PARIS, France, 01 July 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The guest of the seventh edition of “My African Hour” is the Franco-Somali businessman and candidate for the 2026 presidential elections in Somalia, Mr. Abshir Aden Ferro. In this issue devoted to security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the... Read more
Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity
LONDON, England, 28 June 2024, /African Media Agency/- AFSIC – Investing in Africa  is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale. AFSIC – Investing in Africa... Read more
Uganda Economic Update: Improving Public Spending on Health to Build Human Capital
Kampala, Uganda | © Sarine Arslanian/Shutterstock.com KAMPALA, Uganda, 27 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Ugandan economy remains resilient and is growing amid intensifying climate shocks and a challenging global environment. The outlook is positive, buoyed by diversified exports and investments in developing oil export infrastructure ahead of the start... Read more
“Lost Crops” provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa
Zoë Karl-Waithaka, Managing Director and Partner, BCG Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya 26 June 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- According to research released by Oxfam in 2023, seven people across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan will die of hunger-related causes in the time it takes the average reader to complete this article. It is... Read more
The Mastercard Foundation Welcomes International Business and Development Leader Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors
Carole Wamuyu Wainaina TORONTO, Canada, 26 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Mastercard Foundation today announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Carole Wainaina is a senior business leader with 35 years of global experience in multinationals and multilateral organizations in areas including strategy, organizational... Read more
BUTEC Expands its Reach to Support Southern Africa’s Success
Business expands its support for Southern Africa’s construction and multi-technical services JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 24 June 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- With South Africa on the cusp of accelerated growth and development, BUTEC, a leading specialist contracting group, has affirmed its intentions to be a major player in the country... Read more
The Access Challenge Announces New Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairs Following its Renewed Commitment to Empowering African and Youth Leadership
NEW YORK, USA, 24 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- In an exciting development for The Access Challenge, a pivotal organization at the forefront of addressing global health disparities, a significant leadership transition has been announced. Founder and current CEO, Kate Campana, has announced her decision to step down and pass the leadership... Read more
Mama Money partners with Access Bank and Paymentology to launch new WhatsApp-powered Bank Card
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 24th June 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Mama Money, one of Africa’s leading cross-border money transfer operators, has joined forces with Access Bank and Paymentology, global leaders in banking and card issuing, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use... Read more
MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood as a Sacred Responsibility Every Man is Armed For
By Rev. Fr. George Ehusani & Dr. Yaw Perbi LAGOS, Nigeria, 21 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also... Read more
Crypto experts join Sportsbet.io in latest ambassador signings
NAIROBI, Kenya, 19 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The new ambassadors signing for Sportsbet.io bring with them a wealth of cryptocurrency knowledge and expertise, as the ‘Join the Crypto Experience’ programme picks up pace. The first to be welcomed this month is Paul Ola, also known as BTCrypto Coach. He’s a cryptocurrency trader and... Read more