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…
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…
African Development Bank Expands Investment in Lesotho to $331 Million
By Baboloki Semele: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced plans to invest $331 million in Lesotho’s key strategic sectors under its proposed Country Strategy Paper for 2025-2030. The…
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB Partner to Develop World-Class Abusera International Airport
By Baboloki Semele: Ethiopian Airlines Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have taken a significant step toward transforming Ethiopia into a leading global aviation hub. The two entities signed…
ECA to Mobilize African Cities in Quality of Life Initiative
By Baboloki Semele: As urban populations in Africa continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is taking steps to ensure that this…
Experts Convene in Mombasa to Validate Report on Labour Mobility and Free Movement
By Baboloki Semele – In a significant step toward enhancing labour mobility and free movement across Africa, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission…
XRP Healthcare Targets Q3 2025 IPO to Fuel AI and Africa Expansion
XRP Healthcare, a rapidly growing innovator in AI-driven healthcare and mergers & acquisitions, has announced plans to go public by Q3 2025. The company has accelerated its initial public offering…