Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote

Africa: At EU Parliament, Kalu Advocates for Near-Shoring to Boost Africa’s Economic Growth,

…Urges More Investments Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration. Near-shoring involves taking technology and industrialization closer to raw materials in Africa, creating value-added products and jobs for African youths. Speaking during…

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Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote

Africa: Angel Investing for Impact – Why Africa’s Founders Need Local Capital Now

“Angel investing isn’t only about money — it’s about opening doors and expanding networks.”– Andia Chakava, Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund On 19 June 2025, angel investors–ranging from first-time backers to seasoned investors–gathered at 22OnSloane in Johannesburg, Africa’s largest startup campus, for the 12th Angel Fair Africa, popularly known as the AFA@12 Roadshow. Co-hosted by the…

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Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote

Africa: Non-State Actors Dominate Africa’s Security

Senator Momo Cyrus, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and Veteran Affairs, has highlighted a critical shift in Africa’s security landscape. Ccording to him, the 21st-century African security terrain is increasingly shaped not only by state actors, but by a diverse range of non-state actors (NSAs). These include violent extremist groups, private…

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Africa: Job Creation Essential for Africa’s Greatness – Dangote

Africa: Award Launches Gender Policy Program to Tackle Inequities in Africa’s Agrifood Systems

Nairobi — The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening gender-responsive policymaking across the continent’s agrifood systems. Dubbed the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, the initiative seeks to build the capacity of 50 mid-career women policy professionals from eight African countries–Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya,…

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