Community Pass Customer Summit In Uganda Paves The Way For Mastercard’s Digital And Financial Inclusion
Mastercard’s second annual Community Pass Customer Summit in Kampala, Uganda gathered more than 90 public and private sector partners, featured 20+ thought leaders dedicated to crafting sustainable solutions for digital and financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. This year’s summit showcased over 10 cutting-edge technologies and financial institutions, each presenting their digital solutions designed to […]
COP28: Bridging The Climate Finance Gap In Africa And Beyond
This article is part of:United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 As the world converges for COP28, Africa stands at a critical juncture in its fight against climate change. At COP27, the resounding call echoed across the continent and beyond: bridging the climate finance gap is not just a priority; it is an existential necessity. The figures are […]
Cabo Verde Certified Malaria-Free By WHO, Marking A Historic Milestone In The Fight Against Malaria
Today, Cabo Verde has been certified malaria free by The World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant achievement in global health. Cabo Verde joins 42 additional countries and one territory worldwide that have already been awarded this certification by WHO. It is however, only the third country in the WHO African region to achieve malaria-free […]
Afreximbank Announces An Initial Disbursement Of US$2.25 Billion Under A Syndicated US$3.3 Billion Crude Oil Prepayment Facility
Sponsored By The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully arranged a syndicated US$3.3 billion crude oil prepayment facilitysponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). An initial disbursement of US$2.25 billion has been made. A second tranche of US$1.05 billion is expected to be disbursed subsequently. This landmark financing is […]
5 Things to Do in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a stunning African country, with lush national parks, stunning rivers and waterfalls, diverse wildlife and so much more. There are a million things you can do in Zimbabwe, but we’re only going to take a look at 5 of them. If you’re planning a trip to this African country and you don’t know where to […]
Amidst Ongoing Global Crises, Gates Foundation Announces Largest Annual Budget Ever: $8.6 Billion in 2024 to Save and Improve Lives
Increased funding includes support for health innovations that could save millions more lives by 2030 DAVOS, Switzerland, January 15, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced its largest annual budget to date as it works toward the goal of a healthier, more prosperous world for all. With global health budgets […]
Conversations with the Best African Music Performance Nominees on Making History
2024 is a historic moment in music as it marks the first year that the Grammys have established a category to recognize Best African Music Performance. Acknowledging the tremendous surge in popularity of African music and its impact on the world, the award shines a spotlight on the African artists who are reshaping today’s music. […]
Putting Young Black South Africans at the Heart of Wildlife Photography and Conservation
Most non-Africans think safaris are a normal part of existence in places like South Africa, but the reality is that many locals don’t have the privilege of experiencing it. Despite growing up in proximity to some amazing game preserves, many have not been able to achieve access until now. Thanks to a Black-run program, Wild […]
The Record-Breaking Box Office Success of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Is a Win for Nollywood
“Box Office Queen” is an apt title for Funke Akindele, the Nigerian filmmaking juggernaut whose every project seems to turn to gold. Building on her prior successes, her latest film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ managed to achieve the highest ever gross for a Nollywood film within three weeks of its release. With her more than […]
Dishes From My Egyptian Childhood
The foods of one’s youth are a cultural touchstone for most people, yet the emotions they trigger tend to evolve over time. For Egyptian food artist, Laila Gohar, she finds her work is less influenced by particular dishes and more by the ceremony that accompanied their preparation and enjoyment. “A dish that takes me right […]
