Tag: Africa
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Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026: Top Destinations to Visit
Introduction: Africa’s Rich Tapestry in 2026 As we compile our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2026, Africa stands out for its remarkable diversity, from sun-soaked coastlines to sweeping deserts and vibrant cities. This year’s picks highlight experiences that blend culture, nature, and adventure, while offering practical guidance for travelers navigating different…
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Leaders Call on Africa to Harness Domestic Capital at AFIS 2025
AFIS 2025 Sets a New Trajectory for Africa’s Finances The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a bold call: Africa must look inward and mobilize its own capital to drive sustainable growth. The inaugural panel set the tone, stressing that external funding will remain essential, but it is domestic resources—seeded by…
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Kenya Supreme Court Honoured as Africa’s Integrity Beacon
Kenya Supreme Court Receives AfBA Medal of Merit The Supreme Court of Kenya has been awarded the African Bar Association’s (AfBA) Medal of Merit for Judicial Excellence, a continental recognition that underscores the court’s leadership in shaping transformative jurisprudence and safeguarding the constitution. The honour places Kenya’s highest court among Africa’s most respected judicial institutions…
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Africa’s Dairy Equation: More Milk, But More Imports, Too
Introduction: A Growing Dairy Landscape Africa is quietly reshaping its dairy sector. Across the continent, milk production rose by about 17% from 2013 to 2023, a sign that dairy farming is expanding beyond traditional borders. Yet rising demand, coupled with persistent yield gaps, has kept import bills elevated—reaching roughly $7.5 billion in 2023. The result…
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Africa’s Dairy Equation: Boosting Milk, Reducing Imports
Overview: Africa’s milk growth amid rising demand Africa’s dairy sector is at a pivotal crossroads. Between 2013 and 2023, milk production rose about 17%, reflecting a region-wide push to feed growing urban populations and expanding middle classes. Yet this progress sits beside a parallel trend: imports of dairy products reached a record $7.5 billion in…
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Meet the Founders Who Raised $700 Million to Make Light Affordable for Every African Home
Two friends, one bright idea What begins as a college project can become a global mission. Anish Thakkar and Patrick Walsh met nearly twenty years ago at the University of Illinois, forming a partnership rooted in curiosity, resilience, and a shared belief that essential services should be within reach for everyone. Their latest milestone—raising a…
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Meet the founders who raised $700 million to make light affordable for every African home
From dorm room ideas to a billion-dollar mission Two friends, a half-formed idea, and a garage-turned-lab—this is how startups often begin. But for Anish Thakkar and Patrick Walsh, those informal beginnings grew into a mission that aims to illuminate every African home. Over nearly two decades, their collaboration evolved from a campus partnership at the…
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Ghanaian Man Reveals 24-Year Affair by Wife Within 32-Year Marriage
Shocking Revelation: A Long-Running Affair Unearthed A Ghanaian man has publicly shared a startling tale of betrayal, claiming that his wife of 32 years engaged in a sexual relationship with another man for 24 of those years. The confession, made during an interview on Oyerepa FM, has sparked widespread discussion about trust, marriage, and the…
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Faster Energy Access in Africa: A Call to Power Growth
Unlocking Growth Through Energy: A Pan-African Imperative In a charged moment for Africa’s development, industry leaders and policymakers are sounding a common call: accelerate access to reliable, affordable energy as the bedrock of economic growth and social inclusion. At the forefront of this push is Dr. Owen Omogiafo, the President and Group Chief Executive Officer…
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Faster Energy Access in Africa to Accelerate Growth
Overview Energy is the backbone of modern economies, and Africa’s growth trajectory hinges on reliable and affordable power. In recent remarks, Dr. Owen Omogiafo, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp, underscored the urgent need to expand energy access across the continent. He warned that without a rapid scale-up in energy supply, Africa risks…