Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa. The gathering began on Monday and will conclude on Friday at the Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. ORTARChI, which was launched in…

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Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

Africa: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Peace, Stability in Africa

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its firm commitment to advancing lasting peace and stability across Africa. The commitment was highlighted during the opening of the 17th edition of the international training on post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction, currently underway in Addis Ababa. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania in…

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Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

Africa: AUC Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU’s Commitment to Advancing Regional & Continental Integration Through Stronger Collaboration Among Recs

At today’s 24th Summit of the #COMESA Authority of Heads of State & Government in Nairobi, Kenya, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, reaffirmed the AU’s commitment to advancing regional & continental integration through stronger collaboration among RECs. The Chairperson underscored that the expiry of #AGOA & new US tariffs on African…

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ABS and Persona AI Partner to Bring Humanoid Robotics to Shipyards, Advancing Safety and Productivity

ABS and Persona AI Partner to Bring Humanoid Robotics to Shipyards, Advancing Safety and Productivity

Conceptual image is courtesy of Persona AI A groundbreaking collaboration to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform that enhances productivity and safety in shipyards was formalized today with the signing of an MOU between ABS and Persona AI. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923457571/en/ The initiative will…

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Africa’s Business Heroes announces Top 20 Entrepreneurs advancing to the Semi-Finals in Dakar

Africa’s Business Heroes announces Top 20 Entrepreneurs advancing to the Semi-Finals in Dakar

Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, today revealed the Top 20 entrepreneurs selected to advance to the 2025 Semi-Finals, taking place in Dakar, Senegal on 10-11 September 2025. The selection of the Top 20 reflects a rigorous and highly competitive process. Starting from nearly…

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Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

Africa: Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Lusaka, Zambia — Ministers of Health and Heads of Delegation from Member States attended a high-level meeting, titled “Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and SRHR in the WHO African Region“, as part of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the WHO African Region. Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, Director of Programme Management, representing the WHO…

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Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

Africa: Pan-African Women’s Day 2025 – Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women Through Reparations

July 31st every year marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD). The annual celebration serves as a powerful moment to honor the unwavering spirit, resilience, and revolutionary contributions of African women in the ongoing struggle for liberation, justice, and self-determination. It also commemorates the founding of Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the vanguard of women’s emancipation on the…

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