Author: Ewang Johnson
ACCRA, Ghana, 16 September 2025/African Media Agency/- The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is honored to announce and welcome His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama as Presidential Keynote Speaker for the 14th edition of the summit, taking place at the Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra from October 8–10, 2025. His Excellency’s presidential keynote address will take place on the 09th of October 2025.H.E. President John Dramani Mahama was sworn into the President’s Office on the 7th of January 2025. H.E. was also the fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, having previously occupied the high office of President between January 7, 2013, and January 6, 2017. A…
‘He stayed faithful to the idea of making original and educational films’ – Speaking on FRANCE 24, Robert Redford’s biographer Michael Callan Feeney remembers Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday at age 89. Source link
Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a heroic rescue which took place in California in 2018. The film is even more “visceral” than genuine news footage.News videos of California wildfires have shown jaw-dropping devastation in recent years. But horrifying though they are, those reports are not as visceral as the experience of watching The Lost Bus. Paul Greengrass’ enthralling film – with Matthew McConaughey as a school bus driver trying to get children to safety as a fire blazes around them, and America Ferrera as a teacher on board – is based on the true story…
UN Climate Chief highlights potential for millions of new jobs, secure energy, rising living standardsADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 15 September 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/UN News- African governments are being encouraged to present their new national climate plans as opportunities to supercharge economies and boost living standards across the continent, as deadlines approach for all countries in the Paris Agreement to submit these plans.“Strong new national climate plans are blueprints for stronger economies, more jobs and rising living standards, across all African nations. Strong plans open the door to new industries, large-scale investment, more affordable clean energy accessible to all, and more resilient…
The director and producer of a new television series here in France has spoken of her delight at being able to feature France’s LGBTQ+ community in a place where they feel safe. Amandine Gay is the woman behind “Ballroom” – a series that features the artistic competition of New York’s ballroom culture, where the LGBTQ community combines fashion, dance and self-expression. She says the series shows how people get to know themselves and decide who they are going to be. She spoke to us in Perspective. Source link
In 1955, annexation of Rockall was about ensuring national security. But within a few decades, the government became more concerned with securing rights to Rockall’s fish-rich waters, and the potentially vast oil reserves on the seabed. Ireland, Iceland and Denmark (acting on behalf of the Danish Faroe Islands) had begun staking rival claims to these lucrative waters. Keen to cement British ownership, Parliament voted to formally incorporate Rockall into the UK in 1972, making it part of Scotland’s Western Isles.However, no other nation recognised the UK’s claim. A further blow came in 1982 when the UN Convention of the Seas…
Author: Mladen Čolić, Sales Vice President: Fintech Africa at TransUnionAfrica is fast emerging as the world’s next frontier for growth. By 2050, more than one in four people on the planet will be African, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. With the youngest population globally, the continent is increasingly recognised as a centre of innovation, especially in financial services.Behind Africa’s financial transformation is a lifeline often taken for granted: cross-border payments. Whether it is money sent home by migrants, capital to start small businesses, or funds for education and healthcare, these payments form the backbone of many African…
The 82nd Venice Film Festival is coming to a close Saturday as its juries make final choices for the awards. The prizes, including nods for acting, directing and best picture, called the Golden Lion, will be handed out during an evening ceremony. Story by Shirli Sitbon. Source link
Following its successful launch to market on 2 September, Discover Sport™ is proud to announce a dynamic new 3-year partnership with Tennis South Africa (TSA) that will bring South Africa’s premier tennis competitions fully into the spotlight. Through this collaboration, Discover Sport™ becomes the official streaming partner of TSA, enabling fans nationwide and abroad to connect with South Africa’s top players and competitions across digital and broadcast platforms.At its heart, this partnership is about access, visibility, and impact. Discover Sport’s™ purpose is to give voice to underrepresented sporting disciplines and provide new opportunities for athletes, federations, and fans to grow…
The author of a new book that examines the role and under-representation of Black people in traditional Western art has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how her youth as often the only Black person in the room led her to the idea for the book. Alayo Akinkugbe was born in Nigeria but studied in England from her early teens, right through until the end of her degree in art history from the University of Cambridge. She says she has combined both to write her book “Reframing Blackness: What’s Black about ‘History of Art’?” She spoke to us in Perspective. Source…