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Africans see how their continent is being used as a testing ground for these dangerous technologies COMMENT | YACOB MULUGETTA, DEAN BHEKUMUZI & NICLAS HALLSTROM | At the most recent United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), held in Nairobi, African countries took a strong stand against potential new technologies that, if developed, …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | African leaders, in recent years, have pushed back against Western pressure and interference, but especially its claims about “the China threat,” an opinion piece carried by the South China Morning Post, has said. The article, published on Monday, noted that the White House’s propaganda drive …

SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | African economies are projected to grow by 3.4 percent this year, according to the World Bank report, which rues the inability of these growth rates to eradicate poverty. The growth is deemed impressive, considering that last year, the economies grew at just 2.2 percent, however, …

The bank also marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of dedication to financing and fostering trade across Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank has recorded a significant leap in its financial performance for the year ended Dec.31, 2023, with net interest income soaring …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday appointed Adama Dieng of Senegal as the first AU special envoy for the prevention of the crime of genocide and other mass atrocities. As the 55-member continental organization’s first special envoy for the …

Continent can transition from its near-total reliance on the global north for pharmaceutical innovations to meet its unique needs COMMENT | KELLY CHIBALE | One hundred and forty-two years after its discovery, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health problem. Despite being preventable and curable, 1.3 million people died from TB …

Petroleum based-products and more would vanish with it, yet there are calls saying ‘Just stop oil’ COMMENT | HAITHAM AI GHAIS | If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine automobiles, buses, trucks, lorries and coaches would be stranded. Airplanes powered …

Africa is becoming a crucial player in India’s ambitious quest for global economic dominance. Through strong trade investments, expanding diplomatic relations, and strategic military partnerships, India is making significant investments in the continent as part of its broader global economic strategy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | India is growing …

INTERVIEW | SARA BYALA | A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, …

The Fund is expected to tackle  Africa’s $110 billion equity financing gap Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan African multilateral lender, African Export – Import Bank has unveiled its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office in Kigali, Rwanda. FEDA was established to tackle Africa’s US$110 billion financing gap …