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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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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 235
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 167
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 159
Sudanese Army Takes Full Control of Strategic Omdurman-El Obeid Road Crisis

Sudanese Army Takes Full Control of Strategic Omdurman-El Obeid Road

The Sudanese army has announced that it has seized complete control of the vital Export Road linking the capital Khartoum to North Kordofan state, following two days of fierce clashes with the Rapid Support Forces in a major strategic breakthrough.

Jul 29, 2026 110
Senegal's President Faye Launches New Party, Formalising Split with Former Ally Sonko Leadership

Senegal's President Faye Launches New Party, Formalising Split with Former Ally Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his own political party, Kiiraay – The Republican Patriots, at a founding assembly in Dakar, cementing a political rupture with his former mentor and ex-prime minister Ousmane Sonko that has been building for months.

Jul 29, 2026 166
SADC, AU and Botswana Strengthen Coordination to Advance Eastern DRC Peace Efforts Politics

SADC, AU and Botswana Strengthen Coordination to Advance Eastern DRC Peace Efforts

The Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Government of Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following a high-level harmonisation meeting held in Gaborone from 24 to 26 July 2026.

Jul 29, 2026 171
Uganda to Host AU Summit on Somalia Peace Mission Politics

Uganda to Host AU Summit on Somalia Peace Mission

Uganda will host the 2026 Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia from 29 to 31 July at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, bringing together leaders from seven African nations to review the security situation and discuss the future of peace efforts in the Horn of Africa.

Jul 29, 2026 152
Nigeria and South Africa Seek to Ease Tensions Over Xenophobic Attacks Politics

Nigeria and South Africa Seek to Ease Tensions Over Xenophobic Attacks

Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to de-escalate tensions over recent xenophobic attacks, with South Africa committing to prosecute perpetrators while Nigeria compiles compensation claims for losses suffered by its citizens following talks in Abuja.

Jul 29, 2026 118
Cheapest and Most Expensive Mobile Data in South Africa Telecommunications

Cheapest and Most Expensive Mobile Data in South Africa

A MyBroadband comparison has revealed that MTN generally offers the cheapest mobile data prices in South Africa, as long as customers are using its newly launched Pi month-to-month product, while FNB Connect's bundles were found to be among the most expensive.

Jul 28, 2026 213
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