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James A. Abi

James A. Abi Journalist

@Jamesabi

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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International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations Wellness

International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations

The United Nations is observing International Youth Day on 12 August 2026 under the theme "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," recognising that while young people's lives are shaped by different national and local realities, their aspirations for dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, decent work, quality education and a sustainable future are remarkably similar across borders.

Aug 12, 2026 192
Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba, 15 Dead and 27 Missing Humanitarian Crisis

Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba, 15 Dead and 27 Missing

An overloaded passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, with 77 others rescued, as authorities confirmed the vessel was carrying more passengers than its capacity of 90.

Aug 12, 2026 174
SA Official Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6% Economy

SA Official Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6%

South Africa's official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first quarter, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday.

Aug 11, 2026 214
How African Startup Funding Works: A Practical Guide for Founders and Investors Explainers

How African Startup Funding Works: A Practical Guide for Founders and Investors

Africa's startup ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting over $1.5 billion in funding during the first half of 2026 alone, but the way money flows to entrepreneurs has undergone a fundamental shift—one that demands new strategies from founders and a deeper understanding of how capital actually works across the continent.

Aug 11, 2026 244
Northern Kenya Sweeps Top Honours At 9th Young Scientists Kenya Exhibition The Next 54

Northern Kenya Sweeps Top Honours At 9th Young Scientists Kenya Exhibition

Wajir students win national title with an AI drought-warning system as Marsabit team takes second place with a water-saving smart garden.

Aug 11, 2026 204
Africa's Time to Reclaim Its Glory: From Colonial Contracts to Economic Sovereignty Opinions

Africa's Time to Reclaim Its Glory: From Colonial Contracts to Economic Sovereignty

The future of Africa is not a question of potential but of choice. For decades, the continent has been held back by a legacy of unfair economic agreements signed at independence, the extraction of natural resources without local benefit, and a systemic underinvestment in human capital. The time for action is now.

Aug 10, 2026 295
South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections: Key Dates and What to Expect Voting & Registration

South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections: Key Dates and What to Expect

South Africa is officially heading to the polls on 4 November 2026, with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa having gazetted the proclamation of the election date on 7 August, marking the formal start of the 89-day countdown to the local government elections.

Aug 10, 2026 177
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Faces Growing Scrutiny Governance

Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Faces Growing Scrutiny

Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traoré has returned to international scrutiny amid mounting concerns over shrinking civic space, human rights abuses and a widening crackdown on dissent, even as he continues to attract support among sections of African youth who view him as a symbol of sovereignty and anti-colonial resistance.

Aug 9, 2026 335
Nigerian Innovator Khalifa Aminu Unveils Glass V2 for Visually Impaired Users The Next 54

Nigerian Innovator Khalifa Aminu Unveils Glass V2 for Visually Impaired Users

Young Nigerian tech innovator Khalifa Aminu has unveiled Glass V2, the second generation of his sensory glasses developed to help visually impaired people detect obstacles and navigate their surroundings more independently, building on a project that first brought the Kano-based inventor international attention in 2024.

Aug 9, 2026 757
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