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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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Articles by James A. Abi

Rights Group Warns of Escalating Crackdown on Civil Society Politics

Rights Group Warns of Escalating Crackdown on Civil Society

Human rights group Civicus has added Burkina Faso to its 2026 watchlist following what it describes as a sharp escalation in the military government's crackdown on civil society, political opposition and independent voices, warning that the country now faces one of the fastest deteriorations of civic space in the Sahel.

Aug 3, 2026 167
5 Reasons to Visit Arusha National Park in Tanzania Tourism

5 Reasons to Visit Arusha National Park in Tanzania

Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible and underrated gems, offers visitors a unique combination of stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife and unforgettable experiences, from the slopes of Mount Meru to the tranquil Momella Lakes.

Aug 3, 2026 160
Revitalising Ghana's Economy Under President John Mahama Business

Revitalising Ghana's Economy Under President John Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an economic agenda focused on revitalising Ghana's economy through tax reforms, industrialisation and strengthening the private sector, as the country prepares for the 2027 elections.

Aug 3, 2026 152
Sudan's Devastating War: "We Lost Everything and I Fear for Our Future" Crisis

Sudan's Devastating War: "We Lost Everything and I Fear for Our Future"

A Sudanese journalist who fled his home in Khartoum North has described the devastating toll of the 16-month conflict on his family, detailing multiple displacements, financial ruin and the immense strain on the healthcare system in a personal account of survival against the odds.

Aug 3, 2026 121
Army Kills Notorious ISWAP Commander in Counter-Terrorism Breakthrough Crisis

Army Kills Notorious ISWAP Commander in Counter-Terrorism Breakthrough

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a senior terrorist commander, Mohammed Khalifa, a member of the Islamic State West Africa Province Shura Council, alongside the surrender of two high-ranking ISWAP commanders to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.

Aug 3, 2026 140
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt's Coast Near Suez Crisis

Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt's Coast Near Suez

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt's coast early Monday morning, with tremors felt across a wide area including the capital Cairo, though no casualties or significant property damage have been reported.

Aug 3, 2026 144
AU Warns of Super El Niño Threat, Calls for Urgent Preparedness Climate Change

AU Warns of Super El Niño Threat, Calls for Urgent Preparedness

The African Union has issued an urgent warning that a "Super El Niño" event with a 90 percent probability is expected to hit Africa between November 2026 and February 2027, potentially triggering severe droughts, devastating floods, prolonged heatwaves, food shortages, water scarcity, disease outbreaks and massive economic losses across the continent.

Jul 31, 2026 197
Tyla Pulls Lagos Show Amid Nigeria-South Africa Tensions Over Xenophobic Violence Celebrities

Tyla Pulls Lagos Show Amid Nigeria-South Africa Tensions Over Xenophobic Violence

South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the itinerary of her upcoming A*POP World Tour just days after announcing a December concert in Nigeria's commercial capital, following a social media backlash and boycott calls over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

Jul 31, 2026 143
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Fastest Ever Recorded, Africa CDC Warns Crisis

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Fastest Ever Recorded, Africa CDC Warns

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 3,442 confirmed cases and 1,521 deaths since 15 May, representing a case fatality rate of more than 44 percent.

Jul 31, 2026 137
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