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When walking around St. Eustatius, colonial statues and plagues dominate the island’s cultural landmarks. St. Eustatius’ Afrikan cultural heritage is under threat and marginalized. This is despite the fact that St. Eustatius was once the largest Middle Passage transit port in the Western hemisphere, and the majority of its 3,500 inhabitants are of Afrikan descent.

NAIROBI, Kenya –Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), announced the creation of an Annual Africa Media Prize to recognise and profile African journalists, correspondents and media houses that showcase Africa’s achievements and progress.

Brussels — The second edition of the Caribbean Days’ promotion, which will be held at the Renaissance Brussels hotel from June 17 through 23, 2024, it was announced by The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) this week.

GENEVA — President of Bonaire Human Rights Organization, Davika Bissessar Shaw, and Political Leader of Pueblo Progresivo Uni, James Finies, took their island’s plight to Geneva, Switzerland last week, where they spoke at the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. “This trip holds immense significance as it marks a pivotal moment in the fight for […]

ABUJA, Nigeria — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from US$20 billion in 2021 to US$40 billion by 2026, Mr. Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, has said.

What do Akiba Studios, Bonkerz NRB, Peni Mbili, Crafted Nairobi, Metamorphisized, Kenyan Raw and Nairobi Nnoize have in common? You can find all these brands at LukuStore.nl, Home of Afro Streetwear Culture.

54 Collective establishes a new era of venture capital in Africa, offering up to $500,000 in equity and non-dilutive capital and value-add support for its founders.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced today that it has extended a USD 25 Million term loan facility to Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI), a major sports facility in Bridgetown, Barbados, ahead of the 2024 Cricket World Cup which is set to take place from June 4th to 30th in Bridgetown.

Suzan Skhosana, an author from Kgabalatsane Village, Madibeng, North West Province in South Africa, has been awarded the “Pen Legends in Africa – Unlock the Storytellers in Africa” award at the 7th African Honoree Authors’ Awards 2024.

Close to 500 people joined in a peaceful march on Saturday April 20th 2024, braved the scorching Caribbean sun as they walked over two hills from Hope Estate to protest the intended sale of the Beauperthuy estate in northern St. Martin.