Germany — Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters on Feb. 4, for a strategic overview of the command’s mission and its partnership-focused approach to security in Africa. STUTTGART, Germany – Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S….
Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms, but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of the systems that keep communities healthy. Guided by the World Health Organization’s District Health Management Team (DHM), district teams are…
On January 18, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final produced far more than a continental football champion. It became a defining moment of leadership in action, illustrating how character, judgment, and responsibility are revealed under intense pressure. Played on one of Africa’s biggest sporting stages and watched by millions across the continent and the…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed gratitude following his nomination for the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Awards, organised by Triangle International Magazine. He described the recognition as an honour for both his administration and the people of the state. Next Stay 40 42 00:00 00:00 / 00:00 10 Sec Keep up with the…
Moved by the understated labour of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) during the pandemic, Abiola Laseinde, a legal and business executive of over two decades, set out to give them a stage. Five years later, her vision has blossomed into a thriving tech ecosystem that draws participants from across Africa and places Nigeria firmly at the…
MTN Group’s Bayobab has made several strategic leadership appointments. MTN Group’s digital infrastructure company Bayobab has announced three executive appointments. The appointments are Lloyd Mphahlele as MD of Bayobab South Africa FibreCo, Rami Farah as chief technology and information officer (CTIO), and Priscilla Adjei Dorsese as GM of risk and compliance. Mphahlele, whose role is…
US President Donald Trump is among politicians who have taken controversial positions on climate change. PHOTO/WHITEHOUSE. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A new report by the Reuters Institute has revealed that global confidence in political leadership on climate change remains shockingly low, with just one in three people trusting their leaders to effectively address the crisis….
The G20 moment presents a critical opportunity for African political leadership to shape global governance in ways that reflect its priorities around climate justice, equitable development, and inclusive democracy. South Africa’s G20 presidency and the permanent membership of the African Union to the group, presents tangible domestic, regional and international opportunities for youth leadership in…
Nairobi, Kenya — Africa’s fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality has never been more urgent, as hard-won gains are increasingly threatened by shrinking civic spaces, rising political hostility, and the withdrawal of global funding. These pressures are creating widening gaps in national budgets and weakening the systems meant to…
Giving the key note address at the opening of the session of the 12th High-Level Seminar on Peace & Security in Africa (#Oran Process), in Algiers, #Algeria. the AU Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commended Algeria for its leadership in African diplomacy & its principled role on the UN Security Council. He paid tribute…
