Africa Europe’s hydrogen rush targets Tunisia, other sunny African countries By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency TE H2, a joint venture that includes involves TotalEnergies (as the major partner), EREN Groupe, and Austria’s leading electricity company, VERBUND, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Tunisia to explore the viability of this project, according to a press statement. The move is just the latest in a flurry of announcements involving […] todayMay 31, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical Pharma firm urged to share new ‘game-changer’ HIV drug By Daniel Lawler Paris, May 30, 2024 (AFP) - More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities on Thursday called for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow cheap, generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease. The drug lenacapavir could be a "real game-changer" in the fight against […] todayMay 30, 2024 41
insert_link Business / Economics Africa’s Tourism Stakeholders Aim to Boost Youth Opportunities and Trade Access Africa’s tourism stakeholders seek to improve access to trade and opportunities in the sector for youth across the continent in order to empower them by leveraging the sector’s immense potential and innovative platforms. The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service (MSYNS), Deputy Minister , said that investing in young people is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. Deputy Minister Emma Kantema: todayMay 30, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics EIB Global Invests €25 million in Amethis Fund III to promote sustainable growth of African businesses The has so far invested nearly €3 billion in equity funds with a geographic focus entailing Africa. In 2023, close to 60% of EIB’s fund investments were in Africa. Amethis has supported the growth of more than 30 African companies employing more than 40,000 people. European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has invested €25 million into Amethis Fund III, a pan-African fund providing private equity growth capital to medium […] todayMay 29, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Iran’s intervention in Sudan’s civil war advances its geopolitical goals − but not without risks Members of the Sudanese Armed Forces on Aug. 14, 2023. AFP via Getty Images By Eric Lob, Florida International University Iran’s role in funding and arming proxy groups in the Middle East has been well documented and has gotten extra attention since the Hamas-led attack in Israel in October 2023. Similarly, Tehran’s arms shipments to Russia are well known and have prompted complaints and sanctions from the West. But […] todayMay 29, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Launching a startup in Africa: OX Delivers Investing in Africa 2024 dialogue focuses on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. With a wide variety of industry sectors attending and many of the key financial sector participants present, investors attend AFSIC looking for new investment ideas or looking to raise capital for their own funds. To help facilitate this the AFSIC Investor Pitching room offers quickfire pitching […] todayMay 27, 2024 7
insert_link Africa A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […] todayMay 27, 2024 37
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Nangolo Mbumba, ayandja etumwalaka oku di mbuluka efiku la Africa OmuPresident Nangolo Mbumba okwati efiku la Africa olo shi kwetepo mo kwoo ngela no kweetapo ouyamba wo na kudiwa waasho sha ningilwepo menenedu la Africa. Efiku la Africa oha li di mbulukiwa alushe keshe ko mudo mo 25 May. Metumwalaka lo mupresident olo apitifila oshiwana la nu ninwa efiku olo la dimbulukiwa olomakaya, okwati efiku oli li efimano lo ku tya pula omifyuululwakalo oshoyo omaunongo naasho sha pondolwapo no kuu […] todayMay 27, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Major global media still fails Africa, but bright spots emerge By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Despite some progress, a clichéd and often stereotypical coverage of Africa persists among major global media outlets. However, there are notable exceptions like The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, which are breaking the mould with balanced reporting of the continent. Findings from the University of Cape Town's Global Media Index for Africa (GMI) suggest that major news […] todayMay 23, 2024 37
