Mainstreaming Africa in G20 Agenda

Opinion by Opinion India assumes the G20 presidency at a very challenging period in modern human history. Not since the end of the Cold War has the world been so fractured and polarised as a result of several simultaneous challenges. Thomas Friedman has described the current era as the ‘Age of Acceleration.’ Several global issues are cascading on the…

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Fostering collaboration to address environmental challenges in Africa

Distinguished Ministers, Delegates, colleagues, and friends, All Protocols observed. Greetings to you all! For nearly 40 years, the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment has served as a guiding light in perilous environmental times. It has helped this diverse continent forge consensus around the most pressing threats to our planet – and it has given Africa a powerful voice…

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10 best African countries for business: Forbes rankings unveiled

When it comes to economic vitality and opportunities for entrepreneurs, Africa offers a diverse landscape of business potential. Forbes has recently released its rankings for the Best African Countries for Business, providing insights into the most promising nations for investment, growth, and innovation. Let’s delve into the list and explore the standout performers: 1. Mauritius Mauritius takes the top…

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Africa Can Become New Global Supply Chain Force – UNCTAD

African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost prosperity, but this depends on their ability to harness key market and investment trends, the UN’s trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday. In a new report, UNCTAD shows that Africa can become a major exporter of higher value-added goods, creating growth…

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Some diplomats are a burden to the state, says Samia

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that some diplomats are a burden to the state given their below par performances at their stations of work with very minimal delivery. Speaking on Wednesday August 16, 2023 while swearing in the newly appointed envoys she said that at certain point she was asked to change ambassador in one of the Southern…

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Some diplomats are a burden to the state, says Samia

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that some diplomats are a burden to the state given their below par performances at their stations of work with very minimal delivery. Speaking on Wednesday August 16, 2023 while swearing in the newly appointed envoys she said that at certain point she was asked to change ambassador in one of the Southern…

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