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The New African magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, honouring leaders, innovators, and changemakers across diverse fields.

The 2024 highlights include advancements in Artificial Intelligence, with experts like Abeba Birhane exposing biases in AI systems, alongside impactful climate leadership from Senegal’s Ibrahima Cheikh Diong and youth advocate Michael Kakande. Development finance leaders, such as Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank, are also prominently featured.

Olympic triumphs take centre stage too, with Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo winning its first-ever gold medal and Sifan Hassan setting records in distance running. The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, ingenuity, and contributions of Africans shaping both the continent and the world. It celebrates remarkable achievements while inspiring future generations to break barriers and lead with purpose.

Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/the-100-most-influential-africans-of-2024-announced?lang=en

BSP Financial Group has officially transitioned its Fiji branch operations into a wholly-owned subsidiary, BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited.

Announcing the move, Board Chairman Robert Bradshaw highlighted that this restructuring aligns with a growing trend among large companies seeking to enhance operational efficiency. Bradshaw noted that the Fijian Parliament passed the BSP Fiji Act 2024 on 5 December, following stakeholder consultations. This ensured a seamless transition with no disruptions for customers or employees.

Reassuring clients, Bradshaw confirmed that accounts, loans, and services remain unaffected, with only the legal name of the bank in Fiji changing. He expressed gratitude to the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance, and the Fijian Government for their support throughout the process.

Read the original article here: https://www.fijivillage.com/news/BSP-Fiji-transitions-to-an-independent-subsidiary-with-no-impact-on-customers-xr4f58/

The Commonwealth Peace Prize has received significant interest, prompting an extension of the nomination deadline to 17 January 2025. Part of the Faith in the Commonwealth Initiative, the prize honours peacebuilders who use faith to foster dialogue, resolve conflicts, and promote lasting peace across the Commonwealth’s diverse communities.

Announcing the extension in London, Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC highlighted the importance of peace in achieving just societies. Sir David Khalili, Chairman of the Khalili Foundation, praised faith as a powerful tool for harmony and understanding.

Launched on the International Day of Peace 2024, the prize will be awarded every three years and celebrates individuals with a proven track record of faith-driven contributions to peace and conflict resolution within the Commonwealth.

Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/submission-deadline-commonwealth-peace-prize-extended-until-january-2025