2025 BRICS Summit: What Are Africa’s Leaders Saying?
07/07/2025The 17th BRICS Summit, which began on July 6 and is set to conclude on July 7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has convened heads of state, ministers, and.
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Environment
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Africa Must Negotiate Climate Financing—Not Beg for It
07/07/2025The climate crisis has positioned itself not just as an environmental emergency but as an economic and political disruptor. Across Africa, the conversation has dramatically shifted from debating causes to.
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Africa
Finance
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South Africa Lands $474.6M AfDB Funding for Infrastructure Modernisation
02/07/2025South Africa has received a crucial financial boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the approval of a $474.6 million loan aimed at overhauling its deteriorating transport and energy.
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Technology
Mission 300: Advancing Africa’s Path Toward Universal Electricity Access
11/06/2025The Mission 300 initiative, a collaborative effort led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Bank Group, alongside a broad range of development partners, continues to make.
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Africa
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Youth Leadership
Youth Peacebuilders Changing the Narrative in African Conflicts
10/06/2025Youth represent the largest generation in human history, with 1.22 billion individuals aged 15–24 worldwide in 2025. The majority, almost 90 percent, live in developing countries, with over 23 percent.
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Science
Bridging Africa’s Healthcare Divide with Telemedicine is Closer than Ever
10/06/2025Across the globe, telemedicine has redefined how healthcare is delivered, reshaping what it means to see a doctor, access treatment, or monitor chronic conditions. Virtual health platforms have transitioned from.
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Africa
Economy
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The Price of Nature: Should Africa Value Ecosystems Economically?
06/06/2025As the world confronts an escalating climate crisis, resource depletion, and the fallout of ecological collapse, global conversations are shifting toward recognising that economic growth must be balanced with environmental.
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Africa
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Infrastructure
How Africa’s Infrastructure Boom Is Powering Sustainable Growth
05/06/2025Across the African continent, countries are embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects that promise to reshape economies, improve livelihoods, and bolster regional integration. The Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI) 2024 highlights.
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Africa
Environment
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Why Africa’s Maritime Industry Could Be the Next Economic Boom
05/06/2025Africa is turning its gaze seaward. Long overshadowed by its mineral-rich lands and urban growth, the continent’s vast marine territory, spanning more than 13 million square kilometres, is rapidly emerging.
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Africa
Economy
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African Countries Defying Global Slowdown with Stronger GDP Growth in 2025
03/06/2025A decline in real GDP growth is affecting numerous African countries as 2025 progresses. This deceleration is primarily driven by global trade uncertainties, inflationary pressures, monetary tightening, and domestic fiscal.
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