Ethiopia and the African Union Development Agency Collaborate on Genome Editing for Sustainable Development
The Honorable Dr. Belete Mola, Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, received ateam from the African Union Development Agency, headed by Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Head ofthe Genome Editing Initiative. The discussion was characterized as positive, emphasizingEthiopia’s dedication to facilitating the landscape analysis exercise on genome editing (GEd)throughout the nation. Dr. Belete confirmed that the Ethiopian […]
The Power of Science Communication in Shaping the Future of Genome Editing in Africa
By Seleman Yusuph Kitenge The recently concluded webinar on science communication, held on August 22, 2024, brought together a diverse group of participants from across the globe, highlighting the significance of genome editing (GEd) and its potential to transform agriculture, food security, and resilience to climate change in Africa. The panelists, drawn from academia, research […]
Vice President speaks at leadership conference
By Uchenna Ekwo Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, GCON will headline the inaugural Executive Leadership Education scheduled to take place on August 26-30, 2024, at the University Ibadan, Oyo State. A message from the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed confirmed Vice President’s acceptance […]
Youths damage crops in disputed farmland
Cash crops, economic trees, and leased farmland valued at two million Naira have been destroyed at rural Amagwu community, Umuavulu Abor in Udi local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria by restive youths allegedly hired by anonymous community leaders. Narrating the incident, the emotionally distraught farmer, Mrs. Ifeaoma Igwe explained how she lost crops such […]
Managing Global Shifts, Future Pathways of Africa in the G20
By Seleman Yusuph Kitenge As a result of the ongoing Sino-US competition where any possibility of cooperation is edging out, the world is getting more and more bipolar. Economic issues are still evidently important but geopolitical power is taking new forms. Major players in global politics such as the U.S., China and the EU are […]
Protest in Minna over High Cost of Living
By Osita Chinedu Residents of the Niger state capital Minna, yesterday took to the roads in protest of the high cost of living and its attendant hardships being faced by Nigerians due to the economic policies of the Tinubu administration. The protest which was started by youths and later joined by men and women brought […]
Africa Growth Opportunity Act Forum takes off in South Africa
US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has emphasized the importance of partnership between the United States and African countries to achieve economic growth in the continent. Addressing government, private sector, and civil society leaders at the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum in South Africa, Blinken noted that the core of the United States strategy […]
Nigerian politicians campaign for votes
Ahead of the February 25th Presidential election, Nigerian politicians are crisscrossing the entire country in search of votes. Pictured are Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Senator Sanni Musa; Sen Smart Adeyemi and former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen Wamako, the Sultan Bello at the International Airport Sokoto for the Ashiwaju/Shettima presidential campaign in Sokoto, North […]
Unleashing the Power of Economic Diplomacy: Tanzania’s Path to Prosperity
By Seleman Yusuph Kitenge Tanzania, like many countries around the world, has been facing significant economic challenges in recent years due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war which have created socio-economic shocks affecting the majority of the people in the country. With a rapidly growing population and a need to […]