Today: October 18, 2024
East Coast cities including DC, Delaware, and Philadelphia have declared code reds due to hazardous air quality triggered by smoke from Canadian wildfires. Health advisories urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors, while several schools have suspended outdoor activities amid the environmental crisis.…
Adkins' challenges the conventional approach to aid and assistance, emphasizing the importance of partnership, collaboration, and self-reliance. He asserts that Africa's future lies in the hands of its own people, who possess the creativity, entrepreneurship, and resilience to shape their own destiny.…
Rock 'n' Roll legend Tina Turner, known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Her powerful vocals and electrifying performances made her an iconic figure in the music industry, leaving…
At the Georgetown Africa Business Conference, experts delved into the future of Africa, examining the crucial elements for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability on the continent. Through discussions on investing in human capital, fostering the creative industry, and driving the energy transition,…
Empowering women in business through resources, support, and access to capital was the focus of the recent Empowerment Bazaar hosted by Empowering Initiatives, which offered inspiring stories, grant resources, and tips for finding grants for small businesses.…
Learning from the author behind Empowered Women - The epidemiologist and women’s healthcare specialist shares the five principles to accomplishing your goals and living your best life as a woman.…
US Rep Oye put together a Money Mixer that brought together diverse entrepreneurs and government representatives to discuss grants and contracts. The panelists emphasized the need for education, attention to detail, and creativity to succeed in acquiring government funding, aiming to bridge…
Tensions have risen in Sudan as the country’s leaders, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), have grown increasingly suspicious of each other. The two leaders jointly carried out a coup in 2021 but their alliance began to fray,…
Dilawar Syed, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs on U.S. Africa Relations, Talents, and Technology “It is so important that we build this ecosystem, develop the talents and adopt open platforms; in fact, you help…
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Africa’s development, with many individuals and organizations discussing ways to help the continent. However, as Amlaz Negash, founder of the African Diaspora Network, points out, these discussions often lack the voices, ideas,…
