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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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CPUT Closes All Campuses, Orders Mass Student Evacuation After Arson Attack Conflict

CPUT Closes All Campuses, Orders Mass Student Evacuation After Arson Attack

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has closed all its campuses and ordered students to vacate university residences within 24 hours following an arson attack on the Old Education building at its Bellville campus, as escalating violence over proposed financial reforms has left management with no option but to shut down operations.

Aug 19, 2026 142
Beyond the Degree: Rethinking Pathways to Employment in Africa Skills Development

Beyond the Degree: Rethinking Pathways to Employment in Africa

For generations, the university degree has stood as the singular gatekeeper to success across Africa. But with a booming youth population and university systems that cannot keep pace, a quiet revolution is underway—one that champions technical skills, professional certifications, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship as equally valid and vital pathways to a prosperous future.

Aug 18, 2026 153
Warmer Week Ahead as Temperatures Set to Rise Across South Africa Climate Change

Warmer Week Ahead as Temperatures Set to Rise Across South Africa

South Africans can expect a significant shift in weather patterns this week as a dominant high-pressure system brings an end to the freezing conditions of recent weeks, with temperatures in many parts of the country set to climb into the mid-to-high 20s and even approach 30°C in some areas.

Aug 18, 2026 159
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 184
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 176
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 140
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 202
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 282
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 316
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