“`html Alan Knott-Craig’s Fibertime Aims to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide with Township Fiber Rollout Alan Knott-Craig’s Fibertime Aims to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide with Township Fiber Rollout Serial Telecom Entrepreneur Unveils Ambitious Plan to Connect Underserved Communities Johannesburg, South Africa – Alan Knott-Craig, the veteran telecommunications entrepreneur behindContinue Reading

“`html Mali Mourns the Loss of Tiébilé Dramé: Former PM Choguel Kokalla Maïga Pays Tribute A Nation in Mourning Mali’s political landscape has lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Tiébilé Dramé, former Foreign Minister and president of the Party for National Renaissance (PARENA). The newsContinue Reading

“`html WTO Chief Urges Tinubu to Strengthen Social Safety Nets Amid Economic Reforms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Growth-Focused Policies to Ease Hardship By Obinna Uballa World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has advised President Bola Tinubu to implement robust social protection programs to cushion Nigerians from the economicContinue Reading

“`html Alaafin of Oyo Leads Yoruba Monarchs to Abuja, Secures Legislative and Security Backing Historic Meeting with House Speaker and Police Chief Strengthens Traditional Institutions Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade (center) with Yoruba traditional rulers at the National Assembly in Abuja In a significant move to bolster theContinue Reading

“`html South Africa Plans R10 Billion Credit-Guarantee Fund to Boost Private Infrastructure Investment Government Seeks Lenders to Back Infrastructure Financing Initiative South Africa’s government is negotiating with financial institutions to secure funding for a major credit-guarantee facility aimed at stimulating private sector investment in critical infrastructure projects, Deputy Finance MinisterContinue Reading

“`html Mali’s Industrial Sector Under Siege: Terrorist Attacks Target Key Economic Lifelines Escalating Violence Threatens Mali’s Industrial Backbone BAMAKO – Once considered Mali’s economic engines, industrial enterprises are now prime targets for shadowy extremist groups determined to cripple the nation’s job-creating sectors. A disturbing pattern of attacks has emerged, withContinue Reading

“`html Malian Political Icon Tiebilé Dramé Remembered: A Tribute to Courage and Conviction Former SADI Party President Honors Late Activist’s Legacy In an emotional tribute that resonates across Mali’s political landscape, former SADI Party President Dr. Oumar Mariko has commemorated the life and struggle of Tiebilé Dramé, a towering figureContinue Reading

“`html Igniting Innovation: BAF Alumni Shine at Industry Innovation Lab Workshop Collaborative Spirit Drives Entrepreneurial Success Stanley Mukasa, Associate Director of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), recently emphasized the power of strategic partnerships in fostering innovation. Speaking about CMU-Africa’s collaboration with the African Diaspora Network (ADN), Mukasa highlightedContinue Reading

“`html How Social and Wellness Clubs Are Fostering Black Joy and Community in the Digital Age The Rise of In-Person Connection in a Remote Work World In an era where Zoom calls and Slack messages dominate professional interactions, many are rediscovering the irreplaceable value of face-to-face connections. While digital platformsContinue Reading