On Monday, the White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shared the US’s plans to commit $55 billion to support Africa “across a wide range of sectors” and in close partnership with the (US) Congress. This was just a day before the second US-Africa Leaders Summit, where President Biden is hosting 50 African Heads of State, kicked off. Sullivan explained that the plan would be in line with African Union’s Agenda 2063, a strategic framework for the continent’s sustainable, socio-economic development. “The entire first substantive session that the president will chair at the summit is on Agenda 2063. That is…
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This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit could not have come at a more opportune moment. The first since President Barack Obama hosted African leaders in 2014, it is taking place against the backdrop of a certain urgency, induced by a noticeable shift in the temper of U.S.-Africa relations. The reasons behind this shift are not far-fetched, the most predominant one being a newfound assertiveness on the part of African leaders owing to the changed diplomatic and strategic milieu in the region. While differences between Africa and the United States over the Ukraine conflict have been pivotal, it is clear that…
Lolebezi embodies everything you want in a safari. As a property, it effortlessly blends two qualities: elegance and adventure. Its’ sophisticated and luxurious design is peppered with playful colours and thoughtful touches. And although its’ look and décor are utterly gorgeous, in typical ABC fashion, it still feels rustic, comfortable, and inviting. like you can make yourself at home, despite being in the faraway reaches of Zambia. Lolebezi has eight rooms (including 2 family suites) which are located in eastern Lower Zambezi National Park. LZNP is where mountains meet rivers and plains meet forests. Its’ diversity of environments makes for…
Nigeria’s World Cup stars have hailed Morocco for their incredible run at the ongoing Qatar 2022 World Cup, which ended on Wednesday after they crashed out in the semi-finals in Qatar. The Atlas Lions lost 2-0 to champions France on Wednesday, after an amazing run in the tournament, which saw them defeat favourites Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, on their way to becoming the first African side to reach the Mundial’s last four. A goal in each half from Theo Hernandez and Kolo Muani sent the defending champions into the final of the World Cup for the second time in four…
Many travelers to Rwanda only know about the Volcanoes, Akagera, and Nyungwe National Parks. But, there exists another hidden gem in the northwest of Rwanda near the Lake Kivu region. Gishwati Mukura National Park is the latest and fourth addition to the already popular list of Rwanda National Parks.Gishwati Mukura National Park comprises the larger Gishwati rainforest and the smaller Mukura rainforest. Both are separated by a buffer zone of around 30 miles. As this Park has been opened to the public only recently in 2020, many tour operators forget to add this to their itineraries.But, we don’t want our…
By Roxanne ReidWe pulled up at the Tankwa Padstal in the Karoo. Officially, it’s on the R355 about 70km from Ceres, on the way to Calvinia or the Tankwa Karoo National Park in South Africa. Unofficially, it’s somewhere between nothing and nowhere. Two bikers were switching off their engines and taking off their helmets. We greeted them in Afrikaans and asked how their ride had been. They looked at us as if we were from outer space. We discovered it was because they spoke Portuguese, but no Afrikaans. Their English wasn’t all that hot either. Such barriers were too hard…
Comment on this storyCommentYou’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. During the World Cup, we’ll also be featuring coverage of the drama on and off the pitch. Join us!Morocco’s journey to the World Cup semifinals has all the makings of a fairy tale. Game after game in Qatar, the unfancied North African side improbably swept past favored opponents, surging to victory with tenacity, bravado and no shortage of talent. Their triumphs have…
L ast Monday night was a good one for fashion, perhaps we rename it “Monslay.” The red carpets were bursting with unique looks—one that had us staying up all night anticipating the looks of our favorite black stars. Most fashion enthusiasts have The British Fashion Awards pinned on their calendar, and this iconic fashion event delivered true to its reputation on Monday. Beyond that, we also saw a slew of other events on every corner of the fashion calendar that had the stars dress accordingly. It was easy to spot stylish celebs swaying in remarkable clothing, all in celebration of…
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Let’s turn together to First John and chapter five. First John, chapter five. As you do so, let me quickly say: it’s been a real joy for me to have been with you the last few days. Some of you, we’ve managed to catch up here and there, chat a little bit, know what’s happening in your life and it’s been very, very encouraging to me to also realize that some of you have really been relating through social media without me knowing. That’s been another aspect that has really encouraged me, that I’m not coming as a total stranger…