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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

The Genius That Was Never Commercialised: The Story of Simon Petrus The Next 54

The Genius That Was Never Commercialised: The Story of Simon Petrus

In 2016, a 19-year-old Namibian high school student named Simon Petrus made headlines around the world by inventing a functioning mobile phone that required no SIM card and no airtime to make calls. Nearly a decade later, the invention has not been commercialised, and Petrus remains unemployed despite completing his studies in electronic engineering.

Aug 20, 2026 221
Senegal Names Patrick Vieira as New Head Coach Football

Senegal Names Patrick Vieira as New Head Coach

Senegal have appointed former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, tasking the 50-year-old with revitalising the Teranga Lions after a turbulent period that saw the dismissal of his predecessor following a disappointing World Cup campaign.

Aug 19, 2026 134
Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record Agriculture

Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record

Zambia has recorded its largest maize harvest on record, with an estimated 4.9 million tonnes produced during the 2025/2026 farming season, marking a 28 percent increase from last year and creating a surplus of about two million tonnes for export markets.

Aug 19, 2026 142
Angelique Kidjo honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame Music

Angelique Kidjo honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has made history, becoming the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Aug 19, 2026 158
Tumi Ramokgopa Makes SA Athletics History with Double Silver at World U20 Championships Athletics

Tumi Ramokgopa Makes SA Athletics History with Double Silver at World U20 Championships

South African sprint hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa has made history by becoming the first South African athlete to win medals in two individual hurdles events at a single World Athletics Championships, claiming silver in both the 100m and 400m hurdles at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Aug 19, 2026 117
US Sanctions ICC President and Senior Lawyer Amid Escalating Campaign Against Hague-Based Court Global Politics

US Sanctions ICC President and Senior Lawyer Amid Escalating Campaign Against Hague-Based Court

The United States has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, in the latest escalation of the Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the tribunal, accusing it of overstepping its mandate by investigating officials from countries that are not members of the court.

Aug 19, 2026 111
Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93 Natural Disasters

Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93

The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster in Zimbabwe has risen to 93, making it one of the country's worst maritime tragedies in recent history, as search and rescue teams continue to recover bodies from the lake.

Aug 19, 2026 134
President Cyril Ramaphosa Objects to Madonsela Appointment as Impeachment Evidence Leader Parliament & Legislation

President Cyril Ramaphosa Objects to Madonsela Appointment as Impeachment Evidence Leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally objected to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the chief evidence leader for Parliament's Section 89 impeachment inquiry, citing two potential conflicts of interest that he argues could compromise the integrity of the proceedings.

Aug 19, 2026 142
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka Orders Nsfas Corrective Action Student Funding

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka Orders Nsfas Corrective Action

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ordered Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela to submit a plan for corrective action to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme by November 1, following an investigation that found approximately 40,000 students at 76 higher education institutions were improperly funded at an estimated cost of R5.1 billion

Aug 19, 2026 121
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