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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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Africa's Next Unicorns Will Come from Financial Inclusion and Creative Economy — Investors Entrepreneurship

Africa's Next Unicorns Will Come from Financial Inclusion and Creative Economy — Investors

Africa's next generation of billion-dollar companies is likely to emerge from financial inclusion, the creative economy, sports and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to investors and business leaders who spoke at the latest edition of the UBA Business Series.

Jul 21, 2026 182
Google Exceeds $1 Billion Africa Investment Target, Launches AI Lab in Ghana Digital Transformation

Google Exceeds $1 Billion Africa Investment Target, Launches AI Lab in Ghana

Google has exceeded its five-year target to invest $1 billion in Africa, the company announced at the first Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, unveiling a package of new infrastructure and artificial intelligence initiatives to accelerate the continent's digital transformation.

Jul 21, 2026 1,161
Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022 Entrepreneurship

Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022

Nigeria has regained its position as one of Africa's leading destinations for startup investment after attracting $254 million in funding during the first half of 2026, the country's strongest fundraising performance in almost four years, according to new data from Africa: The Big Deal.

Jul 21, 2026 250
South Africa and World Bank Sign $1.5 Billion Development Policy Loan Business

South Africa and World Bank Sign $1.5 Billion Development Policy Loan

The Government of South Africa and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting South Africa's efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling infrastructure constraints, the primary barrier to job creation.

Jul 21, 2026 200
SEZ Programme Attracts R31.7 Billion in Investment, Creates 28,000+ Jobs Business

SEZ Programme Attracts R31.7 Billion in Investment, Creates 28,000+ Jobs

South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have attracted a combined R31.7 billion in investment and created 28,821 direct jobs, underscoring their growing role as engines of industrialisation, investment and employment.

Jul 21, 2026 227
Angola Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Investment Business

Angola Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Investment

Angola has become the latest African country to secure a major Chinese-backed infrastructure investment, with Huatong Angola Industry committing $900 million to develop and operate the Barra do Dande Port Terminal in the northern province of Bengo.

Jul 21, 2026 292
Nigeria Builds $52 Billion Cash Buffer to Shield Economy Business

Nigeria Builds $52 Billion Cash Buffer to Shield Economy

Nigeria has built one of its strongest external financial positions in recent years, with external reserves climbing to approximately $52 billion—the highest level since 2009—providing a formidable buffer to defend the naira and insulate the economy from external shocks.

Jul 21, 2026 182
Deputy Minister Launches 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign Politics

Deputy Minister Launches 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign

The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dr Jack Bloom, today officially launched the Department of Water and Sanitation's 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign at the Apies River in Pretoria North, urging all South Africans to play an active role in protecting and restoring the country's precious water resources.

Jul 21, 2026 207
ECOWAS Approves $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Mega Gas Pipeline Business

ECOWAS Approves $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Mega Gas Pipeline

West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, signing a landmark Intergovernmental Agreement that clears one of the biggest political hurdles for one of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects.

Jul 21, 2026 348
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