Niger: Prominent Civil Society Activist Arbitrarily Arrested
Immediately Release Moussa Tiangari; Drop All Charges (Paris) – Niger’s military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, who is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders […]
ATMIS military officers train on civil-military relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 09 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Fourteen Burundi National Defence Force (BNDF) officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed an intensive four-day training on civil-military co-operation (CIMIC) in peace support operations. The training, jointly organized by the ATMIS Force Headquarters CIMIC Cell and the United Kingdom-Mission Support Team […]
Powering The Digital Age: The Rise Of The African Data Centre Industry
Linda Oniwe, Vice President for Technology, Media and Telecommunication at Standard Bank The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. As businesses and individuals increasingly adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things […]
Inaugural Africa Food Show Launches On Back Of Surge In African F&B Market, Expected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030
In recent years, Africa has experienced strong economic growth and with its growing population, thriving economies and the emergence of a wealthier middle class, it’s expected that the food and beverage market will exceed $1 trillion by 2030 according to the African Development Bank. To address this demand, we’ve rebranded Africa’s Big 7 to the […]
NIB International Bank And Mastercard Launch Prepaid Mastercard In Ethiopia, Expanding Access To Global Payment Solutions
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, NIB International Bank (NIB) has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce the Prepaid Mastercard, a versatile and secure payment solution supporting Ethiopian consumers with seamless local and international transaction capabilities. This milestone underscores the shared commitment of NIB and Mastercard to advancing financial inclusion and driving innovation in Ethiopia. As […]
Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days: Seedstars Africa Ventures I Announces $42m First Close
Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund making early-stage investments in highly scalable start-ups in Africa, has achieved a first close of $42 million, with participation from the African Development Bank, EIB Global with the support of the European Union, under the ACP Trust Fund – EU Compartment and Boost Africa among other global […]
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Women Shine Bright In A Year Of Brilliant Beats
All hail, queens! Spotify Wrapped reveals 2024’s musical highlights with female trailblazers proving the power of women’s voices in Africa — and beyond. Making way for Africa’s current and future stars Artists, fans and creators have ensured that 2024 goes down as a record-breaking, culture-making year with genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano lighting up Sub-Saharan […]
Unlocking Africa’s $1 Trillion Food Economy: The Role Of Global Aid And Sustainable Technology
Global aid is crucial to realizing Africa’s $1 trillion food economy. It can help promote sustainable growth by targeting obstacles, enhancing resilience and unleashing the continent’s agricultural capabilities. Global aid is also vital for nurturing trade and economic integration, which are fundamental to Africa’s agricultural development agenda. The African Development Bank forecasts a potential surge in […]
Yemi Alade Reflects on Her Career and Recent Grammy Nomination
Celebrating its fifteenth year of showcasing African changemakers, CNN turns its lens on Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician, Yemi Alade. In a first, the interview with the acclaimed singer and songwriter was conducted in front of a live audience in Lagos. CNN
Koyo Kouoh Leads a Historic Shift in Art and Curation
The Venice Biennale is arguably one of the world’s most important art fairs, and its selection of Koyo Kouoh to helm its next edition speaks volumes about changing perspectives in the art world. The first African woman to serve as the fair’s artistic director, Kouoh is the chief curator of South Africa’s Zeitz Museum of […]
