Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie, joined African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning in Addis Ababa to address the inaugural Africa-China Entrepreneurs Summit (CAES). The forum brought together business leaders from across Africa and China, alongside Jiang Feng, Ambassador of China to Ethiopia and the African Union, as well as representatives of…
In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture agency’s protected territories is holding its ground. From the…
The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent’s resources. Thirteen years after its launch, the forum is being held in what organisers…
Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend the latest session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) – the platform that has placed their concerns…
We have the knowledge and resources to end preventable maternal mortality today. So, why are women still dying while giving birth? Because for too many women, a safe birth still depends on a chain of simple, but life-or-death contingencies: whether a family can find transport to skilled care, whether a midwife is on duty, whether…
Xiaomi has announced that its primary strategic focus for 2026 is a major expansion of its partnerships with South Africa’s leading mobile operators, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. By scaling its postpaid presence, the Chinese electronics giant aims to bring its high-end flagship devices to a broader audience via monthly contract offerings. Read:…
Cocoa, one of Ghana’s most important agricultural commodities, is widely recognised for its economic value. However, its nutritional and health benefits remain underappreciated, particularly within the country that produces it in abundance. Cocoa is a nutrient-dense natural food, containing carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, essential vitamins, and a wide range of minerals. In addition,…
Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name and logo of Watu – a legitimate asset finance company operating in Kenya – to offer motorbikes and household products at unbelievable prices. But don’t fall for the scam. The Facebook page Watu…
Assad Arabi, regional MD for Africa at TrendAI. Newly rebranded TrendAI will use South Africa as a launchpad for wider African growth, doubling local investment this year while expanding in-country data centre capacity and repositioning its business around AI security. Speaking at the company’s launch event in Cape Town last week, Assad Arabi, regional MD…
Nairobi — Energy stakeholders attending the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 in Nairobi have called for accelerated action to close Africa’s persistent energy access gap, even as Kenya positions itself as a leading destination for renewable energy investment and innovation. Industry leaders cautioned that despite growing global financing and…
