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James A. Abi

James A. Abi Journalist

@Jamesabi

James Abi is a journalist, media entrepreneur and founder of Africa Pro 24 Media, an African-focused digital newsroom committed to telling stories that matter to the continent and its people.

His journalism focuses on African politics, business, development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation and the social and economic issues shaping communities across Africa. He is particularly interested in stories that go beyond headlines to examine the people, policies and forces driving change across the continent.

Through Africa Pro 24 Media, James is building a platform that gives African journalists and voices greater space to report on Africa from African perspectives, while producing credible, accessible and impactful journalism for audiences in Africa and around the world.

He is passionate about strengthening African journalism, supporting emerging journalists and using digital media to contribute to a better-informed, development-ready Africa.

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Articles by James A. Abi

The Stolen Identity: Unpacking the Controversial Claims About Ancient Egypt, the Sphinx and the Original Jews Features

The Stolen Identity: Unpacking the Controversial Claims About Ancient Egypt, the Sphinx and the Original Jews

The history of ancient Egypt and the origins of the Jewish people are among the most debated and fiercely contested subjects in modern scholarship. For decades, Afrocentric historians, Black Hebrew Israelite groups and a growing number of independent researchers have challenged the mainstream narrative, arguing that the foundational civilizations of the ancient world were Black African in origin and that the true descendants of the biblical Israelites have been systematically erased from history. These claims continue to resonate with millions across Africa and its diaspora, offering an alternative framework for understanding identity, heritage and the politics of historical memory.

Sep 11, 2026 2,226
The $1.3 Trillion Question: How Can Africa Fund Its Own Future? Explainers

The $1.3 Trillion Question: How Can Africa Fund Its Own Future?

Africa's development financing gap has widened to more than $1.3 trillion annually despite the continent recording average real GDP growth of 3.8% over the past two decades, according to the African Development Bank's 2026 African Economic Outlook report.

Sep 11, 2026 464
How Does China Actually Make Money in Africa? Explainers

How Does China Actually Make Money in Africa?

The question of how China makes money in Africa has become one of the most debated topics in international economics. The answer is far more complex than the simplistic narratives of "debt-trap diplomacy" or "resource extraction" that dominate Western media. China's economic engagement with Africa has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-layered system that generates returns through trade, infrastructure operations, manufacturing and financial arrangements. Understanding this system requires looking beyond headlines and examining the actual mechanisms at work.

Sep 10, 2026 307
Hemingways Collection Scales Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Renovation at River Camp Mara Tourism

Hemingways Collection Scales Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Renovation at River Camp Mara

Nestled into the riverine forest along the Njageteck River, the refreshed Hemingways River Camp Mara offers an intimate, water-level safari experience. A hippo grazes on the lawn in the foreground, highlighting the camp's deep immersion in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Sep 9, 2026 346
Gambia Power Emergency: President Adama Barrow Declares Energy Crisis Amid Violent Protests Energy Crisis

Gambia Power Emergency: President Adama Barrow Declares Energy Crisis Amid Violent Protests

Gambian President Adama Barrow has declared the country's prolonged electricity crisis a national emergency and promised to boost power generation by the end of October, as violent protests over rolling blackouts that have lasted up to 48 hours intensify ahead of December's presidential election.

Sep 9, 2026 536
Uncertainty for Burundians as President William Ruto Orders Foreign-Owned Businesses Closed Geopolitics

Uncertainty for Burundians as President William Ruto Orders Foreign-Owned Businesses Closed

Hundreds of Burundians living in Kenya have flocked to their embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to leave the country, days after President William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners, sparking fears of xenophobic violence and creating a diplomatic rift between the two East African nations.

Sep 8, 2026 236
Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After 21 Years with Argentina Football

Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After 21 Years with Argentina

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39, bringing down the curtain on a 21-year career with Argentina that saw him become the country's record appearance holder and top scorer, while finally delivering the World Cup trophy that had long eluded him.

Sep 8, 2026 249
Senegal's Dr. Mouhamadou Sow Produces Africa's First Locally Made Sickle Cell Treatment The Next 54

Senegal's Dr. Mouhamadou Sow Produces Africa's First Locally Made Sickle Cell Treatment

Senegalese pharmacist Dr. Mouhamadou Sow, CEO of Teranga Pharma, has led his company to produce a generic version of hydroxyurea for the management of sickle cell disease, marking the first time the frontline treatment has been manufactured on African soil in a development expected to improve access to affordable medicine for millions of patients across the continent.

Sep 8, 2026 220
Ghana Bans Raw Gold Exports, Mandates Local Refining Gold

Ghana Bans Raw Gold Exports, Mandates Local Refining

Ghana has banned the export of unrefined artisanal gold doré effective September 1, 2026, requiring all gold purchased by licensed buyers to be refined locally before it can leave the country in a move aimed at capturing more value from Africa's largest gold industry.

Sep 7, 2026 1,201
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