By Michael Oduor with Agencies Construction has commenced in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia claims will be Africa’s largest airport and the continent’s most extensive aviation infrastructure project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid a ceremonial plaque on Saturday to mark the beginning of work at the site, situated 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. Financing The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications. Ethiopian Airlines will sponsor 30 percent of the construction, while the remaining 70 percent will be funded by other international institutions. The…
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The Malabo Montpellier Panel presents a synthesis of proven lessons on the ground to boost agricultural productivity, accelerate agrifood processing and trade, expand innovative finance mechanisms, improve food security and nutrition, advance economic equity, and build resilience to climate-related and economic shocks across Africa. A panel of global agricultural and policy experts has released a new playbook to support African countries as they begin implementing the Kampala Declaration on building resilient and sustainable agrifood systems from January 1, 2026. “Recipes for Success 2: Policy Innovations to Achieve the Kampala Declaration Goals“ synthesizes lessons from 70 country case studies conducted by the Malabo…
• Initiative seeks to address persistent disparities in breast cancer outcomes between high- and low-income countries, where survival rates remain significantly lower in sub-Saharan Africa • AMPATH and Innovations in Healthcare (in partnership with CHAI) will scale community- and country-led health solutions to help improve timely breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care • Builds on Pfizer’s commitment to creating a world where people with cancer can live better and longer lives and brings The Pfizer Foundation’s total breast cancer commitment to $25 million across five countries The Pfizer Foundation today announced a new three-year, $10 million investment through its Action & Impact: A…
How Africa Energy Indaba is mobilising DFIs, private capital and governments to accelerate bankable energy projects Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across the continent still lack access to reliable electricity. At the same time, constrained grids, aging infrastructure and limited access to affordable finance continue to hold back industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. Closing Africa’s energy gap will require more than ambition and policy commitments — it will require capital mobilisation at scale, effective risk mitigation,…
By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Somalia says it has cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates citing what it called strong evidence of actions undermining the country’s sovereignty and unity. This annulment includes deals and partnerships related to three ports, as well as bilateral security and defence cooperation. The rift is reportedly due to the UAE’s tacit support for Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state. “Having carefully assessed the latest developments and exercising its constitutional authority, the Council of Ministers hereby nullifies and revokes all existing agreements with the United Arab Emirates,” said…
By Rédaction Africanews The Gambia Reparations Commission has begun paying reparations to victims of human rights abuses perpetrated under the regime of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh, the body said in a statement on Monday. The commission described the move as a “significant milestone” in its mandate for “justice” and “dignity.” It said payments are being disbursed in phases, starting with victims who endured violations early in Jammeh’s rule. “The Commission reaffirms its unwavering commitment to delivering transformative, transparent and victim-centered reparations in accordance with its mandate,” the statement read. Jammeh, a military officer, seized power in a 1994 coup and held onto the presidency until…
She’s honest. She’s determined. She’s 16 years old. Her name is Ashley Lupondo, a Zimbabwean equestrian athlete, who is here to show Africa – against the odds – quitting is not an option. At just 16, Ashley Lupondo has already experienced her own swing offs of equestrian show tricks and sporting hardships, firsts and fails, heartbreak, hope, anxiety and loneliness, that come with competing globally for the high ground. Born to a humble Zimbabwean family, growing up in an outback cottage on a farmstead with horses – and sharing casual outrides with her best friend as a young girl –…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Amid the wind and heat, doctors like Ikhlas Ahmed Abdalla Adam are doing everything they can to help people in Sudan’s Northern State. The United Nations population agency (UNFPA)says this includes going so far as to donate their own blood. It is supporting emergency obstetric and reproductive health services at a clinic in Al-Affad Camp and Al-Dabbah Maternity Hospital. Assistance from the agency includes training community midwives, assisting displaced women, and roving midwife teams. Ikhlas says she worked at the Saudi Hospital in al-Fashir that was hit by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces during its…
Flutterwave is betting that its acquisition of Nigerian open-banking startup Mono will sharpen its push toward profitability and revive plans for a long-awaited IPO. The deal, whose terms were not disclosed, brings key infrastructure in-house, giving the fintech giant deeper access to financial data, enhanced identity verification, and reduced transaction costs. By ending per-transaction fees previously paid to Mono, Flutterwave expects to lift margins on account-to-account payments to at least 10%. The move also positions the company to tap new opportunities from Nigeria’s banking recapitalization, which could spur lending and digital commerce. After past delays linked to governance concerns and market…
At 75, Kenyan-born British ceramicist Magdalene Odundo is enjoying a powerful creative and market resurgence, driven by renewed global interest in contemporary ceramics. Drawing on decades of study across ancient civilizations, African traditions, and philosophy, Odundo treats clay as both a spiritual conduit and an intellectual pursuit. Her distinctive, burnished vessels—often echoing the human form—have long been prized by major museums, but recent auction results signal growing commercial recognition. A record-breaking sale in 2024 and her debut exhibition at Xavier Hufkens in Brussels underscore her rising profile. Rooted in timeless techniques yet open to experimentation, Odundo’s work bridges cultures, histories, and disciplines,…