The words inclusivity, resilience, reforms – and many more coloured in green and blue – provided a bold, digital backdrop from artist Marsha Dunn for the first ever Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy. “This Biennial Summit is not just another meeting,” said UN Secretary General António Guterres. “It is the…
Kigali, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the 194th UCI Congress–held alongside the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali–Kagame said doubting the ability…
President Trump returned to the U.S. after a state visit to Britain, calling King Charles and Queen Camilla “fantastic people.” But his talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed divisions on foreign policy, including how to pressure Russia and whether to recognize a Palestinian state.
Harare is preparing to host one of Africa’s most outspoken gatherings on digital media and civic technology, with this year’s Hub Unconference urging the continent to “decolonise the internet.” Now in its 11th edition, the free two-day event will run on 24-25 September at Harare Gardens as part of the build-up to the Shoko Festival….
In a historic first for Africa, Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja will host the 10X Nigeria Activation, the official kickoff of the 10X Movement in Africa, led by Theo Godson, Africa’s leading 10X Business Coach and founder of the Beyond Borders Movement and BELT Africa, from Sunday, October 12. The popular lifestyle and business destination…
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to announce that we’re hosting an official side event at this year’s Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Our side event is themed, Africa @ the G20: Opportunities and Challenges for Advancing Africa’s Climate Agenda at the G20 Event overview As Official Development Assistance (ODA) declines and multilateral finance remains slow to…
Lee’s visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC with US President Donald Trump. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Tokyo for a visit aimed at reaffirming security cooperation and showcasing friendly ties between the two East Asian neighbours facing common challenges from…
President John Dramani Mahama will tomorrow, 5 August 2025, host a landmark gathering of African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit. Convened by President Mahama, the summit will serve as a call to reimagine global health governance amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic landscape. It is…
Tiara Pathon, AI skills director at Microsoft. Microsoft’s global artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiative prioritises 20 countries, with SA and Kenya leading the charge in Africa. This was revealed by Tiara Pathon, AI skills director at Microsoft, during Microsoft South Africa’s first AI Skilling Day, on Tuesday, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand. The…
