A report, "Towards Africa's Prosperity: Creating Conditions for Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable and Well-Governed Continent”, to assist African countries to accelerate and ensure the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 on the continent has been published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report is a response to the call by World Leaders in January 2020 for a "Decade of Action" to accelerate the implementation […]

 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should focus on the most critical issues facing Burkina Faso during its country review on October 23, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The Burkinabè government should urgently address the need to protect civilians affected by armed conflict; safeguard civic space for activists, journalists, and the political opposition; and pursue accountability for serious abuses. State Reporting, an African Union mechanism established to monitor member […]

 Families in Sudan are eating grass to survive in an escalating hunger crisis, with famine-levels of malnutrition spreading across half of Sudan’s 18 states, said Save the Children.  The extremely high rate of global acute malnutrition (GAM) among children under 5 across 19 localities in nine states is pushing communities into high risk of famine for the first time since the war began over 18 months ago [1]. Famine has already […]

 The Paramount Chief of Peki Traditional Area of the Volta Region, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has commended the Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for engaging in a decent campaign, based on issues. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Peki, in the South Dayi Constituency, as part of the NPP Flagbearer's campaign tour, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, said, since Dr. Bawumia was elected Flagbearer of the […]

 Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two permanent seats on the Security Council for Africa and stronger financial support to address the continent’s challenges In a speech delivered during the inauguration of the renovated Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the building’s historic and symbolic importance for Africa’s unity and progress. “This hall […]

 We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between The Football Foundation for Africa (www.FootballFoundation.Africa) and Ambi Group, with Ambi Group stepping in as our Social Legacy Partner. Together, we aim to create a lasting impact beyond the game of football, fostering a positive social legacy for our communities and stakeholders. The Football Foundation for Africa is dedicated to harnessing the power of football to drive social change, empowering individuals […]

 Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras is leading a delegation of Brazilian companies to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. The move follows a string of acquisitions made by Brazilian companies in Africa in recent months and aims to unlock new avenues for partnerships in oil and gas exploration and production. The delegation comprises Petrobras’ Exploration and […]

  The 1 billionth pneumococcal vaccine dose was delivered to Ethiopia Since 2010, Pfizer pneumococcal vaccines have reached 57 Gavi-eligible countries to help protect an estimated 300 million plus children The collaboration is a part of Pfizer’s commitment to help close the global health equity gap and bring our medicines and vaccines to vulnerable communities on a not-for-profit basis Pfizer (www.Pfizer.com) today announced it has supplied its 1 billionth pneumococcal conjugate […]

 African coffee, rich in heritage and flavour, is making strides on the global stage, particularly from countries like Liberia, Ghana, and Cameroon. For years, Africa has been synonymous with Arabica and Robusta varieties, but today, new species such as the lesser known Liberica and Arabusta are breaking through, offering global consumers a taste of Africa’s unique biodiversity. Despite the progress, African coffee producers still face challenges, ranging from insufficient infrastructure […]