WIA is an international platform dedicated to the economic development and support of leading and high potential African women. The Annual Summit in Marrakech is the annual highlight of the meetings bringing together African fresh local talents and decision-makers who are committed to transforming the continent.

This year Summit, under the theme “How Do African Women Engage the World and Create a New Paradigm?”, will bring together 500 people from 75 countries, economic, governmental and cultural leaders, as well as women’s delegations from the Middle East, the United States and Asia, in addition to women and men from the 54 countries of the continent.

Commenting on the partnership with AMA, Dr. Hafsat Abiola, Executive Chairwoman of Women in Africa noted that “AMA’s deep knowledge of the African media landscape and passion for communicating a positive African narrative will help us steer our Summit to the highest level”.

Eloïne Barry, CEO of African Media Agency

According to Eloïne Barry, the CEO of AMA, this partnership underlines the relentless focus by the two organizations to improve the continent through telling a positive African narrative that uplifts and catalyzes growth on the continent. “We are excited to partner with like-minded organizations committed to sharing an authentic and positive African narrative with the world. It is the core, foundation and inspiration of all our work at the AMA,” says Barry.

AMA will use its skills and network to promote the visibility of the event.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Women In Africa and AMA.

About African Media Agency (AMA)
AMA – African Media Agency (http://amediaagency.com) specializes in helping companies grow their share of voice on a pan-African scale. Our deep knowledge and understanding of the continent helped us gain recognition and act as an authoritative source of news for the most influential media houses in every African country.
Our offices are located in New York (USA), Dubai (UAE), Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire), Kampala (Uganda). We have local presence in Johannesburg (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Dakar (Senegal), Casablanca (Morocco) and Cairo (Egypt). Our team has over 15 years of experience across the Communications spectrum on a pan-African scale. We intimately understand the diversified and often complex business environment in each African country and guide our clients with best practice on every step of their African journey.

About Women In Africa
Women in Africa (WIA), founded by Aude de Thuin in 2016 and chaired by Hafsat Abiola, is an international platform dedicated to the economic development and support of leading and high potential African women. Through this initiative, WIA wishes to reveal the potential of African women and connect them at a continental and international level. The 3rd WIA Initiative Summit will be held in Marrakech on June 27-28, 2019 and will be under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.