“Magic mushrooms” are consumed recreationally and for medicinal purposes around the world. These fungi gained their fame as “magic” because they produce chemical compounds (called psilocybin and psilocin) which have psychedelic effects. The most famous species of these mushrooms, due to their global distribution and ease of cultivation, is Psilocybe cubensis, known primarily from its…
Monovia — The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has underscored the need for members of various Senates across the African Continent to resist short term political gains and function as a stabilizing force within their various legislative architectures to benefit their respective peoples. According to her, African Senators must ensure…
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, today launched the country Spotlight report on foundational learning. The event also marked the release of the French version of the 2025 continental Spotlight report on basic education completion and foundational learning in Africa “Lead…
Cairo, Egypt — Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race to contain a fresh wave of global economic disruption. The lender’s board signed off on the Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP),…
Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp program, targeting growth-stage founders building businesses across the continent. The program will select 12 founders leading companies with proven traction. Participants will receive 12 weeks of training, including one-on-one support from investors, industry experts, and strategic partners. Cascador said the initiative focuses on leadership development and strategy,…
African startups raised $711 million across more than 80 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to data tracked by TechCabal Insights. About 18% of deals had undisclosed values. The disclosed funding reflects a mix of equity, debt, and grants flowing into the ecosystem during the period. Egypt led funding with $154 million, followed…
On this 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in #Rwanda commemorated at the African Union (AU) Headquarters today, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said, “We remember over one million lives lost to hatred, indifference, & inaction. #Kwibuka is not only a moment of mourning, but also a call…
To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impacts of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, a distinguished diplomat, a pioneering figure in Ethiopia’s foreign service, and a steadfast Pan-Africanist who dedicated her life to the service of her country and the continent. Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis…
Rather than indicating disunity, the outcome shows that the AU upheld its procedures for endorsing candidates to international positions. A draft decision to endorse former Senegalese president Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has been rejected by the African Union (AU). In a 27 March statement, the AU said 20 of its 55…
