Tanzania Authorities Arrest Opposition Politicians
Expanding Crackdown on Free Expression, Peaceful Assembly Tanzania authorities have arrested leading opposition politicians who had planned to demonstrate in response to a wave of enforced disappearances of party officials. On September 23, police arrested and later released on bail Freeman Mbowe, the chairman of the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) party; Tundu Lissu, Mbowe’s […]
Africa No Filter launches new guide on how to write about African elections
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 25 September 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- On October 9 Mozambique will go to the polls to elect a new president. Mozambique is one of 19 African countries, including South Africa and Ghana, who have had or will have elections in 2024. The narrative of elections in Africa is typically one of negative stereotypes […]
Delivering Mozambique’s Sustainable Energy Future
Mozambique is emerging as a key player in the global energy landscape, with a rich reserve of natural resources, including natural gas and renewables. As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, Mozambique is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, ensuring its energy projects are both ready and fully implemented to […]
A Debut AED 500 Million Syndicated Loan Is Arranged And Coordinated By Mashreq For The Trade And Development Bank (TDB)
A landmark AED 500 million syndicated loan was concluded for the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank by Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region. The facility marks TDB’s first ever AED denominated syndicated loan deal. Mashreq acted as Sole Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Facility Agent for the debut […]
Why Companies Should Participate In The Manufacturing Indaba 2024
The Manufacturing Indaba 2024 stands as the premier platform for Africa’s manufacturing sector, designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the continent and beyond. Scheduled for 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, this influential event serves as a focal point for companies to engage in key discussions, explore new opportunities, and showcase their […]
Closing The Insurance Gap And Continuous Improvement Are Critical In Addressing Africa’s Increasing Climate Impacts, ARC Ltd. Members’ Retreat Reveals
With Africa facing increasing climate impacts, closing the disaster risk insurance gap has become more critical than ever, as revealed at the recent African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd.’s Members’ Retreat. Held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London, the event brought together ARC Ltd. staff, members, partners, and other stakeholders to discuss challenges […]
Libyan Youth at Summit for the Future workshops: Digital tools essential for an inclusive political process in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya, 25 Septembre 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- As Heads of State met in New York to attend the Summit for the Future and sign the global Pact for the Future, UNSMIL held two youth workshops with 40 young men and women to discuss how the Libyan government, society and media companies could foster a safer […]
West Africa Emerges as a Hotbed for Global Terrorism
West Africa has become the epicenter of global terrorism, with jihadist groups expanding their influence in the Sahel region. A recent attack in Mali’s capital, where they killed dozens of students at a training facility and set fire to the presidential jet, highlighted the jihadists’ capacity to strike urban areas. These insurgent groups, linked to […]
Dangote Urges the Nigerian Government to End Fuel Subsidy
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has called on Nigeria’s Federal Government to fully remove fuel subsidies, stating that it’s the right time to do so. In an interview with Bloomberg, he emphasized that removing subsidies would clarify the country’s actual fuel consumption, reduce fiscal pressure, and help ease currency challenges. Dangote stated that his […]
Ghana Passes Gender Equality Law After Decades-long Delay
Ghana has finally passed its Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024, nearly 30 years after the bill was introduced. The law mandates that women hold at least 30% of decision-making roles in government, trade unions, and private industries. Additionally, it aims to increase the percentage of women in these roles to 50% by 2030, in […]
