AfCFTA’s Guided Trade Initiative takes off, set to ease and boost intra-African trade
8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area’s preferential terms in step towards One African Market
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu makes history at UN General Assembly, calls for global vaccine equity
President Suluhu is 5th African woman leader to address the Assembly since the UN’s founding 76 years ago.
What COVID-19 has taught us: “Healthcare can no longer exist without technology”
Start-up works to bridge healthcare gap in The Gambia.
The first African women leaders to address the UN General Assembly
As the UN turns 75, we showcase the four African women leaders?to?address?the Assembly.
Battling the damaging effects of ‘fast fashion’
A call for sustainability in the fashion world, as effects of climate change continue to bite
IEDs: tackling terrorists’ weapon of war
Improvised Explosive Devices are cheap and easy to manufacture
Paying a high price for skin bleaching
Huge risks, including cancer and liver damage, accompany the desire for fair skin
A life on the move
From the ravages of war to culture shock in Europe
Confronting sexual violence in schools
Countries and activists adopt tough measures to tackle the growing crisis
Africa could be the next frontier for cryptocurrency
Experts say conditions on the continent are great for virtual currency
Ending albino persecution in Africa
Governments, UN and human rights groups step up advocacy to enlighten communities
Philanthropists join forces to fund Africa’s cash-strapped health sector
Billionaires Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote come together to fund health care projects
Gambia’s democracy survives political turbulence
Peaceful transfer of power trending on the continent
Who will protect our girls?
More efforts required to end harmful cultural practices and violence against girls
India’s medical tourism gets Africans’ attention
Many lured by affordable treatment, state-of-the art equipment, top-notch doctors and follow-up care
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
New cases drop, but numbers still high
MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other diseases
Africa Watch
Ethiopia plans Africa’s biggest dam