AUDA-NEPAD Launches Bold Vision to Position Africa as Global EdTech Leader by 2030
By Baboloki Semele: In a sweeping move that could redefine the future of learning across the continent, the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has unveiled a transformative draft plan for Africa’s…
Kenya Cannot Afford to Treat Climate Disasters as Surprises
By John Gangla In the past five years alone, failed rainy seasons have left over 4 million people across Kenya in need of humanitarian aid, with livestock dying in their…
Africa’s Economic Future at a Crossroads as ECA Warns of Deepening Strains
By Baboloki Semele — African economies are under intensifying external pressure from rising debt burdens, dwindling aid flows, inflation shocks, and growing geopolitical instability. This was the stark warning delivered by…
Tech for Inclusion: TATC and Mastercard Foundation Champion Youth Employment for Marginalised Populations Across Africa
Since 2020, The African Talent Company (TATC), through Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, under the Young Africa Works Strategy, has successfully trained over 2.4 million young Nigerians…
Africa’s Clean Energy Paradox: Rich in Solar, Starved of Investment
By Baboloki Semele Africa, a continent bathed in sunlight and rich in renewable resources, is still grappling with deep energy poverty despite holding over 60 per cent of the world’s…
Nairobi County removes illegal signage in Kilimani as Sakaja, Analo step up City cleanup
The Nairobi City County government has today, Saturday July 12, 2025 moved with speed to unmount all illegal advertising sign posts in Nairobi following the Nairobi County Cabinet resolution against…
UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake to Convene in Addis Ababa, 27–29 July 2025
By Baboloki Semele: The United Nations will convene the Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) from 27 to 29 July 2025 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…
Just Transition Gains Momentum Ahead of COP30—but Challenges Linger
By Baboloki Semele: For years, the concept of a “just transition” has lingered at the margins of international climate negotiations treated more as an aspirational slogan than a concrete workstream. But…
Kigali Prepares to Host 6th African Governance Seminar
By Baboloki Semele: The Rwandan capital will serve as the epicenter of continental policy debate and governance innovation from 11 to 12 September 2025, as it hosts the 6th African Governance…