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Addis Ababa — The State Minister of Planning and Development, Seyoum Mekonnen, pointed out that the convergence of biological and digital realms marks a paradigm shift in nourishing our nations, citing the stark paradox where Africa, despite having over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, remains a net food importer. A Pan-African conference on…
The “colour line” still exists today – proof that more must be done to stamp out anti-Black racism, the head of a UN platform that promotes greater inclusion and equality of the global African diaspora said on Wednesday. Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to…
POLICYMAKERS, academics, and civil society leaders have issued an urgent call for African governments to pursue deep democratic reforms to ensure economic justice and restore public trust. They argued that while democracy remains popular across the continent, its failure to deliver tangible economic opportunities has fuelled widespread frustration, particularly among a youth population that feels…
As Rwanda joined other countries to mark the International South-South and Triangular Cooperation Day on 12 September, a call was made to Africans to look at pressing challenges as opportunities and embark on innovation and collaboration to solve them. Rwanda celebrated the day through an event held in Kigali, organised by Rwanda Cooperation (RCI) and…
As the second Africa Climate Summit opens ActionAid has called on African leaders to seize the moment and chart a path away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture warning against “false solutions” such as carbon offsets. The organisation said the gathering is a critical chance to put the rights of frontline communities at the heart…
Geneva/New York — Joint statement by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell “Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection against diseases including diarrhoea and pneumonia. “Investing…
Monrovia — As global financial aid continues to decline, experts warn of the increasing risks posed to low-income countries and urge regional stakeholders to look inward to fund much-needed development. Speaking at the African Transformation online briefing on Tuesday, the Manager of Resources and Partnerships at the African Development Fund (ADF), Valerie Dabady, said the…
Nairobi — The government has called on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore emerging business opportunities in the Horn of Africa, citing regional integration as a key driver of economic growth. Speaking during the Global Somali Entrepreneurial Forum in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni said the region’s interconnected markets offer untapped…
The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) has cautioned that more work needs to be done for Namibia to fully realise the opportunities presented within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This comes after Namibia exported its first consignment under the programme, shipping 45 000 tonnes of salt to Nigeria. While the achievement has been lauded,…
