Africa: Ethiopia Says Women’s Leadership Indispensable to Africa’s Economic Transformation
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Shawit Shanka, called on African countries to ensure women’s equal participation in political leadership and economic decision-making, saying the continent cannot realize its full development potential while marginalizing half of its population. The Minister made the remarks while addressing the joint opening session of the…
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three other women on Thursday. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand will be sentenced to prison. Brand, 51, was initially accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault. On…
Africa: Beyond Financing The Transition – Africa Needs a Financial System That Is Accountable
Africa needs more climate finance — and greater accountability for the capital already at work. Just Share executive director Nicole Martens argues that banks, investors and pension funds must turn climate commitments into measurable changes in what they finance, backed by stronger regulation and scrutiny. Africa’s climate transition is an enormous investment opportunity. Renewable energy,…
EURONAVAL 2026: Naval Group and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) Sign an Agreement to Pool Their Expertise in Advanced Autonomous Underwater Technologies
EURONAVAL 2026: Naval Group and Technology Innovation Institute (TII) sign an agreement to pool their expertise in advanced autonomous underwater technologies. (Photo: AETOSWire) The Technology Innovation Institute, the applied-research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has signed an agreement with Naval Group, a global leader in naval defense, to advance cooperation in…
Africa: ‘Power, Protect, Purchase’ – Africa Made It Unveils Blueprint To Capture Usd 34B In Gdp And Accelerate African Industrial Sovereignty
Africa Made It, the continental movement driving Africa’s industrial sovereignty, today officially launched its campaign, “Power, Protect and Purchase,” at the CANEX weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. Aimed at unlocking USD 34 billion in annual GDP contribution through a structural transition from unprocessed raw cotton exports to end-to-end local garment processing, the initiative seeks to turn…
Four people, including a child, killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza | News
Gaza officials say more than 1,600 Palestinians have been killed since the so-called ‘ceasefire’ took effect. Published On 5 Nov 20265 Nov 2026 Israeli attacks have killed at least four Palestinians, including a child, in central and southern Gaza, medical sources say, as Israeli forces keep up near-daily strikes in the enclave. Medical sources at…
Lessons from US mid-term: Will Gen Z finally break Kanu’s 100-year political curse in 2027?
Lessons from US mid-term: Will Gen Z finally break Kanu’s 100-year political curse in 2027? Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, promised that Kanu, would govern the country for 100 years. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] When Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, retired from politics ahead of the 2002 General Election, he reportedly predicted that…
Remgro-backed EXSA seeks licence to move power across borders
Engie Energy Marketing South Africa and Remgro-backed trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) are seeking new electricity licences, one to trade power and the other to move it across the region’s borders. Energy regulator Nersa will hear both applications at a virtual public hearing on 7 December, according to a notice on its website….
Africa: Shikangwa Brace Inspires FC Masar to Victory Over Fus Rabat
FC Masar produced an impressive second-half display to secure a 3-0 victory over Morocco’s FUS Rabat on Matchday 2 of the CAF Women’s Champions League, moving to the top of Group A. Jentrix Shikangwa gave the hosts an early advantage, finding the back of the net in the 15th minute to put FC Masar 1-0…
World’s largest olive oil company plummets 19% amid rival takeover deal
Bottles of Spanish olive oil are displayed for sale at a Carrefour supermarket in Spain. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil company, plummeted Thursday after two rivals announced plans to acquire the company, a deal that would further consolidate Spain’s dominance in the sector. Spanish olive…
