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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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Police Seize R200 Million Cocaine at OR Tambo in Major Drug Bust Drug Trafficking

Police Seize R200 Million Cocaine at OR Tambo in Major Drug Bust

A combined 334 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated R200 million was seized at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday in two separate intercepts, one from passenger luggage and another from unmanifested cargo, both arriving on the same flight from São Paulo, Brazil.

Aug 26, 2026 209
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 57 Health Zones as Cases Surpass 5,500
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 57 Health Zones as Cases Surpass 5,500

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing in history, with confirmed cases surpassing 5,500 and the virus now spreading across 57 health zones in six provinces, prompting the World Health Organization to warn that transmission continues to outpace control efforts.

Aug 25, 2026 162
Can Africa Turn Its Mineral Wealth Into Manufacturing Jobs? Explainers

Can Africa Turn Its Mineral Wealth Into Manufacturing Jobs?

Africa holds 30 percent of the world's mineral reserves, including more than 60 percent of global cobalt, 90 percent of platinum group metals, and vast deposits of lithium, copper and rare earths. Yet the continent captures only a fraction of the value these resources generate. The challenge is no longer whether the resources exist, but why the conversion to industrial capacity remains so elusive and what it will take to finally break the pattern of extraction without development.

Aug 25, 2026 203
Egypt Conducts Africa's First 6GHz Mobile Connectivity Trial Telecommunications

Egypt Conducts Africa's First 6GHz Mobile Connectivity Trial

Egypt has successfully conducted Africa's first trial of mobile telecommunications services using the 6GHz frequency band, achieving data transmission speeds of approximately 1.7 gigabits per second per user and making the country the first on the continent to test this advanced spectrum for mobile communications.

Aug 24, 2026 200
Nigeria's Terra Industries Closes $52m Seed Round, Opens International Offices Defense Industry

Nigeria's Terra Industries Closes $52m Seed Round, Opens International Offices

Nigerian defence-tech company Terra Industries has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its total seed funding to $52 million, as the two-year-old autonomous systems manufacturer expands its drone production in Ghana and opens offices in London, Washington and San Francisco.

Aug 24, 2026 239
Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money? Explainers

Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money?

African governments borrow money for the same reasons people take out loans—to build, to survive and to invest in the future. But when borrowing becomes a habit rather than a strategy, the debt can grow faster than the economy, leaving countries trapped in a cycle of repayment that crowds out spending on education, healthcare and infrastructure.

Aug 24, 2026 214
Why Is Africa Rich in Resources but Still Poor? Explainers

Why Is Africa Rich in Resources but Still Poor?

Africa holds more than 30 percent of the world's known mineral reserves, including critical resources for modern industries like cobalt, lithium, rare earths, copper, gold and platinum. Yet the continent remains the world's least industrialised region, with its share of global manufacturing falling from about 3 percent in 1970 to less than 2 percent. This paradox—where natural wealth coexists with widespread poverty—has been described by economists as the "resource curse."

Aug 24, 2026 305
Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Conakry, Dozens Injured Humanitarian Crisis

Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Conakry, Dozens Injured

At least 30 people have been killed and 22 injured after a mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, following heavy rains that triggered a landslide which buried nearby homes where residents were sleeping.

Aug 24, 2026 205
Niger Accelerates Electronics Assembly Plant Project Ahead of October Launch Digital Transformation

Niger Accelerates Electronics Assembly Plant Project Ahead of October Launch

Niger plans to open an electronics assembly plant by the end of October 2026 that will produce smartphones, computers and tablets, with construction currently 63% complete, as the West African nation moves to reduce its dependence on imported digital devices and improve access to affordable technology.

Aug 23, 2026 265
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