AFF, SLU and KEFRI launch AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) virtual community dedicated to empowering youth in sustainable forestry
By Baboloki Semele: The African Forest Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), has launched the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F)…
Experts urge faster ratification of the AU Free Movement Protocol
By Baboloki Semele: In a concerted effort to expedite the ratification of the African Union’s (AU) Free Movement of Persons Protocol, a diverse group of stakeholders—including government officials, migration experts,…
Botswana Joins Regional Effort to Establish SADC Parliament
By Baboloki Semele: Botswana has officially signed the agreement amending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Treaty to establish the SADC Parliament as one of its institutions. President Advocate Duma…
Afreximbank and Zep-Re Launch Trans-Africa Bond Alliance to Boost Intra-African Trade
By Baboloki Semele:In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming Africa’s trade landscape, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) have launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA). This…
The Future of Kenya’s Beauty and Personal Care Industry Relies on Local Innovation
By Rajul Malde Kenya’s beauty and personal care industry is undergoing an exciting transformation, driven by the rise of homegrown brands and the shifting preferences of local consumers. Once heavily…
AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum 2025: Paving the Way for Africa’s Digital Trade Future
By Baboloki Semele: Lusaka is set to be the epicenter of Africa’s digital trade revolution as it hosts the much-anticipated AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum 2025. From 8–10 May 2025, leading…
CGIAR Science Week 2025, A Global Platform for Agricultural Innovation and Climate Resilience
By Baboloki Semele: From April 7-12, 2025, global leaders in agricultural research, policy, and development will convene for the inaugural CGIAR Science Week. Hosted in partnership with the Kenyan Agricultural…
Africa Achieves Historic Milestone in Medicine Regulation with First-Ever Continental Listing
By Baboloki Semele: In a landmark achievement for Africa’s pharmaceutical and public health sectors, the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) Initiative has successfully evaluated and listed five human medicinal products…
Msambweni Hospital Initiative Brings Hope to Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Pwani Oil Products Limited, through its Detrex antibacterial soap brand, has partnered with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) at Msambweni hospital, in Kwale County, to provide essential support to parents facing…
Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations: A Call for Action and Reflection
Opinion By Baboloki Semele: The African Union’s (AU) designation of 2025 as the “Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” is a landmark decision in…