Lagos, NIGERIA – As we celebrate Africa’s Women’s Day, a pivotal moment in African history deserves revisiting. Let’s go back in time to a gathering that took place in Tanzania in 1962 when women from across the newly independent nations of Africa converged in Dar es Salaam, united by a…
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A New Chapter: The EU’s Global Gateway and Africa’s Ascent
For decades, the narrative surrounding Africa-Europe relations has often been one of dependence and aid. Many people believe that Africa needs a saviour. However, despite its young population and abundant natural resources, it has taken longer than expected for the continent to firmly establish itself in the global world order.…
Timbuktoo: UNDP Launches Pan-African Fintech Hub to Fuel Innovation Across the Continent
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is ushering in a new era of African innovation with the launch of the Timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos, Nigeria. This groundbreaking initiative unveiled a pioneer cohort of 42 startups from 31 countries, marking the first step in UNDP’s $1 billion effort to support…