AFRICA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the world continues to celebrate International Women’s Day, the role of the private sector in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa remains topical. One of the companies pushing for inclusion of women is Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) which uses its industry …

The energy sector has historically been entrenched with gender disparities impacting both representation and compensation, but a new report unveils a notable shift in dynamics fueled by the renewable energy subsector. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with …

Not even a recent drought in global venture capital has stood in the way of a rising tide of coders in these two African countries; Nigeria is now ranked as the world’s second-fastest-growing country for producing developer talent, while Egypt is ranked seventh. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The …

The 13th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum opened in Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam on Friday, with participants describing it as a springboard for the continent’s economic and industrialization agenda. DAR ES SALAAM, TAZANIA | Xinhua | The 13th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum …

The list provides a glimpse into the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of African crafts, highlighting just a few examples from the continent’s rich artistic heritage. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s artistic tapestry is as diverse as its people. Africans breathe life into art and craft, with every stroke …

As the Africa Games 2023 descends on Accra with the promise of showcasing world-class athletes, many will be asking whether a new golden age of African sports has finally arrived. To make that a “yes” Ghana will need to compete with one of the most successful events in African sports …

MOGADISHU, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday lauded the invaluable contribution of women peacekeepers in the mission and across the globe to peace and security. The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and head of ATMIS, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, recognized the importance of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inclusive Green Economy Network-East Africa (IGEN-EA) calls upon East African governments to invest in green economic sectors that drive women’s participation in the economy. In its International Women’s Day 2024, IGEN-EA which is a coalition of civil society organizations and private sector entities says …

KHARTOUM | Xinhua |  Sudan on Thursday voiced commitment to continuing coordination with the United Nations (UN) to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected by the ongoing war, said Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council in a statement. The statement came after Sudan’s Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies …

THE HAGUE | Xinhua | South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday for more urgent orders on Israel to end “widespread starvation” in the Gaza Strip. The move followed South Africa’s earlier allegation in a case to the ICJ over Israel’s military operation in Gaza, which …