African filmmakers should emulate Nollywood -UNESCO

NATIONAL Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO, Carl Ampah, is urging African filmmakers and industry players to emulate the economic model of Nigeria’s film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, in the areas of film distribution and production, which has been successful over the years. Nollywood’s model of development could help other African countries to build vibrant

Nigeria protests, VAT in Ghana, Eggs shortage

As we wrap up the week, here are the top stories from Africa. The Ghanaian FDA continues to enforce the ban on celebrities advertising alcohol. Meanwhile, a Nigerian woman makes headlines with a record-setting wig measuring over 350 meters. Labour unions halt a nationwide strike in Ghana, and the country makes progressive moves by eliminating

Africa is poised to take the lead on sustainable development practices, says Cannelle Maricaux, Francophone African entrepreneur

The populations and economies of leading countries and trading blocs are currently experiencing a slowdown, or even a decrease, in growth. However, this stagnation isn’t universal. Cannelle Maricaux is a Belgian-Senegalese investment specialist, financial advisor, and CEO of Koolute Investments. With an upbringing that spanned East and West Africa and a decade in the Middle

South Africa and UAE are Africa, Middle East Sustainability Leaders

South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are doing the most to combat climate change in the Middle East and Africa, according to a new report that compares government and business sustainability policies, investment and actions. Download document: (https://apo-opa.co/49FTzKm) The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard (https://apo-opa.co/49Bcfeq), released Thursday, is ta