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Ford Foundation Visit to Nigeria Highlights Local Leadership Driving West Africa’s Development…
Across Africa, development is increasingly being defined not by external prescriptions but by the strength of leadership within communities themselves. A recent visit to Nigeria by Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken reinforces this…
Hospitality Hackathon 2026 to Build Africa’s Next Generation of AI-Powered Tourism Solutions
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s technology and hospitality sectors are set to converge in one of the region’s most ambitious innovation initiatives with the launch of Hospitality Hackathon 2026, a national program designed to develop artificial…
Obama Foundation Launches Volunteer Programme for Presidential Center
The Obama Foundation has launched a new volunteer initiative ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June 2026, inviting community members to serve as “Ambassadors” who will help welcome visitors and support public…
Uduimoh Umolu and Jon Basil: A New Model for African-Owned Global Brands
Jon Basil Tequila is not simply a spirits brand. It is a cultural platform in the making.
Founded in Chicago by Uduimoh Umolu, a Nigerian and Ghanaian-descended entrepreneur, Jon Basil represents a new class of African-diaspora founders…
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $10 Million to Accelerate Mission 300 Electrification Drive Across…
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a new $10 million funding commitment to support Mission 300, a major electrification initiative aimed at connecting 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030.
The announcement was made…
Pitchsiders: Redefining Elite Sports Storytelling Through Access, Instinct, and Emotion
In modern sports media, access is everywhere — but meaning is rare. Pitchsiders has built its reputation by understanding the difference.
Founded in 2023 on the eve of AFCON in Ivory Coast, Pitchsiders emerged at a moment when African…
Omar Kojo Thielemans: Senegal, Basketball, and the Making of a Global Competitor
Omar Thielemans is not your everyday professional athlete. The 6‑foot‑8 small forward has steadily built a reputation as a versatile, team‑first competitor whose journey across continents — from West Africa to Europe and across Africa’s top…
Isaline: How a Martinique Born Creator Became One of Benin’s Most Powerful Cultural Storytellers
When Isaline first arrived in Benin in 2022, she did not expect her life to change. What began as a visit quickly turned into a sense of belonging that felt deeper than tourism, deeper than curiosity, and deeper than nostalgia.
“I…
Yonas Berhe: Comedy, Culture, and Cross-Continental Influence
Yonas Berhe is not simply a comedian. He is a cultural entrepreneur operating at the intersection of diaspora identity, live events, and creative enterprise.
Born and raised in the United States to Eritrean roots, Berhe has built a…
Sewing Dignity, Building Futures: Bella Africa Supports Future of Africa’s Norviwo Clothing Studio
On 25th February 2026, Bella Africa donated four sewing machines to the Future of Africa team to support the completion of its Norviwo Clothing Studio, a dedicated training space designed to equip vulnerable youth with practical,…