Africa No Filter honours filmmakers transforming global perceptions through powerful African stories.
LAGOS, Nigeria, 27 November 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-When Togolese filmmaker Angela Aquereburu created Ahoé, she wanted to tell a story that felt true to home — layered, emotional, and unmistakably Togolese. “Ahoé was made with a lot of love for our country, the people, for the stories,” Aquereburu said. This personal mission is exactly why Africa No Filter […]
IBM Accelerates Digital Transformation for Toyota South Africa Motors with SAP S/4HANA Upgrades
Fujifilm XT3 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 27 November 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the successful delivery of two major SAP S/4HANA system upgrades for Toyota South Africa Motors (Toyota), marking a significant milestone in the automotive leader’s enterprise-wide modernization journey. The projects, executed by IBM in collaboration with SAP, underscore IBM’s commitment to helping organizations […]
Enhancing partnership for health financial hardship protection
Geneva, Switzerland, 27 November 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are deepening collaboration to improve how countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing health […]
Trump blocks South Africa from 2026 G-20
The diplomatic rift between Washington and Pretoria has widened as US President Donald Trump announced he will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G-20 summit in Miami. Trump justified this decision by repeating unsubstantiated claims about South Africa, including allegations of genocide against its minority white population. He also vowed to halt all US aid payments […]
Africa and Europe pledge stronger partnerships
African and European leaders have concluded a highly productive AU-EU Summit in Luanda, solidifying their commitment to a stronger, more balanced partnership. Both sides emphasized that in an increasingly unstable world, their continents need each other more than ever, with trade forming the bedrock of this renewed alliance. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the […]
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu faces growing pressure
Despite securing a new electoral mandate, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership is facing unprecedented pressures. Her position is being challenged from multiple directions: deep factional rifts within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party, public frustration over economic conditions and post-election violence, as well as growing international scrutiny. While she retains control of the state’s institutions, […]
TotalEnergies ruling could boost African climate cases
A recent court ruling in France has set a powerful new precedent for corporate accountability, with significant implications for Africa. The Paris Judicial Court found the energy giant TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing for misleading the public about its climate ambitions while simultaneously increasing fossil fuel production. This landmark decision demonstrates that companies can be held legally responsible […]
South Africa and Indonesia launch visa-free travel
South Africa and Indonesia have launched a new visa-free travel agreement, opening the door for citizens of both countries to visit without applying for a visa in advance. Announced at the Indonesia Africa CEO Forum in Johannesburg, the deal aims to boost tourism, trade, and investment while fostering closer economic ties. By simplifying travel, entrepreneurs, investors, […]
How Chinese investment powers Africa’s solar boom
A powerful solar revolution is dawning across Africa, supercharged by a massive influx of affordable Chinese panels. With global solar costs dropping sharply, China shipped 15 gigawatts of panels to Africa over the past year—nearly matching a quarter-century of earlier installations. This influx is driving expansion in countries such as Nigeria, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia, […]
The 50-year fight for Western Sahara’s freedom
This November marks a somber milestone: fifty years since Morocco began its occupation of Western Sahara, a territory many consider to be Africa’s last colony. The indigenous Sahrawi people have spent this half-century fighting for self-determination, a right promised but never fulfilled. Their struggle began after Spain withdrew and handed control to Morocco and Mauritania in […]
