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United Nations (UN) chief calls for justice and ‘real change’ for people of African descent

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August 31, 2025
United Nations (UN) chief calls for justice and ‘real change’ for people of African descent

NEW YORK, United States of America — On the International Day for People of African Descent, celebrated each year on 31 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for justice, dignity and equality for people of African descent around the world.

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After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence

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August 27, 2025
After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence

After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily, UNICEF warned today.

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AFROVIBES FESTIVAL 2025 – LEGACY

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August 22, 2025
AFROVIBES FESTIVAL 2025 - LEGACY

​​​​​​​Afrovibes returns in 2025 with the 22nd edition of the Festival from 2 to 12 October. In Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem. This year’s annual festival will focus on Legacy with a varied programme of dance, theatre, music, spoken word and talk shows by contemporary artists from South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Morocco and the African diaspora. Afrovibes brings together big names of African artists, as well as upcoming talent with the potential to become the big names of tomorrow.

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AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 closes with over USD 300 million in deals and bold commitments to integration, mobility and investment

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August 11, 2025
AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 closes with over USD 300 million in deals and bold commitments to integration, mobility and investment

The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) has concluded with over US $300 million in investment and trade deals signed and a robust  communiqué affirming both regions’ commitment to deeper collaboration. The two-day event, co-hosted by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Government of Grenada, brought together more than 2,100 delegates, from 80 countries, including 11 Heads of State and Government, representatives of governments, private sector leaders, and development partners.