Conference spotlights youth entrepreneurship in Africa

African youth entrepreneurs supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group took center stage at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on Monday in Germany. During a session, titled “Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Africa,” executives of the African Development Bank and its partner the African Guarantee Fund, as well as young African business leaders showcased innovative approaches […]

African leaders address peace, security challenges

The inaugural Annual Peace and Security Dialogue (ASPD) hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, kicked off over the weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa with some inspiring talks from both political leaders and academics. Speakers set the scene and provided thought starters for delegates. The dialogue serves as a platform to start meaningful conversation about the […]

Africa to take center stage at BRICS+ Fashion Summit

A majority of African countries will take part in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, Russia.  The summit is set to be the largest event in the fashion world, serving as a platform for the exchange of experience between leading industry players from emerging markets. Africa will be represented by delegations from over 30 countries, […]