Yango Group launches Yango Motors in Côte d’Ivoire, debuting at Abidjan Auto Show 2025
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 11 September 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Yango Group, the international tech company headquartered in Dubai, today announced the launch of Yango Motors, its new automotive business focused on bringing affordable, reliable, and well-adapted vehicles to local markets. Côte d’Ivoire becomes the first country where Yango Motors is introduced, marking the start of a […]
Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 Announces Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations of the Republic of Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana, 11 September 2025/African Media Agency/- Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is pleased to welcome the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOC) as a Strategic Partner for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra from October 8–10, 2025. This announcement follows some of the bold moves by MOCDTI, […]
Empowering Africa’s Digital Future: Yango Leaders To Join Market Expansion, Policy and Innovation Dialogues at Tech Safari Summit 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, 11 September 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company will participate as a Brand Partner in the Tech Safari Summit 2025, taking place on September 11 in Nairobi. This leading event brings together business leaders from international technology companies alongside regulators, local partners and experts with recognized expertise in regional expansion. […]
Africa’s Green Economy Awakens: Can Financing Catch Up to Ambition?
In Addis Ababa this week, African leaders are gathering for the Africa Climate Summit with a clear message: the continent is ready to power a green economy revolution, but the world must step up to match Africa’s ambition with finance and technology. Across the continent, the momentum is unmistakable. In the past year alone, 20 […]
Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents’ Health
Investigate Long-term Health Risks, Protect Right to a Healthy Environment Zambian authorities should address recent reports that polluted water and soil from an acid spill in Zambia’s copper mining region pose a serious health risk, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 18, 2025, a dam in Chambishi, Copperbelt province, holding mining waste from Chinese […]
Top 15 Value-Chain Transformation Projects Powering Africa’s Industrial Rise
By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
Nigerian Entrepreneurs Are The Architects Of The Digital Future Says Lagos State Deputy Governor As GITEX NIGERIA Champions National & Regional Startup Ecosystems
The inaugural GITEX NIGERIA concluded in a tremendous fashion this Thursday in Lagos, as West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup show cast a spotlight on the influence of emerging local and regional entrepreneurs. Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, GITEX NIGERIA took place […]
Pretoria Breaks Silence on Russia with Rare Criticism
In a notable departure from its typically neutral stance, South Africa has issued a rare criticism of Russia following a deadly attack on civilians in eastern Ukraine. The government expressed deep concern over a Russian strike that killed 24 pensioners collecting payments, explicitly condemning the “deliberate targeting of non-combatants” as a violation of international humanitarian law. South […]
Tunisia Condemns Drone Strike on Gaza Aid Flotilla
Tunisia has denounced a drone strike on the Global Sumud Flotilla, the second such attack in two days, calling it an “orchestrated” assault. The aid convoy, docked at the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said, is supported by activists from 44 countries, including Greta Thunberg. It plans to sail to Gaza to challenge Israel’s long-standing naval blockade […]
Kenya Proposes Innovative Financing for Food Security
Kenya is exploring an innovative $1 billion debt-for-food security agreement to alleviate its mounting financial pressures. This proposed deal would refinance existing high-cost debt with more affordable financing, directly linking debt relief to investments in national food security programs. Similar to successful debt-for-nature swaps, this approach aims to reduce the government’s debt-servicing burden—which currently consumes about one-third […]
