Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and European Investment Bank Launch Initiative to Empower Women in Africa
LUXEMBOURG and SEATTLE (May 21, 2024) – In a significant step towards enhancing women’s economic power in Kenya, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a new partnership. This initiative aims to tackle key barriers to financial inclusion and promote gender equality through a €30 million microfinance programme. […]
African Union Joins Global Mourning for Iranian President Raisi
Known as a hardline cleric, he was seen as a potential successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989.
El-Nino Rains Devastate East Africa: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced
The widespread displacements affected hundreds of thousands in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.
Ford Foundation and East African Court of Justice Collaborate to Strengthen Justice and Civic Space
It has committed to support training initiatives for Judges and court staff in various thematic areas to enhance the Court’s jurisprudence.
Ruto’s US State Visit Highlights Biden’s Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa
The visit underscores how American cities like Atlanta contribute to US foreign policy by fostering direct connections and collaborations with global partners. This approach moves beyond traditional diplomatic channels, highlighting the importance of grassroots engagement and the role of cities in international relations. Atlanta, with its vibrant African Diaspora and dynamic civic community, serves as an ideal location for such interactions.
Why President Ruto’s U.S. State Visit Matters for Africa
Kenya has emerged as an indispensable ally for the U.S. in addressing security concerns in Africa.
Why Ruto’s State Visit to the US Matters to Africa: Kenya as a Strategic Partner on Trade and Security
Ruto’s visit also aims to bolster economic ties between Kenya and the United States. Kenya seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which eliminates import tariffs on goods from eligible African nations. This trade pact, set to expire in 2025, is crucial for Kenya and other African countries looking to expand their export markets.
Kenyan President William Ruto Meets US Counterpart Joe Biden in Historic Washington Visit, What’s at stake for Africa
Kenyan President William Ruto is set to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington this week, marking the first state visit by a Kenyan president to the United States in two decades and the first by an African leader since 2008. The agenda is expected to be dominated by discussions on the crisis in Haiti […]