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The ninth TICAD set for August to unlock opportunities in trade, technology and agriculture ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | With US tariffs rocking the global economy, countries are scrambling to deal with the resultant trade tensions and realign their economies. Japan, the world’s fourth largest economy with a GDP of $4.3 …

Why his papacy mattered for the continent – and for the world’s poor and marginalised COVER STORY | STAN CHUN IIO | The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion …

Women can meaningfully participate in the workforce and in society, representing an investment for the future COMMENT | JOINT OP-ED | Princess Chitsuro has transformed her life. Born with HIV, she only learned her status as a young adult. Overcome with shock and fear, she initially distanced herself from everyone – …

It is considered healthy, full of big flavours, and contains many superfoods FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | African cuisine is experiencing a major surge in global popularity, with West African food in particular recognised as the “top culinary trend”, according to Open Table, the San Francisco-based online restaurant-reservation service company. Africa’s …

Key steps needed to protect these data workers on the continent ANALYSIS | MOHAMMAD AMIR ANWAR |  Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – and alarming physical and psychological health risks. The …

The current wave of aid cuts in the United States and Europe, along with the resulting financial crisis, should serve as a wake-up call to African countries COMMENT | IFEANYI M. NSOFOR | A global storm is gathering – and Africa is directly in its path. Under President Donald Trump, the …

Africa and the world cannot afford to look away ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | Two years ago, on April 15, war erupted in Sudan – a war that has since spiraled into one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian catastrophes. Yet, the suffering of the Sudanese people is being met with …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said the country will prioritize African markets following the United States’ decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from most countries. In a speech shared by the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday, Museveni said Uganda already has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With external health aid to Africa projected to drop by 70% between 2021 and 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide strategy aimed at transforming how health systems are financed. The steep decline in official development …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa is gaining momentum, with trade volume recording a 6 percent year-on-year increase to 295 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, Chinese and African Union (AU) officials have said. China has been Africa’s top trading partner for 15 …