Are Africa’s New Currencies Working?
Zimbabwe became the latest African country to unveil a new currency when it unveiled the ZiG in April. The move was aimed at fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. But will it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground. DW
World Should Rally to Halt Unfolding Atrocities in Darfur
As Darfur Burns, Civilian Protection Mission Needed Hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk of again becoming victims of atrocities, this time in the North Darfur city of El Fasher, amid fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), as well as allied militias. Fighting began in April, and the […]
Enduring Legacy of Photojournalist Killed in Central African Republic
Ten years on, Camille Lepage’s Killing Still Unsolved This week marked ten years since the death of Camille Lepage, a French photojournalist who was killed while working in western Central African Republic (CAR). She was a true friend to a country in need of people to bear witness to abuse. Camille was 26. Months before her arrival […]
Djibouti Forum wraps up with promising agreements, optimism about economic prospects
DJIBOUTI City, Djibouti – 17th May 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The inaugural Djibouti Forum brought together nearly 400 delegates, including international institutional investors collectively overseeing a staggering $2.5 trillion in assets. Describing the forum as a “resounding success”, Dr. Slim Feriani, CEO of Fonds Souverain de Djibouti (Djibouti’s sovereign wealth fund), noted that it was evident that […]
Yango Demonstrates Commitment to Africa Technology Growth and Entrepreneurship Empowerment at CEO Africa Forum 2024
Yango Marks Its Second Attendance at the Africa CEO Forum as the Largest Ride-Hailing Player on the Continent by Country Footprint. With Six Years in Africa, Yango Continues to Revolutionize Everyday Tech Services with Leading Ride-Hailing and Delivery Solutions KIGALI, Rwanda, 17 May 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango, one of the leading tech companies operating in […]
Tanzania’s New Plan To Manage Its Octopus Fishery
Tanzania, a major octopus producer in the Indian Ocean,is working on a plan to introduce measures for sustainable management and harvesting of the fishery, alongside communities and other partners. The plan is geared towards addressing existing gaps in assessing and harvesting octopus stocks to enhance conservation of the valuable resource that supports the country’s exports […]
Hypertension: Silent Killer That Can Be Beaten
World Hypertension Day, on 17 May, is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the main risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. It can cause angina (chest pain), heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heartbeat as well as kidney damage. High […]
Transitioning To Sustainability: The Holistic Conversation At Enlit Africa
Enlit Africa focuses on the key sustainability transition narrative, highlighting the role of green business and investment with the global launch of the UNDP Africa Green Business & Financing (AGBFI) Flagship Report. Enlit Africa focuses on the key sustainability transition narrative, incorporating insights across all the energy verticals to create long-term sustainable solutions in Africa Enlit […]
Mastercard And Cooperative Bank Of Oromia Launch Innovative Solutions To Boost Financial Inclusion In Ethiopia
Cooperative Bank of Oromia and Mastercard have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of the Coopbank Prepaid Mastercard and the introduction of the Community Pass technology in Ethiopia. These initiatives are set to significantly enhance digital and financial inclusion across the country, particularly Ethiopia’s smallholder farmers. The launch of the Coopbank Mastercard and introduction […]
IFC And Absa Trade Facility To Volcafe To Support Thousands Of Coffee Farmers In East Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Absa Group Limited, a South African-based bank, will provide an up to US$60 million commodity trade finance facility to Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant, to strengthen the company’s operations in East Africa, supporting tens of thousands of coffee farmers in the region. The financing […]
