Browsing: Africa

Brazil Gears Up for COP30: Ambitions, Challenges, and Global Stakes Belém, Pará State – As the world prepares for the…

One in four people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo suffers from “crisis or worse” levels of hunger that…

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been the blueprint for a more resilient and prosperous world since their…

After three decades of implementation of the Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in Central Africa…

US Republican senators have voiced their criticisms of the Africa policy proposed by President Joe Biden’s administration, warning that it may be paving the way for Russia’s growing influence in the continent. The senators emphasized the threat posed by Russia’s paramilitary outfit, the Wagner Group, and the leverage that China and Russia could gain due to perceived American negligence.

At the recently held Clean Cooking Summit in Paris in 2024, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the seven-decade-old African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, reiterated the pressing need for clean cooking solutions in Africa. Highlighting an alarming situation, Adesina referred to a statistic of 900 million African people who are bereft of clean cooking facilities, leading to a surge in premature deaths due to indoor pollution. 

South Africa has appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to advance its probe into the claimed genocide by Israel against the Palestinian population. This call comes after the ICC’s decision in March to investigate possible war crimes in occupied territories including the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. 

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) midterm review of its Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2022-2026 for Madagascar marks substantial strides in supporting the nation’s agricultural and infrastructure development. The review confirms success in two key areas of focus: helping agricultural transformation aimed at restoring food security promoting employment and building infrastructure to facilitate inclusive growth.

Washburn University, located in Topeka, Kansas, is stepping onto the global stage by announcing its hosting of a major conference tailored for African business development leaders. The event is intended to illustrate the evolving business landscape on the African continent, offering insights into potential investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainability opportunities.

Amazon, the global E-commerce giant, has expanded its footprint with the opening of a full-scale African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. This strategic move aims at offering localized experiences and seamless access to the vast global Amazon marketplace for its South African customers.