EU Should Up its Game in the Face of Sudan Atrocities
Tackle UAE’s Support to Warring Parties, Support Protection of Civilians Despite 17 months of brutal conflict in Sudan, the country rarely made it to the top of the European Union’s agenda. But next week offers opportunities for European leaders to up their game. Since April 2023, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Response Forces (RSF), and […]
UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis
Government Should Cooperate with UN and End Impunity On October 10, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burundi. The Council expressed concerns about the country’s rights record, which, nearly 10 years after a political and human rights crisis began, remains […]
Entrepreneur and Businessman Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. Returns to Ghana for Historic Celebration and Community Development Initiatives
October 2024 marks an important milestone in the enduring partnership between Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. and the Kingdom of Akyem Abuakwa in Ghana, West Africa. This visit, Dr. Soaries’ second to Ghana in 2024, will include a delegation of 40 individuals who will join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of His Majesty, the King of Akyem Abuakwa. […]
Motifs And Ornamentations: Inspirations Behind The Colors Of African Traditional Architecture
By Paul Yakubu African societies’ cultures are intrinsically linked to color. From fabrics to clothing, products, sculptures, and architecture, various societies explore rich and vibrant colors that are vivid, expressive, and joyful. Through different shades, hues, contrasts, motifs, and ornamentations, colors are embraced as an unspoken language, a palette for storytelling, and a sense of cultural […]
Stereotypical media narratives deprive Africa and FDI community of $4.2 billion annually, new study reveals
The study highlights the significant cost burden that biased media coverage imposes on African nations, particularly during electoral periods, ultimately deterring foreign direct investment (FDI) in a continent known for its low default rates and high returns in strategic sectors. LONDON/LAGOS/JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI, 10 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-New research conducted by Africa No Filter and strategic advisory […]
Forbes Names Standard Bank Amongst The Top 20 World’s Best Employers
Standard Bank makes it a hat-trick of international recognition Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has once again won international recognition, this time from Forbes Magazine for being one of the World’s Best Employers. Standard Bank has been ranked 18th in the world, amongst the top 850 large multinational organisations. The Bank […]
Normalising Violence Is The First Step Towards Fuelling Femicide
Rebecca Cheptegei’s murder has struck a strong personal chord with me. Like her, I am an athlete and a mother. Like her, I left my hometown in search of better opportunities. Like her, I am a strong-willed, independent woman who dreams big. And her life has been cut short because she was all of this […]
Members of the diplomatic corps visiting Kaga-Bandoro commend the work of MINUSCA and the United Nations country team
BANGUI, Central African Republic, 10 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, led a large delegation of foreign diplomats accredited to Bangui, members of the Central African Government, namely the Minister of […]
Gas Engines Propel Companies On Their Decarbonisation Journey
By Sujen Balakisson, Business Development Manager for Wärtsilä Africa As the global push towards sustainable energy intensifies, companies across various industries are increasingly turning to gas engines as a critical component in their decarbonisation strategies, a decision Wärtsilä supports and promotes extensively. As a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the energy market, Wärtsilä is […]
Innovate UK Launches The Nextgen Space Challenge 2024 To Discover Emerging Space Technology Entrepreneurs
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has officially announced the launch of the 2024 NextGen Space Challenge, a key initiative under the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network. The challenge aims to discover the next wave of space technology entrepreneurs across the UK, South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda, as Africa’s influence in the global space industry […]
