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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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Teacher Professionalisation: Botswana Teaching Professionals Council and UNICEF Partner Education Policy

Teacher Professionalisation: Botswana Teaching Professionals Council and UNICEF Partner

Classrooms across Botswana are set to benefit from a new P600,000 funding injection that the United Nations Children's International Children's Emergency Fund has awarded to the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council to fast-track the professionalisation of local educators, with the collaboration aiming to advance teacher leadership, continuous education and modernise classrooms through safe digital spaces.

Aug 7, 2026 173
Protecting Education in Conflict: African Union and Lesotho Lead Urgent Call for Action Education Policy

Protecting Education in Conflict: African Union and Lesotho Lead Urgent Call for Action

Lesotho has issued a powerful call for urgent continental action to protect schools, teachers and learners from the devastating effects of armed conflict, warning that the prolonged disruption of education across Africa threatens the continent's peace, stability and development.

Aug 7, 2026 170
New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens Education

New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens

African governments are turning to philanthropic foundations to address a $77 billion annual education financing gap, as traditional public funding struggles to meet the continent's education targets and demand for digital skills rises across the continent.

Aug 7, 2026 192
Open Skies Delays Keep Africa's Trade Costs High, Industry Leaders Warn Aviation

Open Skies Delays Keep Africa's Trade Costs High, Industry Leaders Warn

African governments and aviation industry leaders are pushing for faster implementation of open-skies policies, warning that fragmented air transport markets are raising business costs and limiting the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Aug 7, 2026 179
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artist Somi Named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August Music

Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artist Somi Named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and playwright Somi has been announced as Spotify's EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August, coinciding with the release of her highly anticipated new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, a 13-track meditation on self-discovery, identity and belonging.

Aug 7, 2026 172
King Misuzulu Calls on Artists to Bridge Divides at Hilton Arts Festival African Heritage

King Misuzulu Calls on Artists to Bridge Divides at Hilton Arts Festival

Amid heightened immigration tensions and social divisions, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has urged artists to use their work to promote unity and social cohesion, delivering a powerful message at the 34th Hilton Arts Festival in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.

Aug 7, 2026 161
Burna Boy Earns Over $40m in Concert Revenue, Highest in Africa Arts

Burna Boy Earns Over $40m in Concert Revenue, Highest in Africa

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has generated more than $40.9 million from major concerts, the highest recorded by an African artist, as he becomes the first from the continent to reach 60 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Aug 7, 2026 246
Malawi Mining Minister Clears Kangankunde Rare Earths Project of Illegal Mining Allegations Mining Policy

Malawi Mining Minister Clears Kangankunde Rare Earths Project of Illegal Mining Allegations

Malawi's Mining Minister Thoko Tembo has told parliament that government inspections at the Kangankunde Rare Earth project in Balaka have found no evidence of illegal mining or unauthorised mineral exports, moving to allay concerns raised by MPs over the operations of one of the country's most closely watched extractive projects.

Aug 7, 2026 159
DR Congo Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports to Boost Local Processing Copper

DR Congo Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports to Boost Local Processing

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates in a major policy shift aimed at forcing domestic processing and retaining more value from its vast mineral resources.

Aug 7, 2026 196
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