Author: Editorial Staff

IN a significant stride toward enhancing trade and investment ties, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a $1bn Morocco-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion programme. The MoU outlines a commitment to facilitate and guide future cooperation in areas of common interest between Afreximbank, the ministry, various government departments, and Moroccan economic operators. The collaborative efforts will encompass a broad spectrum of activities, including financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade through credit facilities, risk management, trade information, and advisory services. Moreover, the programme will…

IN a video posted on X, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his solidarity with Palestinians and called for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Wearing the Palestinian Kufiyah, an iconic symbol of Palestinian resistance, President Ramaphosa’s message carried a message of support for the Palestinian cause. ‘The main way to address the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is to implement the two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state,’ emphasised President Ramaphosa. This stance reflects the international community’s long-standing position on the need for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace in the region. President Ramaphosa also extended his condolences to…

AS reports of Hamas fighters attacking southern Israel on October 7 flooded phones and television sets around the world, Kenyan President William Ruto took to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. ‘Kenya joins the rest of the world in solidarity with the State of Israel and unequivocally condemns terrorism and attacks on innocent civilians in the country,’ he wrote. ‘There exists no justification whatsoever for terrorism, which constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security.’ ‘The international community must mobilise to bring the perpetrators, organisers, financiers, sponsors, supporters and enablers of these reprehensible criminal acts of…

IN a powerful display of solidarity with the besieged Gaza Strip, hundreds of South Africans took to the streets of Cape Town on Friday, demanding an end to the ongoing Israeli attacks. The protestors, waving Palestinian flags and holding banners expressing their support for Palestinians, marched toward the Parliament building. Addressing the crowd, Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s revered first black president, called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond rhetoric. He implored the President not only to speak about the Palestinian cause at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) but to take tangible actions. Mandela’s…

ONE can’t help but feel disappointed as we witness the predatory actions of the United States and its NATO allies, who often thrive on chaos and strife in their relentless pursuit of human and natural resources. We’ve seen this pattern in the Congo, Haiti, and more recently in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The nations of Africa must unite under the banner of ‘THE LOVE OF LIBERTY UNITES US’ to assert self-determination and address the pressing need for decolonisation and development on our own terms. As Liberia concludes its elections, I find myself hoping for a clear and decisive victory…

THESE are turbulent times for many long-standing rulers and political parties across the African continent. The emergence of several sit-tight leaders, coupled with a wave of military coups sweeping through West and Central Africa, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the governance landscape. Among these panicky democracies is the presidency of Paul Biya in Cameroon, a regime that has held power since 1982. The government’s recent response to perceived threats of a military takeover has raised questions about the state of democracy in the nation. Kennedy Wandera, an international journalist and Board Chair at FPA Africa, highlighted Cameroon President…

THE African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja), an ambitious project backed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marked a momentous milestone by hosting its inaugural board meeting in Cairo, Egypt on October 6, 2023. AMCE Abuja represents a groundbreaking initiative that envisions the implementation and operation of a state-of-the-art 500-bed quaternary level medical facility, capable of providing a diverse array of services, including oncology, cardiology, haematology, and general care capabilities. This visionary healthcare institution aims to cater to the medical needs of not just Abuja but the entire region. The facility will offer comprehensive medical services such as diagnostics,…

IN a landmark development for Ghana’s burgeoning technology industry, Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ICT infrastructure across Africa by collaborating with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This strategic partnership signifies DFC’s sustained interest in supporting Africa Data Centres’ expansion efforts in nations eligible for DFC financing. The collaboration’s initial goal is to channel a portion of Africa Data Centres’ existing $300 million DFC financing commitment into the creation of an innovative data center in Ghana. This ambitious investment project aligns with Africa Data Centres’ vision to fortify ICT…

IN an historic move, Malawi inaugurated its inaugural Centre for Artificial Intelligence and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) on Friday, situated at the prestigious Malawi University of Science and Technology. This groundbreaking initiative has received backing from a consortium of renowned US-based universities and is geared toward addressing the nation’s technological and innovative needs. The visionary leader behind this pioneering project, Zipangani Vokhiwa, a distinguished science professor at Mercer University in the United States and a Fulbright scholar, envisions the centre as a catalyst for advancing the study and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and STEAM disciplines for…

AFRICA Magic, the flagship channel under MultiChoice, is celebrating two decades of remarkable growth and success in shaping the African entertainment landscape. Since its inception in 2003 as a single channel primarily showcasing Nollywood movies, Africa Magic has evolved into a powerful platform featuring seven diverse channels dedicated to movies, sitcoms, soap operas, telenovelas, music, reality, and magazine shows, all designed to cater to the preferences of its African audience. The journey of Africa Magic has been defined by relentless investment in the African entertainment industry, particularly in Nigeria, which is often considered the epicentre of the African entertainment world.…