Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Washington asks for African views on Africom’s future
Africa Confidential
·
2 Jun 2025 PREVIEW African leaders should make their positions on the future of the United States’ military command in Africa known in the coming months, Africom commander General Michael Langley told journalists in Nairobi ahead of a conference...
Ashish Williams Appointed SVP, Media at Publicis Groupe Africa
South Africa Today
·
June 2, 2025
Publicis Groupe Africa today announced the appointment of Ashish Williams as Senior Vice President, Media, reinforcing the Groupe’s commitment to delivering innovative, future-fit media solutions across the continent. “Ashish joins us at an...
Harnessing Pan-African Potential: The Role of the Pan African AI Summit in Shaping Africa’s Digital Future
Joy FM
·
June 2, 2025
As Africa stands at the crossroads of technological transformation, the Pan African AI Summit, scheduled for September 23-24, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, emerges as a pivotal platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Hosted at a...
Lawyard partners with UK’s Cosmonauts for Future Lawyer Africa 2025 in Nairobi
Technext
·
June 2, 2025
Lawyard, Nigeria’s leading legal media platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Cosmonauts, a UK-based business consulting firm, to co-host the highly anticipated Future Lawyer Africa 2025 conference. The event will take place at...
How fintech is helping African farmers in the fight against climate change
European Business Magazine
·
June 2, 2025
Attributed to Jonty Rawlins – Director of Sustainability at Platcorp Group Across Africa, farmers stand on the frontlines of climate change with food security and their livelihoods threatened by unpredictable weather patterns, droughts, and...
WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025: A new era for West African healthcare begins
Premium Times
·
June 2, 2025
The energy was unmistakable as WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 opened its doors today at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, setting the tone for what promises to be a transformative experience for the healthcare and laboratory ecosystem in West...
From Crisis to Capacity: SAICE Rebuilding South Africa’s Technical Backbone
South Africa Today
·
June 2, 2025
With South Africa’s GDP growth is projected at around 1.6% in 2025[1], this modest recovery depends heavily on improvements in infrastructure, governance, and institutional capacity The 2025 National Budget allocated an additional R46.7 billion...
Everything I Saw, Felt & Learned at the Africa Soft Power Summit in Nairobi
Bella Naija
·
June 2, 2025
Hi BellaNaijarians, Esther here! I just got back from the 2025 Africa Soft Power Summit in Nairobi and let me tell you, it was everything. Think brilliant minds, bold fashion and important conversations all in one place. If you’re wondering what...
King Mohammed VI's message at the Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2025 that could transform millions of lives in Africa
Atalayar
·
June 2, 2025
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has delivered a momentous speech at the Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2025, organised in Marrakesh from 1 to 3 June by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which seeks to address the issue of financing development in Africa,...
Bill Gates says most of his $200 billion fortune will go to Africa over next 20 years
Africanews
·
June 2, 2025
Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, says he plans to spend most of his $200 billion fortune on improving health and education services across Africa. He made the announcement on Monday in an address at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian...
Thumbs Up As President Tinubu Applauds NASENI’s Impacts on Industrial Revamp and Youth Empowerment
Daily Trust
·
June 2, 2025
In his nationwide address on Thursday, May 29, 2025, commemorating his two years in office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu highlighted the significant strides made by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in...
The Future Is African: Investing In Youth, Innovation, And S...
Modern Ghana
·
As Ghana joins the rest of the continent to mark African Union Day, we are reminded of how far we have come, and how much potential still lies ahead. This year's commemoration should not only honour the vision of African unity, but also sharpen...
Frontline Ghana: How AFRICOM’s new strategy puts West Africa at the heart of global security
Ghana News Agency
·
June 2, 2025
A GNA Feature by James Amoh Junior Accra, June 02, GNA – A new war is unfolding across Africa. It is not fought only with guns and drones, but with ideas, alliances, and resolve. At its centre stands Ghana — no longer a silent observer, but a key...
Repositioning an African Child from Labour to Leadership in Global Energy, Banking & Investment Markets
AfricaBusiness.com
·
June 2, 2025
By Kovimariva Samuel Mungunda “Changing the Narrative of an African Child — One Deal at a Time.” Introduction: A New Season for Africa Africa stands at the threshold of a defining era. Our continent, blessed with abundant natural resources and a...
Bridging the digital divide with scalable solutions for Africa’s inclusive growth
Mobile Europe
·
June 2, 2025
Access to digital technologies is fundamental to modern life, enabling communication, education, healthcare, financial services, and economic participation. Yet the International Telecommunication Union found that as of 2024, only 38% of Africa’s...
Why Nepal Struggles to Adopt Better Technology, And Alternative Routes to Development
Nepal Economic Forum
·
June 2, 2025
Highly developed countries often owe their economic success to their early adoption and integration of high-tech systems that increase efficiency and productivity. While digital tools and connectivity were vital to their growth, it was also...
World heritage protection set to go high-tech
Windhoek Observer
·
Niël Terblanché Namibia is hosting a regional workshop in Windhoek today focused on using digital technologies to protect and manage World Heritage sites in Africa. The event, held under the theme Digital Technologies to Empower World Heritage in...
Switching on the future – landmark electricity expo comes to Joburg
South Africa Today
·
June 2, 2025
Electricity Expo Africa 2025 will be hosted at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 19 to 21 August 2025. This inaugural, installer-led event aims to become the premier platform for industry professionals, innovators, and stakeholders to showcase and...
Celestine Achi launches free AI tools to empower African media professionals
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
June 2, 2025
Renowned AI educator and public relations (PR) technology expert, Dr. Celestine Achi, has launched two free artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Africa’s media and communications landscape. The...
AI meets Workforce Planning: Build skills, boost inclusion, shape the future
South Africa Today
·
June 2, 2025
Incorporating AI into Workforce Planning: Optimising Skills for the South African Workforce of the Future – Part 2 Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping workforce planning, offering South African organisations a pathway to address...