Upbeat Africa
Future Entrepreneurs and Leaders Bringing Hope
In an effort to “restore hope to hopeless girls,” five girls from Kenya created an app to…
President Magufuli: A good example of leadership and good governance in Africa
Article written by Serge Adotevi Télécharger la version Française in PDF, Download English PDF File The Republic…
Science Technology Engineering and Math Students Represent African Countries at the First Global Robotics Competition
Did you know that every sixty seconds one child dies of a water related disease? Access to…
The Mothers with the Future of South Sudan in Mind
In an effort to make South Sudan a suitable place to raise children, more women and mothers…
Digital Education Training for Africa’s Youth
To combat the unemployment and poverty that Africa’s growing youth population is likely to face, Google has…
UBUNTUFM: PROMOTING A MORE COLLECTIVE WORLD
UbuntuFM is an on-line community, with several outlets on the web, aiming to spread the Ubuntu message…
Rapping to Protect Youth From Emigration Dangers
Poor economic stability has been the ultimate factor driving Gambian emigration. Since gaining independence in 1965, Gambia…
Changing Perceptions of Africa, One Photo at a Time
The Instagram account Everyday Africa is made up of photos and captions that work to dispel the…
Kicking a Goal for Inclusivity
The 1994 genocide in Rwanda left the country deeply divided and hopeless. In an effort to re-establish…
Listening to Heal a Nation
The Benebikira Sisters, the oldest indigenous congregation in Rwanda, have a number of nuns in their community…
Kenyan Man Doing His Part to Protect Local Wildlife
A Kenyan man has been driving numerous hours to Tsavo West National Park four days a week…
Increased Recognition of Africa’s Female Entrepreneurs
AFJN is pleased to see successful African women increasingly receiving the recognition they deserve. In March, Forbes…
Reward for Whistleblowers in Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is offering a 5 percent reward to whistleblowers reporting on individuals…
Remembering Mr. Ahmed Kathrada, an anti-apartheid Advocate in South Africa
As we mourn the loss of Mr. Ahmed Kathrada, whom passed away this March, we take the…
Pope Francis Travels to Egypt as a ‘Messenger of Peace’
One of Pope Francis’ intentions of going to Egypt is to be a “messenger of peace” as…
Africa Stands With Refugees
Somalia’s Minister of Health, Mohammed Abdullahi, recognizes Ethiopia’s admirable position of accepting refugees and offering support while…
A Win for Kenya as Husband and Wife Win Paris Marathon
Husband and wife Paul Lonyagata and Purity Rionoripo both competed in the 41st Paris Marathon and won!…
President of Tanzania Upholds Promise to Order an Audit of Mining Company
President John Magufuli upholds his presidential campaign platform promise to combat tax evasion as he orders an…
Reparations Granted to Victims of War Crimes in the DRC
In the midst of turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding the stalled presidential elections, people…
ECOWAS Upholds Presidential Term Limits in Gambia Leading to the Election of Adama Barrow
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with the support of the UN and the ECOMIG…
