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Can Africa’s Youth Turn their Discontent to Action to Drive Change?

Recent youth-led protests across Africa reflect growing frustration among young people towards the ruling political class, whom they blame for missed economic opportunities and rampant corruption. These demonstrations highlight the generational divide and a demand for change from Kenya to Uganda. In Kenya, protests against high taxes and corruption led President William Ruto to withdraw […]

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Doctors in DRC Take On Mpox Outbreaks Amid Conflict

In eastern DRC, healthcare workers are combating a severe mpox outbreak, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. The disease, formerly known as monkeypox, has surged due to a new, rapidly spreading clade 1 strain. Doctors, already stretched thin from previous Ebola and COVID-19 crises, rely on symptom-based care due to […]

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Unethical Alcohol Marketing Tactics Send Dangerous Messages to Young Nigerians

Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people, with one study revealing that 55.8% of teenagers aged 15-19 engaged in binge drinking in the past month. The situation is likely linked to the unrestricted marketing tactics of alcohol brands in the country. The World Health Organization recommends that countries limit alcohol advertising […]

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Kenyan Drivers Set Their Own Fares in Defiance of Uber’s Algorithm

In Nairobi, Kenyan taxi drivers are pushing back against the unsustainable low fares dictated by ride-hailing apps like Uber, Bolt, and local start-ups. According to the drivers, the intense competition among the ride-hailing companies has led to reduced prices. As a result, many drivers struggle to cover their costs, especially with rising living expenses and […]

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Kenya’s Annual Wildebeest Migration Drives Tourist Surge

Large crowds of tourists have begun converging at Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve to witness the annual wildebeest migration. This event, which peaks in August, involves wildebeests, zebras, and hippos making their way across the Mara River on their way to northern Tanzania’s Serengeti Park. The highlight of the spectacle occurs when the animals leap […]

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RegTech Horizon 100 – Celebrating Africa’s Leading RegTech Innovators

LAGOS, Nigeria, 20th August 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- RegTech Africa is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 RegTech Horizon 100 Directory, a premier listing that will showcase the most innovative regulatory technology companies driving Africa’s regulatory transformation. We invite you to nominate outstanding companies that are leveraging cutting-edge technologies—such as big data, artificial intelligence, and […]

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The Africa-America Institute To Celebrate 40th Annual Awards Gala With Presidential Fireside Chat

The Africa-America Institute To Celebrate 40th Annual Awards Gala With Presidential Fireside Chat And Tribute To The Late H.E. Geingob, President Of The Republic Of Namibia And AAI Alumnus AAI’s 40th Annual Awards Gala to feature a Presidential Fireside Chat with H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, and H.E. Joseph Boakai, President […]

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Celebrating International Youth Day in Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS partnered with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to showcase innovative young performers conveying messages of peace through art

DJOUBA, South Sudan, 20 August 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – “International Youth Day gives us, the younger generation, a platform to express our ideas, achievements, and concerns with our communities and international partners. It’s a chance to promote peace through our skills or talents and play a part in actively shaping the future of our […]

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The Trading Gap Is Narrowing As More Women Gain Confidence

Nearly half of South African households (42,1%) are headed by women, according to Statistics SA’s 2022 census. In these households, women are often both primary caregivers and breadwinners. They wield significant influence in household purchasing decisions and are pivotal in passing down knowledge on how to handle finances to future generations. Despite this role, studies […]

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Mastercard Advocates Financial Inclusion And Economic Growth At Tanzania Industry Forum

Mastercard hosted its inaugural Tanzania Industry Forum in Dar es Salaam, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to explore the dynamic financial and technology landscape and foster impactful collaborations in Tanzania. The event underscored Mastercard’s commitment to advancing economic growth through innovative digital payment solutions and strategic collaborations in the […]

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Bolstering The Future: Celebrating Innovation And Financial Inclusion At The 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2024

 The Ethiopian  Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa became the center of innovation and excellence on August  14th, 2024, as it hosted the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia Innovation  & Excellence Awards 2024. This significant event celebrated outstanding achievements in the  banking and financial services industry, centered around the theme “Bolstering the Economy  with […]

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Respected ICT Professionals And Senior Government Leaders To Speak At TICON Africa

Speakers at the upcoming Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024 include respected names in the ICT industry as well as senior officials from member countries. TICON Africa will be held at the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa between 25 and 27 September alongside the Marketing Society of Kenya’s symposium. The two events will bring […]

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