8 MARCH 2023: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

💱 Africa Joins China’s Push to End Dollar Dominance
The global balance of financial power is shifting—and Africa is right at the heart of it. By joining China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), 53 African nations can now settle trade directly in yuan, bypassing the U.S. dollar and Western clearing banks. This move not only shields economies from dollar volatility and sanctions but also gives Africa new leverage in global trade. The question is no longer if the dollar’s dominance will fade, but how Africa will shape the next era of global finance.

Empowering Africa through innovation, cultural heritage, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability—exploring the 3Ps framework for transformative change.

Across Africa, a new energy revolution is reshaping the future. Innovators like Charlot Magayi are driving change with clean cooking technology, using recycled materials and sustainable fuel to reduce pollution and protect community health. At the same time, countries like Burkina Faso and Gabon are asserting energy independence, prioritizing resource sovereignty, green manufacturing, and renewable energy infrastructure. This movement reflects Africa’s rise as a leader in sustainable development, clean energy innovation, and climate-conscious economic empowerment.

Kenya’s Fight for Democracy: From Saba Saba to Police Brutality in 2025
As Kenya marks Saba Saba Day, the echoes of 1990’s pro-democracy protests resound in today’s streets. From the Finance Bill uprising to the tragic death of Albert Ojwang, citizens are once again demanding justice, police accountability, and an end to state violence. With over 500 police killings since 2019 and a conviction rate below 1%, Kenya’s democratic struggle remains urgent and unfinished.

On World Refugee Day, 12-year-old Sifa from East Africa delivers a powerful letter demanding action—not pity. As refugee numbers rise across Sudan, Uganda, Chad, Kenya, and Burkina Faso, her words challenge governments and NGOs to move beyond solidarity and invest in refugee-led solutions. “We are not a crisis,” she writes. “We are the consequence of your inaction.”