Day: September 8, 2025

Can the AU Drive a Realistic African Climate Agenda?(By Prince Israel Orekha)

Mr Mohammed

About Author-Global Director ,Connected Advocacy,israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng   As Africa Climate Week, #ACS2 opens, one pressing question lingers: Can the African Union (AU) chart a realistic and united pathway to address Africa’s climate crisis—or will the gathering become another symbolic ceremony remembered only in speeches? The urgency is undeniable. Africa stands at the frontline of climate change, yet its fragmented approaches and weak governance systems risk undermining the continent’s ability to respond effectively. For the AU to lead meaningfully, several critical issues must be addressed: Building Unity of Purpose The AU must…

African economies urged to invest in research for industrial transformation

Mr Mohammed

African economies have been challenged to boost their investment in research to power the continent’s industrial transformation by accelerating development of homegrown innovations that reinforce autonomy, sustainability, and technological sovereignty, said an official statement issued in Algiers,Monday. Speaking during the official launch of the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) on the sidelines of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, the statement said,the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director for Research at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Dr. Yemi Kale noted that while Africa accounts for less…

Arise Africa! Pan-Africanism is Diseased(By Alice Frimpong Sarkodie)

Mr Mohammed

Author:—-MsSark,LifeCoach,Director,Nobel Heights School, Ghana,alice.sarks@gmail.com Introduction Pan-Africanism, the dream of a truly united Africa struggles to move from dream to reality.Why? Because of Colonial Leftover Syndrome.This syndrome cripples us by distorting our mindset. It poisons unity at its root. Let us name its symptoms: Division Instead of Unity Colonial borders fragmented us, cutting across ethnic groups, languages and kingdoms. Today, instead of dismantling those walls, we defend them fiercely, treating one another as foreigners on our own continent. Effect on Pan-Africanism: Every group pushes its own agenda. Mistrust overshadows partnership. We thirst…