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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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Articles by James A. Abi

South Africa Welcomes Back Afrikaners Denied US Refugee Visas International Relations

South Africa Welcomes Back Afrikaners Denied US Refugee Visas

South Africa's Cabinet has reiterated its commitment to welcoming back Afrikaners who were denied US refugee visas after applying under a refugee resettlement program announced by the US administration, with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni declaring that "there is no place like home."

Jul 31, 2026 201
Russia's Africa Corps Kills Eight Civilians in Mali Air Strike Crisis

Russia's Africa Corps Kills Eight Civilians in Mali Air Strike

Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps killed eight civilians, including three children, in an "unlawfully indiscriminate" air strike on the village of Kyrnia in central Mali's Mopti region on June 15, Human Rights Watch has found.

Jul 31, 2026 212
South Africa Wins AU Migration Debate, Blocks Ghana's Xenophobia Proposal Politics

South Africa Wins AU Migration Debate, Blocks Ghana's Xenophobia Proposal

South Africa has successfully defeated an attempt by Ghana to have xenophobic violence in the country discussed as a stand-alone agenda item at the African Union's mid-year coordination meeting in October, with the AU instead backing a broader continent-wide discussion on migration.

Jul 31, 2026 178
It's Au Revoir, Monsieur Hugo Broos as Bafana Bafana Coach Bows Out Football

It's Au Revoir, Monsieur Hugo Broos as Bafana Bafana Coach Bows Out

Hugo Broos has decided to call time on his five-year tenure as Bafana Bafana coach, with the Belgian tactician set to officially announce his departure at a press conference at Safa House on Friday afternoon.

Jul 31, 2026 196
Commonwealth Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra Leads India's Charge on Day 7 in Glasgow World

Commonwealth Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra Leads India's Charge on Day 7 in Glasgow

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra began his quest for a second Commonwealth Games gold medal on Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, leading a strong Indian contingent across athletics, weightlifting and track cycling.

Jul 30, 2026 217
Fifa President Gianni Infantino Pushes World Cup Sell-Off Plan to Private Investors Football

Fifa President Gianni Infantino Pushes World Cup Sell-Off Plan to Private Investors

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is pushing forward with a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa competitions to private investors, with the proposal set to be voted on by football's world governing body on 19 September.

Jul 30, 2026 194
42 African Countries Commit to End Learning Poverty by 2035 Education Policy

42 African Countries Commit to End Learning Poverty by 2035

Forty-two African governments have pledged fresh funding and stronger policy commitments to tackle learning poverty across the continent by 2035, placing foundational education at the centre of national development and long-term economic growth following the conclusion of the third Africa Foundational Learning Exchange in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Jul 29, 2026 263
Angola and AU Prepare for Luanda Summit on Conflict Prevention Politics

Angola and AU Prepare for Luanda Summit on Conflict Prevention

The African Union will hold an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution in Africa on 30 August in Luanda, Angola, with preparations now at an advanced stage following high-level consultations between Angolan officials and the AU Commission.

Jul 29, 2026 180
Ugandan Diplomat Otunnu Joins Race for UN Secretary-General World

Ugandan Diplomat Otunnu Joins Race for UN Secretary-General

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has entered the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, becoming the seventh candidate to succeed António Guterres when his second five-year term ends later this year.

Jul 29, 2026 195
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