Africa

Countdown to COP27: Q&A with experts from Riskthinking.AI and Bloomberg LP on physical climate risk in Africa

Countdown to COP27: Q&A with experts from Riskthinking.AI and Bloomberg LP on physical climate risk in Africa

Countdown to COP27: Q&A with experts from Riskthinking.AI and Bloomberg LP on physical climate risk in Africa

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

With COP27 days away, the eyes of the world will be focused on the...

As African continent heats up, builders use mud to create ‘breathing walls’ in homes

As African continent heats up, builders use mud to create ‘breathing walls’ in homes

As African continent heats up, builders use mud to create ‘breathing walls’ in homes

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

With climate change and rising temperatures, mud houses are regaining popularity across in Africa...

African Development Bank secures $31 bln at investment forum

African Development Bank secures $31 bln at investment forum

African Development Bank secures $31 bln at investment forum

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

ABIDJAN — The African Development Bank raised $31 billion in investment commitments for projects...

Adaptation, loss and damage, and African oil: What’s at stake at COP27?

Adaptation, loss and damage, and African oil: What’s at stake at COP27?

Adaptation, loss and damage, and African oil: What’s at stake at COP27?

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

Amid the Russia-Ukraine war and an impending recession, climate negotiators will be trying to...

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Number of Women Murdered up 50 Percent

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Number of Women Murdered up 50 Percent

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Number of Women Murdered up 50 Percent

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

VOA] Johannesburg — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, at a summit on gender-based violence...

Ethiopia: World Welcomes Permanent Cessation of Hostilities With Calls for Swift Implementation

Ethiopia: World Welcomes Permanent Cessation of Hostilities With Calls for Swift Implementation

Ethiopia: World Welcomes Permanent Cessation of Hostilities With Calls for Swift Implementation

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Various diplomats and members of international community have welcomed...

Ethiopia and Tigray sign peace agreement in bid to end devastating war

Ethiopia and Tigray sign peace agreement in bid to end devastating war

Ethiopia and Tigray sign peace agreement in bid to end devastating war

Jonathan Jeriah December 10, 2022

Ethiopia and Tigray sign peace agreement in bid to end devastating war The Globe and...

How the informal market is driving growth and innovation in African commerce

How the informal market is driving growth and innovation in African commerce

How the informal market is driving growth and innovation in African commerce

Jonathan Jeriah December 9, 2022

“Informal markets are huge and emerging, and also account for over 65% of our...

The leading African tech moves from October 2022

The leading African tech moves from October 2022

The leading African tech moves from October 2022

Jonathan Jeriah December 9, 2022

October brought in the lowest funding in 2022 for Africa’s tech ecosystem. African startups...

Nigeria Misses Out As Ghana Makes It To The List Of Top 5 Most Stable Countries In Africa

Nigeria Misses Out As Ghana Makes It To The List Of Top 5 Most Stable Countries In Africa

Nigeria Misses Out As Ghana Makes It To The List Of Top 5 Most Stable Countries In Africa

Jonathan Jeriah December 9, 2022

Ghana has been named in the list of the top five most stable countries...