In an era where development, peace, and security are interlinked, the economic burden of conflict in Africa is no longer just a humanitarian crisis; it has become a vast industry..
09/04/2025Electricity access is evolving rapidly across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by a mix of policy shifts, technological innovation and growing demand. While access remains uneven—particularly in rural areas—new approaches are.
09/04/2025In the global pursuit of advanced transportation solutions, high-speed mobility has revolutionised economies and societies. Nations such as China have developed extensive high-speed rail networks, exceeding 40,000 kilometres as of.
09/04/2025“A mother’s health is a nation’s wealth. When women thrive, families flourish.” – Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA Recently, the world paused to recognise World Health Day under.
08/04/2025Favourable weather, targeted investment, and modest yet meaningful improvements in infrastructure have combined to position Africa as an emerging force in global food exports. If sustained, this shift could mark.
08/04/2025Across Africa, the signs of new infrastructure projects are hard to miss. Highways stretch across previously isolated regions, ports are being modernised, and new railway systems connect cities and countries.
08/04/2025
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The 14th edition of the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Awards is unfolding in the heart of Casablanca, Morocco, amidst the grandeur of the Marriott Hotel. Africa’s.
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Religious institutions have long played an integral role in global society, shaping cultures, governance, and economies. In many parts of the world, churches have evolved beyond spiritual centres to become.
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The repatriation of stolen African art is essential for healing and rebuilding the continent. Over centuries, the West looted countless artefacts, sculptures, and artworks during its expeditions to Africa, spanning.
The BRICS group—initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has introduced a new BRICS banknote to enhance economic cooperation among its member states. This banknote, intended as an alternative.
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In an era where development, peace, and security are interlinked, the economic burden of conflict in Africa is no longer just a humanitarian crisis; it has become a vast industry..
Electricity access is evolving rapidly across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by a mix of policy shifts, technological innovation and growing demand. While access remains uneven—particularly in rural areas—new approaches are.
In the global pursuit of advanced transportation solutions, high-speed mobility has revolutionised economies and societies. Nations such as China have developed extensive high-speed rail networks, exceeding 40,000 kilometres as of.
“A mother’s health is a nation’s wealth. When women thrive, families flourish.” – Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA Recently, the world paused to recognise World Health Day under.
Favourable weather, targeted investment, and modest yet meaningful improvements in infrastructure have combined to position Africa as an emerging force in global food exports. If sustained, this shift could mark.
Across Africa, the signs of new infrastructure projects are hard to miss. Highways stretch across previously isolated regions, ports are being modernised, and new railway systems connect cities and countries.
Urbanisation in Africa is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, the continent’s urban population is projected to reach 1.5 billion, doubling the current figures and accounting for nearly 60%.
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What if the solution to Africa’s waste crisis also held the key to its economic transformation? Across the continent, a quiet revolution is underway—one that’s turning rubbish into resources, pollution.
Terrorism remains a grave threat to global security, with its effects unevenly distributed across regions. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, terrorism-related deaths rose by 22% to 8,352, the.
The African palm oil industry has emerged as a significant driver of economic growth across several nations, particularly Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast. As this sector continues to expand, innovative.
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