Kenya: Witnesses Describe Police Killing Protesters

Respect Right to Protest; Investigate Apparent use of Excessive Force Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing, Human Rights Watch said today. Protests began in cities and towns across Kenya and online after the Finance Bill 2024 was introduced in parliament on June 18. […]
Accra to Host Inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF)

Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th, 2024, across multiple locations in the city. This two-day event aims to merge the evocative power of storytelling with urgent environmental themes, fostering a profound connection between its participants and the natural world. A New Era of Environmental Awareness […]
Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity

LONDON, England, 28 June 2024, /African Media Agency/- AFSIC – Investing in Africa is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale. AFSIC – Investing in Africa aims to partner with companies that […]
African Fine Foods Pavilion At Summer Fancy Food Show To Feature Over 130 Companies And Expand Market Reach To Africa

Prosper Africa and USAID will highlight export-ready and innovative African food product companies in the African Fine Food Pavilion at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, June 23-25. Over 130 companies from the continent will be on display at the Javits Center, featuring food products ranging from traditional staples to inventive […]
Conflict in Northern Mozambique Puts Education at Risk

New Report Shows Fewer Attacks, but Increasing Military Use of Schools The good news is that during 2022 and 2023, attacks on schools in Mozambique significantly decreased, according to a report released last week. The bad news is that Mozambique has seen a jump in the use of schools for military purposes during that period. The Global […]