary African leadership and the birthing of the vision of an African renaissance. Then-South African President Thabo Mbeki and the former president of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, were founding […]
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WWF is calling for ambitious commitments to create effectively managed, governed, and well-funded conserved areas that safeguard the livelihoods of the people around them at the IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) taking place in Kigali, Rwanda next week. Happening from 18th to 23rd July 2022, the IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) is the […]
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