The Newly Inaugurated LuCAC Fills a Gap in Zambia’s Artistic Infrastructure
From art classes for children to exhibition spaces for local talent, the Lusaka Contemporary Art Center serves as a space for contemporary art in various forms. SOURCE: DW
Mali: Junta Suspends Political Parties, Associations
Action Undermines Fundamental Freedoms (Nairobi) – Mali’s transitional military government should immediately reverse its suspension of political parties and associations, Human Rights Watch said today. The suspension violates both Malian law and the rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly under international human rights law. On April 10, 2024, the council of ministers adopted […]
Africa’s Champion Against Malaria, Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté on stage at TED2024
KAMPALA, Uganda, 12 April 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- TED2024, a hallmark event celebrating 40 years of innovation, ingenuity, creativity, courage, and generosity, taking place in Vancouver, Canada from 15-19 April, will feature Africa’s esteemed, and leading champion against malaria, Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté as a speaker. In his Talk, titled “How to End Malaria”, Prof. Diabaté aims to catalyse transformative […]
Africa’s Quest for Green Energy Boosted by the Appointment of New CEO at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 12 April 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer. Woochong Um will lead GEAPP following his tenure with the Asian Development Bank. GEAPP is a multi-sector alliance created in 2021 to address one of the […]
Africa Climate Roundtable to unify African voices on climate resilience and adaptation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 12 April 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- African Risk Capacity (ARC) will be convening leading partners in Africa’s climate and food security space. The meeting will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7-8 May 2024. “Africa has a clear role to play in terms of providing solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change, promote […]
What Happened To Nelson Mandela’s South Africa? A New Podcast Series Marks 30 Years Of Post-Apartheid Democracy
When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in May 1994 as South Africa’s first democratically elected president, my country was brimming with optimism for its post-apartheid future. I was there and relieved at the prospect of an end to bloodshed. I had seen far too much violence and death in […]
Finalists Of The 2024 Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge Announced
Africa Tourism Partners is thrilled to announce the top five finalists for the 6th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. The Challenge opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their projects. The Challenge closed on the 01st of March 2024 and attracted over 154 entries from innovators across Africa. […]
Mastercard And Equity Bank Join Forces To Enhance Cross-Border Money Transfers In Kenya
Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for cross-border financial transactions in Kenya. Remittances are a key economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa with a reported $53 billion flowing into the region in 2022. In […]
Women Don’t Get It. When It Comes To Healthcare The Gender Gap Is An Abyss
By Omosefe Osinoiki It’s no secret that when it comes to essential healthcare, women don’t get equal treatment. My research raises awareness to get women treated for the disease female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) in Nigeria. The research highlights the challenges of stigma and misdiagnosis we face – but also offers solutions. Growing up I was […]
Extending Duty-free Access to the United States for about 40 Sub-Saharan African Nations
US senators have introduced a bill to extend the country’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program with sub-Saharan African nations until 2041. Initially passed in 2000, AGOA is scheduled to expire in 2025. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee said in a statement that the AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act is necessary to support […]
