In an era marked by complex global challenges, nations are increasingly turning inward to address deep-seated domestic issues. The national dialogue, a powerful tool for fostering consensus and reconciliation, has emerged as a preferred mechanism for countries grappling with internal strife, economic stagnation, and social divides. This model, which brings together a diverse array of…
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…
Kigali, July 6, 2025 — From July 4 to 6, the prestigious 2025 African Leadership and Business Summit took place at the elegant Marriott Hotel in the heart of the Rwandan capital. Held under the high patronage of the “100 Most Remarkable Icons of Peace in Africa” program, the summit has become a major continental…
Sage Foundation’s flagship programmes aim to bridge the digital skills gap and create sustainable opportunities for underserved communities in SA. The Sage Foundation has announced the launch of four flagship programmes in partnership with WeThinkCode, Tomorrow Trust, GirlCode and LeadChange, with the goal of empowering over 3 900 South Africans over the next three years….
The fraudsters used the name of a genuine US-registered company to create an illusion of credibility. A number of South Africans have been left devastated after falling victim to an online Ponzi scheme known as Medical Digital Intelligence (MDI). Promising high returns through supposed investments in virtual pharmaceutical products, the scam has swindled citizens out…
Early ocean encounters can spark a lasting sense of wonder – and a deeper recognition – to help reframe ocean conservation as not just a coastal issue, but a continental one. When Autone Mululuma began advocating for ocean protection in Zambia, the response was often baffled curiosity. “We are landlocked. How does this matter to…
Accra, Ghana — The African Union’s vision for seamless movement across the continent is facing challenges. The protocol that would allow Africans to move freely across borders remains largely unratified. The African Union’s Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted in 2018, aims to give Africans the right to live and work anywhere within the…
Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that – navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests. What’s often overlooked in the development policies to tackle these threats is a powerful sources of insight: Africa’s own history….
People across Africa have hit out at this week’s high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent’s minerals. Five heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal and Gabon are in Washington for a three-day summit…
-3rd African Job Creation Forum opens here -The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Temesgen Tiruneh has called on Africans to stand together to address challenges in the rapidly changing world. His remarks came at the 3rd African Job Creation Forum, which opened yesterday in Addis Ababa with the aim of unlocking Africa’s employment potential. The forum…
