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Stakeholders seek African-based research, clinical trials to tackle prostate cancer
Stakeholders in the fight against prostate cancer have called on African governments and research institutions to prioritise Africa-based clinical trials, stressing that without homegrown solutions, men on the continent will continue to face late...

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Urges Stronger Africa-Caribbean Ties
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (ENA) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need to amplify collaboration between African and Caribbean regions for shared growth and prosperity. The Prime Minister remarked while delivering a speech at the...

Germany Praises Ethiopia's Green Energy Achievements Driving Africa's Climate Agenda
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- A German delegation has praised Ethiopia's leadership in advancing climate resilience and green energy, highlighting the country's role in the continent's green transition. The delegation, led by Bärbel...

AUC Chairperson Stresses Climate Finance Must Be Fair, Significant, and Predictable
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for fair, significant, and predictable climate finance to support Africa’s adaptation and resilience efforts. The Second Africa Climate...

Ethiopia's PM Proposes Launch of African Climate Innovation Compact to Drive Visionary, Not Aid-Dependent, Growth
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed proposed the launch of an African climate innovation compact, a bold, continental, wide partnership, uniting Africa’s universities, research institutions, startups, rural...

President João Lourenço Urges Reparative Justice, Stronger Africa-Caribbean Integration
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (ENA) -- African and Caribbean community must unite in a new transcontinental alliance to pursue justice, emphasizing reparations, economic cooperation, and institutional reform, according to Angola’s President João...

AUC Commissioner Says Speaking with One Voice Crucial to Unlock Financial Pledges to Africa
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- Speaking with one voice will be crucial to unlock the trillion dollars that were pledged to Africa, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment at African...

Ethiopia Showcases Climate Action at Second African Climate Change Conference: GCS
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- The Government Communication Service (GCS) has announced that Ethiopia is showcasing its achievements and experiences in addressing the climate crisis at the second African Climate Change Conference, which...

Why Lagos Was Picked for Africa’s First E1 Race – Basso
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Religious leaders call for inclusive climate action, scaling up of adaptation efforts
President William Ruto and African Heads of State and government during the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 8, 2025. [PCS] Faith-based leaders have called for urgent, fair and inclusive climate action rooted in...

Sikeston teen feels, wants 'a new mindset' following mission trip to Africa
The adage has always been that “The Lord works in mysterious ways,” and for Sikeston teen Shaley Francis, she learned that firsthand recently. Francis, 19, accompanied five other Sikeston residents, two adults, and three young adults, to Senegal...

‘Telecom sector in West Africa records strongest growth since pre-pandemic’, Says ALTON Chairman
West Africa’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of growth, with investments rising to their highest levels since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the key message delivered by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the...

President Ruto urges international community to increase contribution to climate change
ADDIS ABABA, Kenya, Sep 8 – President William Ruto has challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa’s efforts. The President said Africa is taking bold approaches...

Woman-headed households in South Africa need water, sanitation and energy to fight hunger – G20 could help
Rural homes headed by women in South Africa have many problems getting water, sanitation and energy. Electricity from the grid, flush toilets and piped water are’t always available. Without all of these essential services, families are likely to...

MRA Welcomes Adoption of Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and Sahel
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today welcomed the adoption of a Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely and necessary step towards addressing the growing challenges of disinformation,...

Migrant Battalion: How African governments collude with Russia to recruit young women into its arms industry
Young Africans recruited from at least fifteen African countries were promised good salaries and skills training, but once there, they were often trapped, facing dangerous working conditions, strict surveillance, and difficulties returning home....

Africa is missing in Gender Data Index, By Hawwah A Gambo
Out of all 34 evaluated countries in Africa, only a few have achieved impressive performances compared to others. Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, lead in the African region with GDO Index scores of 0.756, 0.746, and 0.733 respectively. Nigeria is 0.499...

MICHELIN Primacy 5 Launches in Africa, Delivering Unmatched Safety, Lon-gevity, and Low Environmental Impact
Michelin, a global leader in sustainable mobility, is introducing the MICHELIN Primacy 5 to Africa. With nearly 20 years of legacy in Africa’s entry and premium tyre segment, the Primacy line continues to evolve, offering a latest-generation tyre...

Schneider Electric Deploys Non-critical Applications In West Africa
Schneider Electric has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) and the GoPact MTS (Manual Transfer Switch) to the West African region. The GoPact MCCB and GoPact MTS form part of Schneider Electric’s...

Why South African wine is the GOAT
Monday 08 September 2025 4:05 pm | Updated: Monday 08 September 2025 4:06 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email South African wine is eternally exciting....