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Africa: President Calls for Renewed Push to Ramp Up Africa’s Infrastructure

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed political commitment, stronger institutional support and sustainable financing to fast-track Africa’s infrastructure development. Addressing the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) Heads of State and Government Meeting on Friday at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, the President said strategic infrastructure remains central to Africa’s transformation, trade integration and long-term…

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Africa: AU Continues to Assert Itself As an Active Institution-Ambassador

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Luanda — Ambassador Miguel Bembe, Angola’s Permanent Representative to the African Union, stated on Friday in Addis Ababa that the continental organization continues to assert itself as a vibrant, active institution capable of mobilizing around the major priorities of Agenda 2063 — “The Africa We Want.” The Angolan diplomat made the statement at the close…

Africa: How Prepared is Africa for a Nipah Outbreak?

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Nipah is a highly lethal virus that causes severe illness with a high fatality rate, and there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments. Scientists are increasingly seeing it as a potential global threat. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Nipah infection as a high-priority pathogen. There is an urgent need for a vaccine…

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Africa: Should Private Sector Executives Sit On the Boards of Non-Profits? There Are Risks and Benefits

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Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause – but only if you’re fully committed and prepared for the role. It must be flattering to be offered a seat on the board of a non-profit organisation (NPO). After all, the non-profit sector has long valued for-profit executives for their…

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Africa Poised to Outgrow Asia for First Time Amid Youth Boom

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Africa’s growth could outpace Asia’s for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent’s population continues to rise fast. Some countries are forecast to grow at double-digit rates, including Guinea, while average growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 4.6 percent. Over the same period, according…

Africa: All of Africa Today – February 2, 2026

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Over 200 Dead in Rubaya Coltan Mine Collapse in DR Congo More than 200 people were killed when a coltan mine collapsed in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way due to heavy rains. Rebel authorities reported that women, children and artisanal miners were among the victims,…

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Africa: Ethiopia Solidifies Position As Regional Powerhouse, Emerging As Africa’s Renewable Energy Leader

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Addis Ababa — – Ethiopia is translating long-held development ambitions into concrete achievements, reinforcing its role as a regional powerhouse and positioning itself as Africa’s leading renewable energy hub, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS). In a statement released today, GCS highlighted the inauguration of major development projects under the leadership of Prime Minister…

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Africa at the G20 Episode 4 With Precious Tricia From Akina Mama Wa Afrika

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In this episode, we sit down with Precious (Abwooli) Tricia, Economic Justice and Climate Action Programme Associate at Akina Mama wa Afrika, for a timely conversation on Africa’s leverage in multilateral platforms. With South Africa’s G20 Presidency marking the first time the forum is hosted on African soil, we unpack what this moment means for…

Africa: US Eyes Red Sea as State Envoy Visits Africa

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Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US’s interests in the Red Sea corridor. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is on a diplomatic tour of Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti from January 24 to February 1. According to the Department of State, Landau’s…

BMW South Africa warns EV policy paralysis is stalling investment

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BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen Car manufacturers in South Africa are finding it difficult to plan their production lines for future demand because government policy on new energy vehicles (NEVs) remains obscure. BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen told journalists in Johannesburg on Wednesday that the company’s exports of NEVs…