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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

President Cyril Ramaphosa Takes Helm of SADC, Confronts Migration Crisis Head-On Leadership

President Cyril Ramaphosa Takes Helm of SADC, Confronts Migration Crisis Head-On

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially assumed the chairship of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC), using his first address to issue a stark warning that regional integration cannot succeed while migrants face discrimination and hostility in the countries where they have sought economic opportunities.

Aug 18, 2026 201
Hichilema on Course for Second Term as Zambia Election Results Roll In Leadership

Hichilema on Course for Second Term as Zambia Election Results Roll In

Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema has taken a commanding lead in Zambia's presidential election, securing more than 1.5 million votes from 135 of the 226 constituencies counted, putting him on course for an outright first-round victory.

Aug 17, 2026 199
Cameroon Crowned WAFCON Champions for the First Time with Dominant Victory Over Malawi Football

Cameroon Crowned WAFCON Champions for the First Time with Dominant Victory Over Malawi

Cameroon have won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi in Sunday's final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, ending decades of heartbreak and cementing their place in African football history.

Aug 17, 2026 162
Zambia Resumes Vote Counting After Election Violence Presidential Elections

Zambia Resumes Vote Counting After Election Violence

Zambia's Electoral Commission has resumed counting and the announcement of results from its general elections after a dramatic 24-hour suspension triggered by reports of violence against polling officials and the theft of marked ballot papers.

Aug 15, 2026 218
What BRICS means for African economies Explainers

What BRICS means for African economies

The expanded BRICS bloc, now accounting for roughly 46% of the world's population and a growing share of global GDP, presents African economies with a complex mix of opportunities and challenges—from infrastructure financing and de-dollarisation to the risk of trade imbalances and dependency.

Aug 15, 2026 329
The Economic Shockwaves of the US-Iran War: How Conflict in the Gulf Is Reshaping Africa's Economies Global Economy

The Economic Shockwaves of the US-Iran War: How Conflict in the Gulf Is Reshaping Africa's Economies

The war between the United States and Iran, which erupted in late February 2026, has sent devastating economic shockwaves across Africa, slowing growth, driving up fuel and food prices, straining government budgets, and exposing the continent's deep vulnerability to disruptions in global trade routes.

Aug 14, 2026 389
Digital Africa Summit Heads to Malawi as Country Enters Next Digital Chapter Digital Transformation

Digital Africa Summit Heads to Malawi as Country Enters Next Digital Chapter

The Digital Africa Summit is heading to Malawi for the first time, bringing together policymakers, regulators, mobile operators, technology companies, investors and development partners on 20 August 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Center in Lilongwe, as the country seeks to convert its expanding network coverage into genuine digital participation and economic opportunity.

Aug 14, 2026 197
Standard Bank Posts 10% Profit Jump on Fee and Trading Growth Finance & Banking

Standard Bank Posts 10% Profit Jump on Fee and Trading Growth

Africa's biggest lender by assets, Standard Bank Group, delivered record headline earnings of R26.1 billion for the first half of 2026, a 10% increase supported by sustained growth in fee and trading revenues and lower credit impairment charges.

Aug 14, 2026 173
Drone Attacks Escalate Across Multiple Cities as Fighting Intensifies Conflict

Drone Attacks Escalate Across Multiple Cities as Fighting Intensifies

Drone attacks continued across Sudan on Thursday for a second consecutive day, targeting the capital Khartoum and several other cities as fighting intensified on multiple fronts in the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions, with the army claiming to have shot down more than 35 drones in a single day.

Aug 14, 2026 261
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