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Pope Francis’ legacy and the conservative battle ahead

1 month ago | theafricareport.com | Patrick Smith |Laura Angela Bagnetto

The death on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, of Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years, prompted an outpouring of tributes reflecting his stature as a global moral authority from leaders across Africa and the world. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf sent condolences on behalf of the regional body, calling Pope Francis “a towering moral voice of our time and a steadfast advocate for peace, justice, compassion, and human dignity”.
Can Ghana’s new Sahel envoy bring the AoSS back into the fold?

Mar 4, 2025 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto |Kent Mensah

Ghana’s new special envoy to the Alliance of Sahel States (AoSS) seeks to improve the fractured relationship with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which withdrew from the regional Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) earlier this year to form a new alliance. Get full access to The Africa Report
Ghana tackles youth unemployment amid regional security concerns

Feb 4, 2025 | theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |Laura Angela Bagnetto |in Accra

As Ghana’s newly created Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment takes shape, its primary focus is addressing the country’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, a challenge that extends beyond its borders and fuels regional insecurity. Youth unemployment in Ghana currently stands at a staggering 38.8%, with nearly 68% of employed youth engaged in what are classified as vulnerable jobs – low-paying and unstable occupations offering no long-term security.
Ghana: Mahama puts seasoned veteran in post to liaise with Sahel states

Jan 25, 2025 | theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |Laura Angela Bagnetto

Ghana positions Colonel Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as the key liaison to the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS) to improve the fractured relationship with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, who will all have officially withdrawn from the regional Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) by 29 January.
Scientists hope African seeds can solve tomorrow’s hunger games

Nov 15, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto

Contributions of seeds from Chad and Nigeria are among 30,000 specimens recently transported to Norway and deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. It is the latest collection of seeds from the Africa that will safeguard against food insecurity, says the Crop Trust, an international non-profit dedicated to helping farmers.
Olympic refugee runner Dominic Lobalu: a fall won’t prevent him from going for gold

Aug 9, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto

Dominic Lobalu, an Olympic Refugee team athlete from South Sudan, was one of the three runners who fell after a collision during the final stretch of the men’s 5000M heat at the Paris Olympics earlier this week. Still, that fall has not stopped his determination. “I’m lucky I didn’t get injured, so I’m ready for Saturday,” says Lobalu, speaking in Paris alongside the world premiere of the short film on his life, To Chase a Dream.
South Africa’s Afrigen: thinking outside the (pharmaceutical) box

Jul 25, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto

From its arrival on the mRNA vaccine scene a few years ago, Cape Town-based Afrigen Biologics has made the healthcare community sit up and take notice. “We’re agile, we’re versatile, we’re flexible – we can do batches from 1,000 vials to 3,000,000 vials, which means that we have the ability to do small batches for clinical trials,” says Afrigen CEO Petro Terblanche.
‘Ian Khama seems to know a lot about poisoning’ – Botswana’s Masisi - The Africa Report.com

Jun 25, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto |Nicholas Norbrook

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Noo Saro-Wiwa: On a journey

Apr 12, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Laura Angela Bagnetto

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Ghana: Alan Kyerematen, independent future president?

Feb 8, 2024 | theafricareport.com | Jonas Nyabor |Laura Angela Bagnetto |in Accra

A stalwart of the ruling party, Alan Kyerematen was passed over for the presidential ticket. He has since quit the ruling party to strike out on his own. Loyalists in the NPP criticise him, claiming is handing the presidency to the rival NDC by splitting his own party’s voting bloc. But he is not backing down. Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.