Nigeria Emerges as The Most Influential Nation On The Internet in 2023
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By The African Times/USA Investigative Team Nigeria has emerged as the top-ranking country on the internet in our 2023 Influential Countries ranking. Following closely are the United States of America and India, securing the second and third positions, respectively. During the review period, Nigerians displayed […]
How Landlocked Ethiopia Is Dealing With Neighbors For Better Seaport Access
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Djibouti is the main port for all foreign aid going to Ethiopia. Sean Gallup/Getty Images By Namhla Matshanda Ethiopia’s access to the coast has occupied the minds of the country’s rulers since time immemorial. This is because being landlocked undermines Ethiopia’s ability to grow its economy, develop its military […]
World Famous Kofi Ansah Returns To Ghana And Transforms Her Fashion Industry
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Kofi Ansah changed fashion in Ghana after his return from the UK. Eric Don-Arthur, courtesy of Kofi Ansah Foundation By Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie & Akosua Darkwa & Katherine Gough In the 1950s and 1960s, young Africans were assisted financially by their governments to study in western […]
Rwanda welcomes medical students fleeing Sudan war
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. A group of medical students from Sudan has been welcomed to Rwanda to continue their studies after a civil war erupted in mid-April. Their campus at the University of Medical Sciences and Technology was overrun and turned into a base by fighters in the capital, […]
New Approach Needed As Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on The Upswing in West Africa
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease. Wikimedia Common By Peter Adigwe Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood diseases whose symptoms are anemia and blockage of blood vessels. About 80% of sickle cell cases worldwide occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The lack of access […]
..And Kremlin Writes Off Africa’s Multi-billion-dollar Debt
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Russia wrote off debts to African countries for a total of $23 billion, President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Summit, TASS said. During the session, the Russian president also confirmed the intention of the parties to further strengthen cooperation in economic and […]
Russian-Western Conflict Highlights Trade Imbalance With Africa
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Igor Delanoë When looking at Russia’s presence and activities in Africa, there are a few key ideas to keep in mind. First of all, Russia has no vital interest on the African continent. Moscow considers that its perceived vital interests remain concentrated in the […]
African Architects At Venice exhibition Call For decolonization, New Start
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Reserved for subscribers Visitors to the central exhibition, Force Majeure. Simone Padovani/Getty Images Presented since 1979, the Venice Architecture Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) is possibly the most influential architecture exhibition in the world. For the first time, this year’s edition is curated by an African architect, Lesley Lokko. […]
A $331 Billion Deal Source Africa Set To Bridge Funding Gap For African Businesses
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Reserved for subscribers By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa It will be interesting to see if something something substantial, in the long run, will come out of a new venture to empower African enterprises. This comes in the form of Deal Source Africa, a comprehensive programme to connect African […]
Is The New German Migration Package a Threat To Africa’s Skilled Resources?
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Aly Tandian Germany presented a project for migrant counselling centers in five African countries, offering a selected category of Africans the opportunity to settle on its soil. A correspondent spoke with sociologist Aly Tandian about the significance of the decision. Why is Germany considering bringing skilled […]