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James A. Abi

James A. Abi Journalist

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James Abi is a journalist, media entrepreneur and founder of Africa Pro 24 Media, an African-focused digital newsroom committed to telling stories that matter to the continent and its people.

His journalism focuses on African politics, business, development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation and the social and economic issues shaping communities across Africa. He is particularly interested in stories that go beyond headlines to examine the people, policies and forces driving change across the continent.

Through Africa Pro 24 Media, James is building a platform that gives African journalists and voices greater space to report on Africa from African perspectives, while producing credible, accessible and impactful journalism for audiences in Africa and around the world.

He is passionate about strengthening African journalism, supporting emerging journalists and using digital media to contribute to a better-informed, development-ready Africa.

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The Election Stress Test: Democracy's Fragile Year Explainers

The Election Stress Test: Democracy's Fragile Year

Across Africa, a wave of elections is approaching that will test not only who wins and who loses, but whether the ballot box itself still holds the power to deliver change. From the streets of Nairobi to the polling stations of Bissau, a generation that once marched for change is now preparing to vote—and the political establishments they are challenging are not entirely sure how to respond.

Oct 19, 2026 66
Kenya's Ebola Cases Rise to Eight as Africa CDC Pledges Continued Support Healthcare

Kenya's Ebola Cases Rise to Eight as Africa CDC Pledges Continued Support

Kenya has confirmed a total of eight Ebola cases, with the Africa CDC reaffirming its support for the country's response efforts. All cases are linked to a single imported case from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and authorities report no evidence of community transmission at this stage.

Oct 19, 2026 9
Egypt and South Korea Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership, Launch CEPA Negotiations Corporate Africa

Egypt and South Korea Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership, Launch CEPA Negotiations

Egypt and South Korea have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a significant deepening of ties between Seoul and Cairo across trade, defence, energy and technology.

Oct 9, 2026 28
Ramaphosa & Mahama Arrive in Egypt for AU Mid-Year Summit and Alamein Africa Forum Geopolitics

Ramaphosa & Mahama Arrive in Egypt for AU Mid-Year Summit and Alamein Africa Forum

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana have arrived in Alamein, Egypt, to participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, bringing together continental leaders to assess progress on economic integration, peace and security and sustainable development.

Oct 3, 2026 38
Eskom Extends Solar Fee Waiver, Seeks Tariff Increase Governance

Eskom Extends Solar Fee Waiver, Seeks Tariff Increase

Eskom has extended its waiver of registration fees for rooftop solar installations indefinitely, removing an immediate cost barrier for households, while simultaneously pushing ahead with a proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase that would take effect in April 2027 if approved.

Oct 1, 2026 47
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 4,000 Diseases & Prevention

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 4,000

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,000 deaths reported, as the World Health Organization warns the epidemic remains uncontrolled and is spreading to new provinces in what has become the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history.

Sep 29, 2026 55
Tenth Woman Found Dead in Ekurhuleni within 2 Months as Serial Killer Fears Deepen Gender Based Violence

Tenth Woman Found Dead in Ekurhuleni within 2 Months as Serial Killer Fears Deepen

South African police have confirmed the discovery of a tenth woman's body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing the total number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months to ten and intensifying fears that a serial killer or killers may be operating in the area.

Sep 26, 2026 109
Mathematics Is Your Birthright: Reclaiming the African Genius Within Opinions

Mathematics Is Your Birthright: Reclaiming the African Genius Within

Every African child is born a mathematician. They count before they can read. They recognise patterns before they can write. They solve problems before they enter a classroom. The question is not whether African children have the capacity for mathematics—it is why so many are made to believe they do not.

Sep 25, 2026 206
Powering Your Home in Africa: A Practical Guide to Generating Your Own Electricity Renewable Energy

Powering Your Home in Africa: A Practical Guide to Generating Your Own Electricity

Across Africa, more than 600 million people still live without reliable electricity. For millions more, the grid exists but fails constantly—leaving homes dark, businesses crippled and families dependent on expensive, polluting alternatives like diesel generators and kerosene lamps.

Sep 25, 2026 552
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