Monthly Archives August 2024

Over 71,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a 75 per cent rise from the number recorded in 2019.

NEW YORK, United States of America — The UN Secretary-General has called for global action to “vanquish racism and discrimination” towards people of African descent, in his message marking the international day highlighting the diaspora In December 2013, the UN General Assembly declared the International Decade for People of African Descent to address issues of recognition, justice, and […]

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has accused Western banks and financial institutions of practicing “financial apartheid.” The AEC hinted in a press release last week, that in recent years, several western institutions have implemented policies aimed at reducing support for fossil fuel projects, especially in Africa. This has led to a sharp decline in investment in the continent’s oil and gas industry, a sector that is crucial for the economic future and energy needs on the continent. AEC argues that while similar projects receive support in Europe, Africa’s high-cost energy projects are being neglected.

ABUJA, Nigeria — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from US$20 billion in 2021 to US$40 billion by 2026, Mr. Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, has said.

54 Collective establishes a new era of venture capital in Africa, offering up to $500,000 in equity and non-dilutive capital and value-add support for its founders.

Suzan Skhosana, an author from Kgabalatsane Village, Madibeng, North West Province in South Africa, has been awarded the “Pen Legends in Africa – Unlock the Storytellers in Africa” award at the 7th African Honoree Authors’ Awards 2024.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — With more than 22 albums and 20 awards internationally, South Africa’s Lucky Dube is still one of the most streamed and celebrated artists across the continent. He continues to grow an international following, with his message and evergreen lyrics resonating across generations, race, religion and language.