Mediterranean Will Face Death Without Rescue Boats, UN Warns
The risk of migrants and refugees becoming shipwrecked in the Mediterranean and dying at sea is the highest it has ever been due to a lack of NGO rescue ships and the conflict in...
Empowering Africa’s Youthful Agripreneurs
At 23 years old, Aboubacar Karim is CEO and founder of INVESTIV, an Ivorian startup established in 2017 specialised in precision agriculture.
INVESTIV uses drones to provide farmers with information on soil quality, plant health...
Financing Climate-Smart Investments in Africa
At a time when climate change is making catastrophic weather events more common, boosting resilience in developing countries has become imperative. Success will depend largely on mobilizing private investment in climate-smart projects.
On the evening...
Tanzania Suspends $10 Billion Port Project in New Blow to China’s Belt and Road
Tanzania has suspended a $10 billion port project given unfair financial conditions in the biggest blow yet to China’s Belt and Road ambitions in Africa.
The port, to be built in Bagamoyo and operated by...
Lgbt + Refugees in Kenya Slum Face Homophobic Attacks, Eviction
Scores of LGBT+ refugees are in desperate need of emergency shelter after facing homophobic threats, violence and eviction warnings from community members in a Nairobi slum, the refugees and human rights campaigners said on...
The AfCFTA is Laudable, But Its Imminent Benefits Are Overstated
The African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) entering into force is a laudable development, building on existing initiatives for regional integration and laying the groundwork for more. The immense support from countries and leaders...
UA Niger Summit 2019 Day D-7: Decked out In Treasure of Billions, Niamey Is...
The summit of the African Union in Niger next week has offered a real opportunity to endow the capital Niamey with modern infrastructures.
The State has injected no less than 200 billion CFA francs for...
