Mombasa, Kenya — As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) for the first time, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is spotlighting its deep partnership with African governments and coastal communities to translate ocean commitments into tangible, on-the-ground impact. The world has committed to protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, but the real test is…
Geneva — Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, launched the agency’s flagship Global Trends Report today, which reveals global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade while remaining unacceptably high. In 2025, 5.4 million people escaped violence and persecution by fleeing to other countries. But the report showed that…
Liberia is set to host a major continental public health initiative this week as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention partners with regional laboratory and health institutions for the 11th CelebrateLAB® West Africa Conference in Monrovia. The conference, scheduled for May 26-27 at the EJS Ministerial Complex, will bring together laboratory scientists, researchers,…
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to focus on African-led solutions to development challenges, regional integration, and the future of Pan-African cooperation. ALSO READ: The significance of celebrating Africa Liberation Day Commonly celebrated…
Shawn Ramsay, CEO at Albida. Albida Consulting, a boutique business transformation and technology consultancy, today announced it has joined the Workday value-added reseller (VAR) programme. Having met the programme’s eligibility criteria, Albida Consulting is now empowered to directly resell Workday licences and bundles alongside its deep consulting, implementation and support services. By joining the Workday VAR…
Michaela Voller, Executive for the People Solutions division at Change Logic. Change Logic CS has strengthened its People Solutions division as businesses increasingly look for practical support to navigate workforce transformation, organisational redesign and operational change. Businesses are under pressure from every angle right now – from AI and shifting workforce expectations to tighter operational…
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a strategic partnership with Aspira Nigeria Limited, makers of VIVA detergent, to offer a bundled laundry solution for customers purchasing LG washing machines. The collaboration sets a new standard for home care in Nigeria and seamlessly integrating LG’s advanced washing machine technology with VIVA’s high-performance detergent for a superior, ready-to-use…
Global climate efforts have evolved from promises to action, focusing more on how these actions create real change, especially in Africa. In an interview with allAfrica, Samed Agirbas, COP31 Climate High-Level Champion, discussed how the renewed Global Climate Action Agenda seeks to connect agreements at the highest level with practical solutions on the ground. In the…
Quentin Daffarn, CEO at UC-Wireless. Safety remains a critical priority in sectors such as mining, oil and gas, nuclear and industrial manufacturers. Workers often operate in close proximity to heavy machinery across vast industrial sites and may be exposed to hazardous environments and conditions. Maintaining strict safety standards is therefore essential, not only to protect…
The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Solutions will be especially useful in Africa, because so much building still needs to be done. The continent’s population is projected to…
