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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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SAFA Appoints Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana Coach for a Second Spell Football

SAFA Appoints Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana Coach for a Second Spell

The South African Football Association has approved the appointment of Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, with the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly mentor set to replace Hugo Broos following the Belgian's departure after leading the team to a historic World Cup campaign.

Aug 8, 2026 254
Morocco Revenge South Africa to Reach WAFCON Semifinals and Book World Cup Spot Football

Morocco Revenge South Africa to Reach WAFCON Semifinals and Book World Cup Spot

Hosts Morocco secured a place in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals and qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Saturday.

Aug 8, 2026 242
Morocco vs South Africa: High-Stakes WAFCON Quarter-Final Rematch Football

Morocco vs South Africa: High-Stakes WAFCON Quarter-Final Rematch

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will see a blockbuster quarter-final rematch on Saturday, August 8, as defending champions South Africa take on hosts Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 final. The winner not only advances to the semi-finals but also secures automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Aug 7, 2026 187
Parliamentary Oversight in Education: Legislatures Across Africa Strengthen Accountability and Financing for Foundational Learning Education Policy

Parliamentary Oversight in Education: Legislatures Across Africa Strengthen Accountability and Financing for Foundational Learning

Parliaments across Africa are assuming a more active role in education governance, conducting landmark inquiries into foundational learning, summoning school principals to answer for public funds, and using budget oversight to force increased investment in early-grade literacy and numeracy.

Aug 7, 2026 573
Inclusive Education Support Expands Across Africa as Governments and Partners Invest in Marginalised Learners Education Policy

Inclusive Education Support Expands Across Africa as Governments and Partners Invest in Marginalised Learners

Aug 7, 2026 217
University Scholarship Programmes Expanding Across Africa Scholarships

University Scholarship Programmes Expanding Across Africa

A new wave of university scholarship programmes is transforming higher education access across Africa, with institutional partnerships, philanthropic investment and targeted community initiatives creating new pathways for students who would otherwise be excluded from tertiary education.

Aug 7, 2026 226
Teacher Professionalisation: Botswana Teaching Professionals Council and UNICEF Partner Education Policy

Teacher Professionalisation: Botswana Teaching Professionals Council and UNICEF Partner

Classrooms across Botswana are set to benefit from a new P600,000 funding injection that the United Nations Children's International Children's Emergency Fund has awarded to the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council to fast-track the professionalisation of local educators, with the collaboration aiming to advance teacher leadership, continuous education and modernise classrooms through safe digital spaces.

Aug 7, 2026 200
Protecting Education in Conflict: African Union and Lesotho Lead Urgent Call for Action Education Policy

Protecting Education in Conflict: African Union and Lesotho Lead Urgent Call for Action

Lesotho has issued a powerful call for urgent continental action to protect schools, teachers and learners from the devastating effects of armed conflict, warning that the prolonged disruption of education across Africa threatens the continent's peace, stability and development.

Aug 7, 2026 196
New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens Education

New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens

African governments are turning to philanthropic foundations to address a $77 billion annual education financing gap, as traditional public funding struggles to meet the continent's education targets and demand for digital skills rises across the continent.

Aug 7, 2026 221
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