In recent years, Ethiopia has emerged as a beacon of environmental leadership on the African continent, demonstrating that ambitious green initiatives can transform a nation’s landscape, both physically and reputationally. The green legacy initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), exemplifies this transformative vision. It is more than a tree-planting campaign; it…
At least 76 people were killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials told AFP Monday. Yemeni security officials said 76 bodies had been recovered and 32 people rescued from the shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden. The…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is once again taking centre stage in the country’s investment drive as it prepares to join other government organisations in representing Ghana at the prestigious Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) slated for August 26 to 28. Under the strategic leadership of its forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon Madjie,…
The bright meteor lit up the sky over parts of the Free State, Limpopo and Gauteng. This still image was taken from CCTV footage Residents in parts of the Free State have reported a large, fiery meteor streaking across the sky in the early hours of Sunday morning. Video footage from home CCTV cameras in…
Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set to take place in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025, is expected to attract between 20,000 and 25,000 participants. The summit will be held at the Addis International Convention Center. ACS2 seeks to strengthen…
Nigerian criminologist, Dr Paul Bello, has urged law enforcement agencies across Africa to build legitimacy by embracing transparency, fairness, accountability and genuine community engagement. Bello made this statement in light of his research that examines the critical relationship between procedural justice, police legitimacy and citizen trust, which he describes as the three pillars essential for…
The US State Department said Monday some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on migration. Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000”…
Monrovia — The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into “chronically underfunded areas” of women’s health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The foundation’s commitment is U.S.$2.5 billion for health research and development, and will support more than 40 innovations, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income countries. “Investing in…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on his colleague African leaders to rise to the occasion and redesign the continent’s health architecture. Addressing the opening session of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra yesterday, President Mahama said the platform must be the springboard for sustainable health financing on the continent. “In this moment, we…
Eswatini and South Sudan are just two on a list of many African countries America has asked to accept violent criminals. United States (US) President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting foreign nationals convicted of violent crimes has sparked a global uproar. It also highlights the stark power imbalance between the US and developing countries, and…
