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Spotlight on Innovation: African Entrepreneurs Poised to Shine at the EU-African SME Summit at the JSE
This Event has been put together SHARED VALUE AFRICA INITIATIVE by The financial heart of Africa, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), is set to host a groundbreaking event that promises unprecedented opportunities for young business owners and entrepreneurs: the 3rd EU-African SME Summit from June 19-21, 2025. This landmark summit, [more ...]
Seizing Opportunity: Top Business Ideas for African Entrepreneurs in 2025
Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is burgeoning, driven by a youthful population, increasing digital adoption, and a growing recognition of the continent's immense untapped potential. For ambitious African entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in 2025, several key sectors stand out as ripe for innovation and significant returns. The emphasis is increasingly [more ...]
Africa Day Highlights Renewed Calls for Reparative Justice; ECOWAS Grapples with Existential Crisis
Accra, Ghana – June 6, 2025 – As Africa commemorates Africa Day, the continent's leaders and legal fraternity are intensifying calls for reparative justice, while the West African regional bloc ECOWAS faces its most significant challenge in decades, raising questions about its future and regional stability. The African Union's 2025 [more ...]
US Travel Ban Sparks Outcry and Calls for Consultative Dialogue from African Nations
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 6, 2025 – A recent travel ban imposed by the United States on nationals from 12 countries, including seven African nations, has sparked widespread concern and strong reactions across the continent. The African Union (AU) has voiced its profound concern, urging the US to adopt [more ...]
Africa Day Highlights Renewed Calls for Reparative Justice; ECOWAS Grapples with Existential Crisis
Accra, Ghana – June 6, 2025 – As Africa commemorates Africa Day, the continent's leaders and legal fraternity are intensifying calls for reparative justice, while the West African regional bloc ECOWAS faces its most significant challenge in decades, raising questions about its future and regional stability. The African Union's 2025...
U.S. Cuts $555 Million in Aid to African Development Bank, Raising Concerns Over Development Impact
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump's administration has announced the suspension of U.S. contributions to the African Development Bank (AfDB), including a $555 million reduction in funding for the African Development Fund. This move is part of a broader strategy to realign U.S. foreign aid priorities, potentially leaving...
Meta Faces $220M Fine in Nigeria, Threatens to Pull Facebook and Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing significant regulatory challenges in Nigeria. On April 25, 2025, Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) upheld a $220 million fine against Meta for violations of the country's consumer protection and data privacy laws. The fine...
Overcoming AI Challenges in Investigative Reporting
Investigative reporting has long been a cornerstone of journalism, uncovering hidden truths and holding power to account. However, as the digital age advances, the landscape of journalism is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly significant role. One company at the forefront of this transformation is NewsGPT, which...
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades, but the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population...
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