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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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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 209
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 172
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 222
DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland Regional Politics

DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group have agreed to develop a roadmap setting out sequenced steps and timelines for peace negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement, following a week of talks in Switzerland aimed at reviving a stalled peace process amid ongoing fighting in eastern Congo.

Aug 23, 2026 173
DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates Medical Innovation

DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates

The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat its largest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, with 20,000 doses allocated for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test the vaccine's effectiveness against the rare Bundibugyo strain and 50,000 doses for frontline and health workers.

Aug 20, 2026 146
Liberia Charges Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with Drug Trafficking Crime and Justice

Liberia Charges Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with Drug Trafficking

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, marking one of the most high-profile political corruption cases in the country's recent history.

Aug 20, 2026 164
Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills Over 100 Near Cameroon Border Natural Disasters

Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills Over 100 Near Cameroon Border

More than 100 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye, in the Nana-Mambere prefecture of the Central African Republic, near the border with Cameroon, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors.

Aug 20, 2026 124
Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash Humanitarian Crisis

Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Seven people, including Ecuador's intelligence chief and five American citizens, were killed when a luxury safari helicopter crashed into the rugged terrain of Mount Ololokwe in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday morning, in a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and media circles across three continents.

Aug 20, 2026 129
Zambia Post-Election Violence: Former Minister Killed as Opposition Leader Goes into Hiding Governance

Zambia Post-Election Violence: Former Minister Killed as Opposition Leader Goes into Hiding

A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security raid at the residence of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, deepening political tensions in the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election in a vote already marred by violence, counting irregularities, and international observer concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.

Aug 20, 2026 112
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