Cape Town — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic. The new round of cuts will reportedly end all U.S. humanitarian funding in seven African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Somalia, and Zimbabwe — in what officials describe…
Emmanuel Macron said he wants to seek “forgiveness” for France’s colonisation of Madagascar, starting with the return of looted cultural artefacts. During his two-day visit, the French president also announced plans to step up economic ties, including investment in a major hydroelectric dam project. “Our presence here is not innocent, and our history has been…
Dar es Salaam — THE government plans to review more than 1,000 laws to create a regulatory framework capable of supporting artificial intelligence, digital commerce and technology-driven investment as it seeks to make Tanzania’s economy more competitive. The review is expected to cover laws governing digital financial transactions, e-commerce, companies and public-private partnerships, providing greater…
My agenda prioritises speed of delivery, which means investing in capacity building and integrating digital solutions, including AI and data analytics, to improve efficiency and accountability Former Mauritanian Finance Minister and candidate for president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, promised internal reforms at the regional development institution if elected at the…
Kenya’s youth have a new resource for technical, vocational and entrepreneurial training that is set to boost self-employment, reduce reliance on formal employment and contribute to Kenya’s socio-economic development. The African Development Bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund unveiled its Technical and Vocational Education and Training Entrepreneurship Project at a ceremony in Nairobi…
Despite Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem attracting increasing global venture capital (VC) attention, Tanzanian startups often find themselves overlooked. While neighboring countries like Kenya and Nigeria have become hotspots for VC investments, Tanzania’s startup scene struggles to secure similar funding. Several interrelated factors contribute to this disparity. 1. Nascent Venture Capital Ecosystem Tanzania’s VC landscape is…
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity…
China has long been a significant player in Africa’s energy sector, historically focusing on large-scale fossil fuel projects. However, recent developments indicate a strategic pivot towards renewable energy investments across the continent. Transition to Renewable Energy At the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China announced plans to develop 30 renewable energy projects…
As global markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, both short- and long-term growth are being shaped by powerful shifts that no business or investor can afford to ignore. Future growth belongs to those who adapt early, invest wisely, and lead with innovation and sustainability at the core. The next decade will not be business as…
Africa stands at a defining moment in its educational journey. With the continent’s youthful population projected to double by 2050, education is not just a developmental imperative but the most powerful lever for shaping Africa’s future in the global economy. Yet, Africa’s education systems face critical challenges—ranging from outdated curricula and skills mismatches to limited…