November 13, 2025

Equal trade in the Gambia

One thing is immediately clear when you meet Gambian students Amie Saidykahn and Pa Malick Jobe: they share a commitment to establishing a sustainable and equal trade system between their home country and the rest of the world. Together with fellow student Kaddy Kumba Jallow and activist Omar Mboob they form the Gambian department of […]

November 13, 2025

An arrow aimed at the stars can still miss its mark and fall to earth with unintended consequences

On behalf of FamotaX. and Jaequitas , I had the pleasure of attending the symposium on sustainable trade with Africa, organized by the #SDGCAFÉ in The Hague at the Malietoren on Tuesday, 11th February.

The symposium focused on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union (https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/sustainability-due-diligence-responsible-business/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence_en) which came into effect on 25th July 2024. I would like to extend my gratitude to the keynote speaker, Mr. Marhijn Visser of VNO-NCW and Carola Baller of the same organization, Mr. Mattijs Renden of NABC Netherlands-African Business Council, Mr. Vincent Gambrah , and Mr. Max Koffi for sharing their valuable insights.

November 13, 2025

Broos Institute launches archaeological research on former plantation in Suriname

Students from the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS) are set to spend a week on a former plantation in Boven Suriname in the last week of January 2025, where they will conduct archaeological research into the living conditions of enslaved Africans. This unique trajectory, which is partly made possible with funds from the Netherlands, is part of a project by the Broos Institute for Afrocentric Studies and Research, in collaboration with its sister foundation US4US in Suriname and the AdeKUS.

November 13, 2025

The African School of Governance launches in Kigali

KIGALI, Rwanda — The African School of Governance (ASG) officially launched on January 14, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda and opened recruitment for its Inaugural Cohort for 2025/2026. The Grand Launch convened with distinguished leaders, policymakers, academics, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to celebrate the establishment of ASG as a pioneering school of governance, and Co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

November 13, 2025

The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced

The London-based New African magazine has released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list reflects the shifting trends and priorities in Africa, as the continent faces new challenges and opportunities. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year.