For thousand years, one of the greatest civilization in human history blossomed in the valley of the Nile today characterised by an inestimable legacy. The invention of an original form of writing through ideograms and hieroglyphs stepped human species out of Prehistory. This multi-faceted Egypt, successively Antic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Ottoman and then Republican, which […]
How to reconcile mining and social sustainability
Alliance Minière Responsable (AMR) is the first French company to invest in the Guinean Bauxite sector, two decades after the departure of the aluminium conglomerate Pechiney. AMR is mostly known as the company who wants to “do mining differently”, aiming to develop sustainable mining projects in Africa respecting both the environment and the local communities. […]
The menace of Illegal fishing in West Africa
The coast of West Africa is home to some of the most abundant fishing grounds on the planet. Historically, these rich waters teem with some of the world’s most sought after fish, such as mackerel, marlin, shrimp, sardines, barracuda and more. For thousands of years, coastal West Africans have relied on this plentiful bounty for […]
Ethiopia wins non-permanent seat on UN Security Council
Ethiopia has just been elected to take a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the upcoming two years. This election will particularly resonate with Ethiopians, and provide an opportunity to voice concerns over East Africa to the world stage. It is also signifies progress in a country that has long stagnated politically and […]
The First-Ever Refugee Olympic Team
For the first time in history, a team made entirely of refugees and stateless persons will be competing in the world’s largest sporting competition: the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympics could not come at a better time: 2016 has, thus far, been a year of divisive challenges, simmering fear and […]
Banks Turn to Fintech in Africa to Survive Disruption
The conventional banking model that has been prevalent throughout the rest of the world for hundreds of years has struggled to sink its teeth into Africa. Today up to 80% of Africans do not use, or have access to traditional banking services. The high cost of banking infrastructure coupled with the dearth of assets and […]
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