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Thousands of criminals reoffend in South Africa – better data would show where the justice system is failing

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Marelize Isabel Schoeman, Professor, University of South Africa

In a recent statement, South Africa’s minister of correctional services said more than 18,000 parolees had reoffended in the past three years. They included 209 committing murder and 330 rape during 2024-25. This is one of the country’s most pressing justice problems, yet it remains poorly understood. It’s called recidivism: a situation where an individual who has already served a sentence commits another crime and is arrested, convicted or sentenced again.

Academic and media reports suggest that many released prisoners commit another crime and are sentenced. However, South Africa lacks a standard definition for recidivism or a consistent way to measure it. This means that no one knows the true rate. Researcher Marelize Schoeman explains why tracking recidivism matters.

Why is the definition of recidivism so important?

Recidivism is not simply reoffending. The word comes from Latin. It means “to fall back”. It describes when an individual who has already served a sentence commits another crime and is arrested, convicted or sentenced again.

A high recidivism rate, therefore, reflects not only reoffending, but the criminal justice system’s failure to rehabilitate offenders and prevent further crime.

According to academic research, South Africa’s recidivism rate ranges from 55% to 95%. Media reports claim it to be as high as 80% to 97%.

These figures, however, can only be regarded as estimates. South Africa lacks a standard definition of recidivism. This has led to researchers and criminal justice institutions – including the Department of Correctional Services, the South African Police Service and the National Prosecuting Authority – using different definitions and measurement methods. This produces inconsistent data and inaccurate recidivism statistics.

The lack of a shared definition and common understanding has resulted in recidivism being used as a buzzword. This is done to create public sensation, score political points or claim programme success without any credible or generalisable evidence.

As a result, policymakers and service providers in the criminal justice sector don’t know whether:

  • policing, sentencing and rehabilitation programmes are effective

  • correctional centres are overcrowded due to repeat offenders

  • parole and reintegration efforts are successful.

This absence of reliable information hampers the criminal justice system’s ability to deliver effective prevention services, support parolees after release, reduce reoffending and build safer communities.

How can South Africa better define and address the problem?

The first step is to have a uniform definition of recidivism across the criminal justice sector. Then the rate can be measured accurately. Without accurate data, resources can be wasted on crime prevention and rehabilitation programmes that do not work. Effective initiatives will remain unnoticed or underfunded. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.

The second step is to improve record-keeping and create a central digitised databank for sentenced offenders. This databank would hold key information, such as personal details, previous convictions, the nature of each offence, and other risk-related factors that could influence an offender’s rehabilitation prospects.

This information should be accessible to the prisons, police and prosecutors. The courts, parole boards and accredited rehabilitation service providers should also have access.

Currently, there is no central record system. The police service maintains all criminal record information. To obtain a person’s criminal record, a form and the individual’s fingerprints must be submitted. An official then checks the database for any previous convictions, offence details and sentencing information. This largely paper-based system is prone to delays, human error and inaccuracies.

Many offenders use aliases or do not have identity documents.

A uniform identification system, using digitally captured fingerprints or iris scans, would be a more effective way of identifying and keeping records of individuals with a criminal record.

Digitising this process has been planned since 1996, but hasn’t happened. Fragmented systems, weak accountability, outdated infrastructure, governance bottlenecks and late deliveries have delayed it.

What difference will the database make?

Making these improvements would change how South Africa measures, understands and manages recidivism. A uniform definition would replace guesswork and political rhetoric with a clear, evidence-based standard.

Policymakers, researchers and practitioners could use a common language to make comparisons and coordinate strategies.

The focus could shift from viewing recidivism merely as individuals reoffending, to the criminal justice system’s effectiveness in breaking the cycle of crime.

A centralised, digitised offender database would reduce human error and improve data reliability, making it possible to identify and do what works.

Public trust in the criminal justice sector might improve, enhancing rehabilitation outcomes and building safer communities.

What countries have cracked this?

Countries like the United Kingdom, Norway, Finland and Sweden, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore have adopted a uniform definition of recidivism. They use it to measure the performance of their criminal justice systems.

The effectiveness of these steps is clear in Norway and Singapore. The two countries have some of the lowest recidivism rates in the world at 20% and 21%, respectively. The UK’s recidivism rates have declined from 31.6% in 2010 to 26.5% in 2023. In New Zealand, performance data is used to target high-risk groups and strengthen rehabilitation efforts.

These countries use biometric databases in law enforcement and correctional facilities. The databases help to identify offenders, track parolees and manage prisons. Authorities can identify ex-offenders who commit new crimes.

Recidivism statistics are also used as key performance indicators across the criminal justice system. They guide funding and programme development.

In South Africa, a review of the parole board system which began in September 2025 offers the Department of Correctional Services an opportunity to define what recidivism means.

This step could create the basis for developing a central record system for both incarcerated offenders and those under community corrections. The system could later be expanded across the entire criminal justice network.

– Thousands of criminals reoffend in South Africa – better data would show where the justice system is failing
– https://theconversation.com/thousands-of-criminals-reoffend-in-south-africa-better-data-would-show-where-the-justice-system-is-failing-268413

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Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, with Support from Google.org, to Equip 750,000 African Youth, Educators, and Parents with Digital Safety Skills

Source: APO

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org/), with support from Google.org through USD $1.5 million funding, will deliver digital literacy and online safety education to children, teachers, and parents across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Through this groundbreaking initiative, JA Africa will implement Google’s Be Internet Awesome (BIA) curriculum, empowering 250,000 children aged 7–15, 6,000 teachers, and 8,000 parents and caregivers with the skills and confidence to explore the digital world safely and responsibly by 2027.

As internet access expands across Sub-Saharan Africa, many children are coming online for the first time without the knowledge or support needed to navigate digital spaces safely. Recent studies show that in Nigeria, more than 70 percent of children aged 6–12 use the internet but lack basic safety awareness. Similar patterns appear in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, where online risks such as cyberbullying, harassment, and exploitation remain widespread.

“As digital connectivity becomes the foundation of modern life in Africa, our children must be equipped not only to participate, but to be protected,” said Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa. “With funding from Google.org, we are helping young people turn access into opportunity, building a generation of smart, safe, and kind digital citizens.”

Developed by Google, Be Internet Awesome teaches the fundamentals of digital safety through interactive lessons and Interland, a gamified online platform that makes learning about privacy, cyberbullying, and media literacy fun and accessible for children.

“At Google.org, we believe that every child should be able to explore the internet with confidence and care,” said Alessia Scarpellini, Senior Program Manager, Child and Youth Safety and Digital Wellbeing, Stronger Communities, Google.org EMEA. “By supporting JA Africa’s proven community-based model, we’re helping educators, caregivers, and young people across the continent build the skills to be safe, confident explorers of the online world.”

The program will be delivered through school-based workshops, teacher trainings, and community outreach, ensuring equitable access even in underserved and rural areas. It also aligns closely with national child-protection and ICT-in-education priorities, including Ghana’s National Child Online Protection Framework, Nigeria’s Child Online Protection Policy and Strategy, and Kenya’s Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection.

Key Program Targets by 2027

● 250,000 children trained on online safety, cyberbullying, privacy, and digital  citizenship

● 6,000 teachers certified as facilitators to integrate BIA into classrooms

● 8,000 parents and caregivers engaged through workshops and digital learning modules

● Over 750,000 people reached directly and indirectly across four countries

The initiative will be amplified through awareness campaigns, digital storytelling, and flagship events such as Safer Internet Day 2026, ensuring that messages about online safety reach millions more across Africa. JA Africa and Google.org will also collaborate with Ministries of Education, ICT, and Communications to embed the curriculum into school systems and teacher-training frameworks for long-term sustainability.

“This underscores the power of collaboration in safeguarding Africa’s future generation,” Nwogugu added. “When governments, educators, families, and the private sector work together, we can build a safer, more inclusive digital Africa for every child.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa.

Media Contact:
Ellen Ukpi
Director, Marketing & Communications
JA Africa
https://JA-Africa.org/
info@ja-africa.org

About JA Africa:
JA Africa is a member of JA Worldwide, one of the largest global organizations dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. Reaching over one million youth annually across 23 African countries, JA Africa’s programs equip young people with the skills and mindset to succeed in a global economy.

Learn more at https://JA-Africa.org/.

About Google.org:
Google.org applies Google’s innovation, research, and resources to promote progress and expand opportunity for everyone.

Learn more at www.Google.org.

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Remarks by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the occasion of the Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister of Finland Anti Petterri Orpo, OR Tambo House, Pretoria 

Source: President of South Africa –

His Excellency Prime Minister Anti Petteri Orpo, it is my distinct honour to welcome you and your esteemed delegation to South Africa, and to extend our sincere appreciation for the time you have taken to undertake this visit. His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested that I convey his regrets for not being able to meet with you personally during your stay. 

Your visit comes at an opportune moment, following South Africa’s successful hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit this past weekend in Johannesburg, which was attended by His Excellency, President Alexander Stubb and his delegation. 

It also takes place after you have attended the 7th AU–EU Summit held in Luanda, Angola, which celebrates 25 years since its establishment. I also trust that you have enjoyed your stay in Luanda.

Your Excellency, I am joined by Deputy Minister of International Relations, Mr Alvin Botes, and senior government officials from the Presidency, International Relations, Trade, Industry and Competition, Electricity and Energy as well from the Digital Communication and Technology Departments. I will introduce them later.

Excellency, allow me to reiterate South Africa’s deep appreciation for Finland’s steadfast support during our G20 Presidency. This commitment was underscored by the participation of His Excellency President Alexander Stubb at very short notice, for which we remain sincerely grateful. Relations between South Africa and Finland continue to be warm, cordial and constructive.
 
Since the dawn of our democracy, Finland has recognised the importance of South Africa’s reconstruction and development efforts and has made a meaningful contribution through various development partnership agreements, as well as expanding trade and investment across diverse sectors. 

Our bilateral engagement has been further strengthened in recent years. A notable highlight was the State Visit by former President of Finland, His Excellency Mr Sauli Niinistö, in April 2023. The visit yielded several concrete and positive outcomes, including cooperation on water resource management, educational models for Early Childhood Development, programmes focusing on out-of-school youth and adult education, and a joint initiative to train young peace mediators. These practical projects reflect the substance and value of our partnership. 

Your visit today builds on these high-level engagements and serves to further consolidate our bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. We are encouraged that your delegation includes business leaders seeking to explore new opportunities in smart and sustainable mining, water and built environments, and the development of smart cities. 

Permit me to highlight that water management and digitalisation remain central pillars of our bilateral cooperation. The 2023 Memorandum of Understanding on Water Resources between South Africa and Finland is a significant milestone, particularly in its focus on innovation and technology. We also value the Letters of Intent concluded with several municipalities on water resource management. 

The visit by our Minister of Water and Sanitation, Minister Majodina, to Finland in August 2025, as well as the participation of a Finnish delegation in the inaugural Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) Technical Conference earlier this month, further demonstrates the strength of our collaboration in this area. 

Additionally, we appreciate ongoing cooperation in advancing innovation systems and start-up ecosystems. Work continues on digital infrastructure—especially low-cost connectivity in township areas—which will help create an enabling environment for inclusive development. In this regard, we value Finland’s active participation in the G20 Digital Economy Working Group. 

Honourable Prime Minister,

Beyond our strong bilateral ties, our relationship has increasingly evolved into a partnership in support of Africa’s broader development priorities. This was once again evident through Finland’s active participation in the Nordic–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted in Zimbabwe in October 2025. 

South Africa and Finland share the conviction that equitable representation in the United Nations and the wider multilateral system is essential for sustainable peace and development. We commend Finland’s consistent and principled support for the comprehensive reform of the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, and for its advocacy for a more just, inclusive and rules-based international order. 

South Africa recognises and deeply appreciates Finland’s continued partnership on key global challenges—including the strengthening of multilateralism and international law, peacebuilding and mediation, gender equality and human rights, and the global response to climate change. 

In conclusion, the history of our respective struggles and the lessons drawn from our shared solidarity remind us that, by working together, we can help build a better world—one in which the aspirations of all nations and peoples may be realised. 

Honourable Prime Minister, it is my pleasure to invite you to deliver your remarks. 

Thank you.

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An important wetland in Ghana is under siege. Researchers investigate the real issues

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Stephen Leonard Mensah, PhD Candidate, University of Memphis

Wetlands are vital ecological resources that provide several benefits in urban and peri-urban areas. They slow down flood waters, and act as a source of fishing and farming livelihoods. They also provide socio-cultural benefits for local communities. But some of these valuable ecosystems, due to their presence in prime locations, are at the centre of competing cultural, ecological and economic interests. Property development, especially, is a threat to wetlands.

The 2025 Global Wetland Outlook emphasises that the protection of wetlands is key to sustainable development. However, since 1970, about 411 million hectares of wetlands have been lost. In Africa, degradation is widespread and many are in poor condition.

We are a multidisciplinary team of researchers working in the area of resilience, sustainability and justice in urban transitions.

Our research highlights some of the local-level issues and conflicting interests that are shaping the rapid destruction of the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Tema, Ghana. Under the Ramsar Convention, a Ramsar site is a designated wetland with special natural significance.

We found institutional complicity and the lack of engagement with communities to be key drivers shaping current wetland conditions. Our study proposes a model for enforcing regulations and asserting the community’s right to nature for socio-cultural purposes.

Read more: A root cause of flooding in Accra: developers clogging up the city’s wetlands

Tema: wetlands in an industrial city

Tema was developed from a small fishing community into an industrialised port city by independent Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. Its purpose was to facilitate international trade and vibrant economic development. It is one of Ghana’s most important cities and has been experiencing urban expansion and land use changes. This has led to encroachment in environmentally sensitive areas, including the Ramsar site.

The Sakumono wetland was officially designated a Ramsar site in 1992 to protect its rich biodiversity. It covers about 1,400 hectares and is protected by several regulations, including the Wetland Management Regulations Act, 1999.

But the site has, over the years, witnessed rapid depletion and intense encroachment from property development. Approximately 80% of the Sakumono Ramsar Site has been encroached on, leaving only about 20% of the wetland intact.

Population in the wetland’s catchment area had grown from about 114,600 in 1984 to over 500,000 by 2000, indicating that large numbers of people live around and rely on the wetland. Although the exact number of people currently affected by the wetlands encroachment is unknown, the dense surrounding population suggests that many households, especially those engaged in farming and fishing, have likely experienced reduced access and livelihood displacement. Like other wetlands in Ghana, the Sakumomo Ramsar site risks eventual destruction if nothing is done to reverse current trends.

The president of Ghana has called for heavy punishment for individuals who encroach on Ramsar sites. Both community and institutional respondents in our research claimed, however, that it was the political elites who were behind unbridled property development in the first place.

Read more: Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause

Multiple and conflicting interests in wetlands management

The main objective of our study was to analyse stakeholders’ perspectives on the use, value and management of wetlands. We evaluated the impact of these views on the sustainable management of ecologically sensitive areas. We conducted in-depth interviews with community residents, community leaders and opinion leaders. We also interviewed officials from metropolitan and municipal assemblies. The research was conducted in the Sakumono community, where the Sakumono Ramsar site is located.

Conflicting views on wetlands value: while the value of the site lies in its economic and ecological benefits, community residents were more interested in its economic value. That is, how it provides livelihood opportunities through farming and fishing activities.

Residents wondered why developers were allowed to exploit portions of the wetlands for building purposes, while they were prevented from fishing and farming. One of the residents said:

See rich and influential people buying land in the wetland area and using it for building properties. But we are not permitted to fish there.

For state institutions, protecting the wetland meant restricting access for community members. They encouraged activities such as tree planting and periodic desilting.

Conflicting views on wetlands use: the views of stakeholders also showed the changing understanding of the use of wetlands. An official from the forestry commission revealed that the wetland was acquired by the state during the 1980s for conservation. But other institutional officials, such as those of the lands commission, revealed that it had become a prime area for property development. Powerful developers bypass the land registration process and build without a permit.

The size of the Ramsar site has reduced because people are acquiring the wetland, including the buffer area, for residential development. Even though the wetland area is demarcated as a protected area, many of the politically connected developers go behind us and build without a permit.

Conflicting views on wetlands management: our research revealed contradictions between state institutions and community stakeholders. For instance, traditional authorities were of the view that:

Since the management of the wetland is not under our control, we are not responsible for the current developments taking place in and around the demarcated area.

The traditional authorities said they were not consulted and did not benefit from the wetland. This perhaps explains why they watched on as destruction continued. A member of the traditional council said:

As leaders of the community, we are not consulted about how the wetland is managed. You always hear the forestry commission accusing community leaders that we are selling the land. We can’t sell land that does not belong to us.

Towards a community-based stewardship model

Communities should be at the centre of wetlands management. We propose a stewardship-based co-management model that enforces environmental and conservation regulations. It emphasises working with a range of stakeholders. This includes government agencies, traditional authorities and environmentally conscious community members. We call for an updated wetlands management plan that reflects recent changes, but that is also fair, responsible and protective for present and future generations. This is essential for building sustainable communities in Ghana and beyond.

– An important wetland in Ghana is under siege. Researchers investigate the real issues
– https://theconversation.com/an-important-wetland-in-ghana-is-under-siege-researchers-investigate-the-real-issues-269016

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Nigéria: Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento empresta 500 milhões de dólares para apoiar a governação económica e a transição energética

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Conselho de Administração do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org), reunido em Abidjan, aprovou um empréstimo de 500 milhões de dólares ao Governo da República Federal da Nigéria para financiar a segunda fase do Programa de Apoio à Governação Económica e à Transição Energética. A operação baseada em políticas é para os anos fiscais de 2024 e 2025.

“A segunda fase do programa visa estimular o crescimento inclusivo, acelerando as reformas estruturais no setor energético, ao mesmo tempo que apoia reformas progressivas da política fiscal para aumentar as receitas não petrolíferas e expandir o espaço fiscal. A nova fase consolidará e aproveitará as conquistas da primeira fase”, disse Abdul Kamara, diretor-geral do Escritório do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento na Nigéria.

O programa irá centrar-se em três áreas principais:

· Primeiro, o programa irá aprofundar as reformas da política fiscal, reforçando os sistemas de gestão das finanças públicas e aumentando a transparência e a eficiência da despesa pública.

· Segundo, irá acelerar a reforma do setor da engenharia energética para reduzir a pobreza energética, expandir o acesso à energia, melhorar a governação do setor e atrair investimento privado.

· Em terceiro lugar, apoiará a implementação do plano de transição energética através de medidas que promovam a adaptação às alterações climáticas e a mitigação dos seus efeitos, incluindo a introdução de normas de eficiência energética para aparelhos elétricos.

A Contribuição Nacionalmente Determinada (NDC) também será atualizada para o período 2026-2030.

Os beneficiários diretos do programa são o Ministério Federal da Energia, o Ministério Federal das Finanças, o Serviço Federal de Receitas Internas, o Gabinete do Auditor Geral, o Gabinete de Gestão da Dívida, o Conselho Nacional das Alterações Climáticas da Nigéria (NCCC), o Ministério Federal do Ambiente, a Comissão Reguladora da Eletricidade da Nigéria (NERC) e outros organismos responsáveis pelas políticas sociais e económicas.

Os benefícios também serão revertidos para as empresas privadas, sob a forma de um clima de investimento melhorado e de oportunidades no setor energético ao nível dos estados individuais da Federação, bem como da criação de um ambiente mais propício às parcerias público-privadas.

A 31 de outubro de 2025, a carteira ativa do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento na Nigéria compreendia 52 projetos, com um compromisso total de 5,1 mil milhões de dólares.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media: 
Alexis Adélé
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas
media@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Nigéria : le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement accorde un prêt de 500 millions de dollars en appui à la gouvernance économique et à la transition énergétique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé (www.AfDB.org), le 24 novembre 2025 à Abidjan, un prêt de 500 millions de dollars américains au gouvernement de la République fédérale du Nigéria pour financer la deuxième phase du Programme d’appui à la gouvernance et à la transition énergétique. Cet appui multisectoriel couvre les exercices budgétaires 2024 et 2025.

« La nouvelle phase du programme vise à stimuler une croissance inclusive en accélérant les réformes structurelles dans le secteur de l’énergie tout en mettant en œuvre les réformes progressives de la politique fiscale afin d’améliorer les recettes non pétrolières et d’élargir la marge budgétaire. Cette deuxième phase consolidera et exploitera donc les acquis de la première », a indiqué Abdul Kamara, directeur général du bureau du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement au Nigéria.

Trois axes d’intervention sont inscrits dans le cadre du Programme :

Premièrement, il approfondira les réformes de la politique fiscale en renforçant les systèmes de gestion des finances publiques tout en améliorant la transparence et l’efficacité des dépenses publique.

Deuxièmement, il accélérer la réforme du secteur de l’électricité pour réduire la pauvreté énergétique, l’amélioration de l’accès à l’énergie, le renforcement de la gouvernance du secteur de l’électricité et l’attraction des investissements du secteur privé.

Troisièmement, il soutiendra la mise en œuvre du plan de transition énergétique par des mesures favorisant l’adaptation au changement climatique et son atténuation, notamment par l’introduction de normes d’efficacité énergétique pour les appareils électriques.

La Contribution déterminée au niveau national (CDN) sera également mise à jour pour la période 2026-2030.

Les bénéficiaires directs du programme sont le ministère fédéral de l’Énergie, le ministère fédéral des Finances, le Service fédéral des recettes intérieures, le Bureau du Vérificateur général, le Bureau de gestion de la dette, le Conseil national pour le changement climatique du Nigéria (NCCC), le ministère fédéral de l’Environnement, la Commission de régulation du secteur de l’électricité du Nigéria (NERC) et d’autres organismes responsables des politiques sociales et économiques.

Par ailleurs, le secteur privé bénéficiera de l’amélioration des possibilités d’investissement dans le secteur de l’énergie au niveau des États et de la création d’un environnement propice à l’augmentation des transactions en partenariat public-privé.

Le 31 octobre 2025, le portefeuille en activité du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement au Nigéria comptait 52 projets pour un engagement total de 5,1 milliards de dollars.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Alexis Adélé
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
media@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) est la première institution multilatérale de financement dédiée au développement de l’Afrique. Elle comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). La BAD est présente sur le terrain dans 44 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, et contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux.

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Centrafrique Présidentielle 2025 : Le Groupe Africa24 vous offre une couverture inédite

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le 28 décembre 2025, la République Centrafricaine élira son président pour un nouveau mandat. Ce scrutin présidentiel constitue une étape historique dans la consolidation de la paix retrouvée après des années de transition, renforce la stabilité institutionnelle et témoigne, par sa mobilisation citoyenne, du leadership croissant de la Centrafrique comme acteur clé de la sécurité régionale, de la reconstruction nationale et de l’exploitation responsable de ses ressources naturelles au service du développement inclusif.

Le Groupe Africa24 déploie un dispositif éditorial bilingue (français-anglais) exceptionnel afin de permettre aux citoyens, aux décideurs et à l’opinion publique nationale, régionale, continentale et mondiale de découvrir toute la résilience, les richesses culturelles et les aspirations profondes de la Centrafrique.

Découvrez la Centrafrique ici : https://apo-opa.co/3XQXhMB

Interviews de leaders, débats inédits sur les grands enjeux du scrutin, Journal de Campagne et reportages immersifs

A travers Africa24 et Africa24 English, deux chaînes full HD découvrez notre dispositif TV & Digital exceptionnel avec une programmation inédite :

  • Interview : Rencontres exclusives avec les candidats issus de la majorité présidentielle, de l’opposition et des indépendants, qui exposent leurs projets pour une Centrafrique réconciliée et prospère.
  • Africa News Room : 52 minutes de débat et d’analyses avec les candidats ou leurs représentants face à des experts centrafricains, sous-régionaux et internationaux sur les défis de la paix durable et du développement.
  • Journal de Campagne : Avec nos reporters déployés dans les 16 préfectures, suivez quotidiennement : les portraits des candidats, les attentes des Centrafricains, les coulisses des meetings et caravanes, les succès du pays, une carte postale d’une préfecture, d’un village ou d’un site emblématique.

Le Groupe Africa24 Une couverture 360° et une diffusion mondiale pour 120 millions de foyers

Retrouvez « Centrafrique Présidentielle 2025 » Disponible en direct, replay et à la demande sur tous vos écrans :

  • AFRICA24 en français (chaîne 249) et AFRICA24 English (chaîne 254) du bouquet Canal+ Afrique
  • Sur myafrica24 la première plateforme de streaming HD de l’Afrique.
  • Sur www.Africa24TV.com qui vous offre accès intégral à tous les programmes

Avec le Groupe Africa24, Ensemble, transformons l’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour AFRICA24 Group.

Contact :
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Groupe Africa24
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Email : onana@africa24tv.com
Tél. : +237 691 30 03 40

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A propos du Groupe Africa24 :
Initié en 2009, le Groupe Africa 24 est le premier éditeur TV & média digital du continent avec 4 chaînes full HD en diffusion dans les plus grands bouquets. Leader chez les décideurs et cadres dirigeants du continent, Africa 24 en Français et Africa 24 English, le Groupe est le pionnier et leader des chaînes d’informations sur l’Afrique. Africa 24 a renforcé ce leadership à travers le sport avec Africa24 Sport, première chaine en Afrique dédié à l’information sportive et aux compétitions et Africa24 Infinity, première chaîne dédiée aux industries créatives qui valorisent le génie créatif de la jeunesse africaine dans l’art, la culture, la musique, la mode, le design…

Première marque audiovisuelle du continent, le Groupe AFRICA24 dispose de 4 chaînes de télévisions en full HD chacune leader dans son segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leader de l’information Africaine en Français, édité par AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Leader de l’Information Africaine exclusivement en Anglais
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : La chaîne des talents créatifs dédiée à la Musique, l’art, la culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport : Première chaîne d’information sportive et des compétitions

Le Groupe AFRICA24 édite myafrica24 (Google store et App Store), la première plateforme de streaming HD mondiale sur l’Afrique disponible sur tous les écrans (Télévision, tablette, smartphone, ordinateurs) …Plus de 120 millions de foyers ont accès aux chaînes du Groupe Africa24 à travers les plus grands opérateurs : Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell…et plus de 8 millions d’abonnés sur les différentes plateformes digitales et réseaux sociaux.

www.Africa24TV.com

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The Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Invests in Junior Achievement (JA) Africa to Equip Youth with Project Management Skills for the Future

Source: APO

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org) and the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) announce a partnership to equip African youth with over 240,000 project management learning experiences that turn ideas into enterprises and ambitions into action.

The initiative, titled “Elevating Project Management in Youth Ecosystems– Phase II,” will be implemented from 2025 to 2028. The primary objective is empowering young Africans and fostering their personal and professional growth, equipping them with project management and other essential skills, and supporting them to create a lasting impact on their lives and communities. The initiative will impact young Africans from Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Ghana, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

“This grant marks a strategic leap forward in empowering young Africans not just to dream but to execute. Project management is a future-ready skill, and through this partnership with PMIEF, we’re embedding it directly into how young Africans think, plan, lead, and execute,” said Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa.

Notably, the program also focuses on enabling adults, including educators, volunteers, and JA staff, and is set to train 1800 adults over three years. Local PMI members will act as facilitators and mentors, contributing their real-world expertise and experience.

“PMIEF is honored to partner with JA Africa to bring life-changing project management skills to the next generation,” said Ashley Forsyth, Executive Director of PMIEF. “When young people master how to manage projects, they don’t just create businesses, they shape futures.”

As the world prepares to mark International Youth Day, JA Africa and PMIEF are demonstrating what it means to invest in young people, not just with inspiration, but with structure, skill, and the support to succeed.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa.

Media Contact:
Ellen Ukpi 
Director of Marketing & Communications 
JA Africa
ellen.ukpi@ja-africa.org

About JA Africa:
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa is one of the largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs, working on the economic empowerment of young Africans. We deliver hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness, financial health, STEM, and digital skills to over one million young people annually across 23 countries. We empower young people to tackle real-world problems, launch their businesses, and confidently step into the future of work. JA Africa is an ecosystem leader in youth entrepreneurship education across the continent, bringing together governments, corporations, educators, and communities to transform how young Africans are prepared for the world. By creating scalable, inclusive learning experiences and nurturing a generation of changemakers, we are helping to reshape Africa’s economic narrative.

https://JA-Africa.org

About PMIEF:
For 35 years, PMIEF has helped put youth on the path to success by incorporating project management skills into their daily lives. Our goal is to forge partnerships with nonprofit organizations that support and prepare youth for success by offering project management expertise, resources, and volunteers to aid them in making their dreams a reality.

https://apo-opa.co/49Cyrr7

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Nigeria: African Development Bank Group loans $500 million to support economic governance and energy transition

Source: APO

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to finance the second phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme. The policy-based operation is for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

“The second phase of the programme aims to stimulate inclusive growth by accelerating structural reforms in the energy sector, while supporting progressive reforms of fiscal policy to boost non-oil revenues and expand fiscal space. The new phase will consolidate and build on the achievements of the first phase,” said Abdul Kamara, Director General of the Office of the African Development Bank Group in Nigeria.

The programme will place emphasis on three main areas.

·  First, the programme will deepen fiscal policy reforms by strengthening public financial management systems and enhancing the transparency and efficiency of public spending.

·  Second, it will accelerate the reform of the power engineering sector to reduce energy poverty, expand access to energy, improve sector governance, and attract private investment.

·  Third, it will support implementation of the energy transition plan through measures that promote climate change adaptation and mitigation, including the introduction of energy-efficiency standards for electrical appliances.

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will also be updated for the 2026–2030 period.

The programme’s direct beneficiaries are the Federal Ministry of Power, the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Office of the Auditor General, the Debt Management Office, the National Climate Change Council of Nigeria (NCCC), the Federal Ministry of the Environment, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and other bodies responsible for social and economic policies.

Benefits will also accrue to private businesses in the form of improved investment climate and opportunities in the energy sector at the level of individual states of the Federation, and from the creation of an environment more conducive to public-private partnerships.

As of 31 October 2025, the active portfolio of the African Development Bank Group in Nigeria comprised 52 projects with a total commitment of $5.1 billion.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media contact:
Alexis Adélé
Communication and External Relations Department
media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is the leading multilateral financing institution dedicated to Africa’s development. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). The AfDB is present on the ground in 44 African countries, with a field office in Japan, and contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states.

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Central African Republic Presidential Election 2025: The Africa24 Group offers you exclusive coverage

Source: APO

On 28 December 2025, the Central African Republic (CAR) will elect its president for a new term. This presidential election is a historic step in consolidating peace after years of transition, strengthening institutional stability and, through citizen mobilisation, demonstrating the Central African Republic’s growing leadership as a key actor in regional security, national reconstruction and the responsible exploitation of its natural resources for inclusive development.

The Africa24 Group is rolling out an exceptional bilingual (French-English) editorial operation to enable citizens, decision-makers and national, regional, continental and global public opinion to discover the resilience, cultural riches and deep aspirations of the Central African Republic.

Discover the CAR here: https://apo-opa.co/3XQXhMB

Interviews with leaders, exclusive debates on the major issues at stake in the election, campaign journals and immersive reports.

Through Africa24 and Africa24 English, two full HD channels, discover our exceptional TV & Digital offering with exclusive programming:

  • Interview: Exclusive interviews with candidates from the presidential majority, the opposition and independents, who outline their plans for a reconciled and prosperous Central African Republic.
  • Africa News Room: 52 minutes of debate and analysis with the candidates or their representatives alongside Central African, sub-regional and international experts on the challenges of lasting peace and development.
  • Campaign Journal: With our reporters spread across the 16 districts, follow daily: candidate profiles, the expectations of Central Africans, behind-the-scenes coverage of rallies and campaign caravans, the country’s successes, and a postcard from a district, village or iconic site.

The Africa24 Group 360° coverage and global broadcasting to 120 million households

Watch ‘Central African Republic Presidential Election 2025’ live, on replay and on demand on all your screens at :

  • AFRICA24 in French (channel 249) et AFRICA24 English (channel 254) of the Canal+ Africa bundle
  • On myafrica24 Africa’s first HD streaming platform.
  • On www.Africa24TV.com which offers you a full access to all our programmes.

Africa24 Group, Transforming Africa Together.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AFRICA24 Group.

Contact :
Communication Department
Africa24 Group
Gaëlle Stella Oyono
Email: onana@africa24tv.com
Tél.: +237 691 30 03 40

Social Media: 
@ africa24tv 

About the Africa24 Group:
Launched in 2009, the Africa 24 Group is the continent’s leading TV and digital media publisher, with four full HD channels broadcast in the major cable packages. A leader among decision-makers and senior executives on the continent, Africa24 in French and Africa24 English, the Group is the pioneer and leader in African news channels. Africa24 has strengthened this leadership through sport with Africa24 Sport, Africa’s leading channel dedicated to sports news and competitions, and Africa24 Infinity, the first channel dedicated to creative industries that showcase the creative genius of African youth in art, culture, music, fashion, design and more.…

The leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leading French-language source for African news, published by AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Leading African news source exclusively in English.
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : The creative talent channel dedicated to music, art and culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport : Leading sports and competition news channel.

The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

www.Africa24TV.com

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