Africa in Focus Show

20/09/2025

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

As part of the marketing of "Jazz Nights Jupiter," Africa's first-ever crime thriller series based on , which is written by , we will be posting pictures of key locations and institutions captured in the series.

Jupiter Hotel serves as the inspiration for the title of the series as key protagonist Mendacity Mensah, a detective at 's "Special Crimes Unit," enjoys jazz nights there. They help him relax as he ruminates over unsolved cases.

It is also where his colleague, Maggie Paxton, is abducted. Maggie is an Agenda 2063 expert and a at SCU.

19/09/2025

Apart from promoting , seeks to sit at the intersection between Africa's integration and law enforcement.

If the AU is to be a global player, according to aspiration 7 of Agenda 2063, then law enforcement agencies, including , must be sensitised about Agenda 2063.

In one of the episodes in Season 1, Agenda 2063 expert, True Crime writer and criminologist, Maggie Paxton, makes a presentation about Agenda 2063 to her AFRIPOL colleagues at the "Special Crimes Unit".

19/09/2025

- In Season 1 of "Jazz Nights at Jupiter", Mendacity, Peggy Kerubo (Mendacity's assistant at ); and Dr Ophelia Verity-Oudekerk together work with crime scene analysts at Ngong Hills to investigate the death of a peacekeeper strapped to one of the at .

Neeves, on INTERPOL Red Alert, calls Mendacity, who fails to trace the call. Who is the peacekeeper? And what does his death have to do with one of the of ?

19/09/2025

Carabinieri appears in Season 2 of "Jazz Nights at Jupiter," where the new 2024 robot helps defuse a bomb at a hotel in the story.

Carabinieri works with AFRIPOL to help stop the serial killer on INTERPOL Red Alert.

For more on the first-ever crime thriller based on Agenda 2063, check across socials.

19/09/2025

Throughout the 3 Seasons of "Jazz Nights at Jupiter," Radisson Blu is featured as it is the hotel of choice for Belgian profiler Jean-Luc Verhofstadt. It is adjacent to "Jupiter Hotel" and being in the Kazanchis area of , very convenient for him to move around Addis from there.

In Season 1, it is at Radisson Blu, Mendacity, lead at AFRIPOL's Special Crimes Unit, gets shot while protecting Agenda 2063 expert Maggie Paxton.

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17/11/2024

Join us for the launch of our latest policy insight paper exploring the pivotal role of Africa's mineral wealth in shaping the continent's economic and geopolitical futures. Despite its immense potential, Africa faces significant challenges in integrating these resources into sustainable and inclusive economies. The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) is at the forefront of this transformation, yet it encounters complex obstacles that hinder the effective implementation of the African Mining Vision.

This paper develops a strategic foresight framework and integrates ideas of how to build anticipatory governance to tackle these pressing issues. Our findings emphasise the urgency of ratifying AMDC statutes, which are essential for aligning mineral governance with broader socioeconomic goals while addressing emerging transnational mining risks through coordinated regional responses.

Ratification is not just a procedural step; it signifies the commitment of AU Member States to responsible resource governance. The research highlights the necessity of overcoming policy inertia and fostering transparency and accountability through strategic foresight. Without ratification, national strategies risk becoming disconnected from the continent's overarching socioeconomic aspirations.

We invite you to engage with us as we delve into these vital issues and explore pathways towards a more sustainable and equitable mining sector in Africa.

🗓 Date: 19 November 2024

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (SAST)

💻 Platform: Online
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31/10/2024

🅽🅴🆆 : PODCAST ALERT ! 🎧
In recent months, the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has partnered with Africa Practice and Investing in African Mining Indaba to collaborate with young African leaders who are creating value across the mineral resources sector. This podcast series brings home deep conversations with African mining pioneers – the disruptors, advocates, and champions of the industry.

After weeks of dedicated scheduling and production, we are excited to introduce the first episode of our special edition "Voices of Africa Mining" series, featuring Mr. Tatenda Mungofa , CEO of Mureza Auto Co. Mureza is a South African automotive company laying the groundwork to create an ecosystem where African minerals, manufacturing, and innovation converge to build vehicles and develop new urban centers around manufacturing hubs.

With a vision to establish a "proudly African" car brand, Mureza is committed to designing, manufacturing, and delivering affordable vehicles tailored to African markets, addressing the continent’s need for accessible and reliable transportation.

🎙️ Tune in to this Powerful conversation with Africa Practice CEO, Marcus Courage and Mining Indaba’s Head of Content & Strategic Partnerships, Laura (Cornish) Nicholson, as they explore how this African-led industry is driving Industrialisation Renaissance one step at a time. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXg7X5me

25/10/2024

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Empowering the next generation of leaders! Not all great ideas come from the old; youth also have vision to lead. Let's give them the chance to shape our future. Invest in their education, health, and livelihoods, and watch them drive positive change. It's time to recognize the potential of young people and involve them in decision-making processes. They are the drivers of change, and their innovative ideas can solve some of the world's most pressing problems. So, let's and create a brighter future for all!

23/10/2024

-- for private sector

Private companies in the ECOWAS region, this is for you! Join us on Nov 13 at 10:00 GMT for Webinar - EBID’s Practical Guide for Private Economic Operators. Learn how to successfully apply for financing from EBID and unlock new opportunities for your business. Follow the live discussions —link to be shared on the day! Visit bidc-ebid.org/en/

17/10/2024

ECDPM LAUNCHES ECOWAS-EAC-SADC REPORT ON AGENDA, CSO ENGAGEMENT

Regional economic communities (RECs) in Africa are tasked with promoting democratic norms in their regions.

However, the division of roles between the African Union and is often unclear, and REC involvement in democratic governance varies. This inconsistency creates challenges for civil society organisations (CSOs) trying to engage with RECs on democracy issues. The findings show that not all RECs have developed equally strong frameworks for democracy promotion, and even those that do, often lack effective mechanisms for implementation. CSOs' roles also vary across regions. We highlight ways in which civil society can engage with RECs to help advance democracy regionally.

We hope you enjoy reading this paper and look forward to receiving any comments, feedback or suggestions you may have.

Kind regards

Lidet Tadesse Shiferaw

Head of Inclusive governance and accountability
[email protected]