New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks, features two successful responses in Africa
Resolve to Save Lives report shows how public health specialists around the world controlled Lassa fever and other outbreaks last year New York, NY, June 18 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health […]
Côte d’Ivoire Receives $35 million Payment for Verified Reduction of Carbon Emissions
Payment is based on high-integrity emission reductions from forest conservation, forest rehabilitation, and agroforestry activities. Aerial view of the Plateau district in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Photo: UN Photo/Basile Zoma Abidjan, Côte d’ivoire, 18 June 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Côte d’Ivoire has received a $35 million from the World Bank for successfully reducing 7 million tons of […]
Flexibility Choices Could Be A Fatal Blind Spot In Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition
By Marc Thiriet, Director, Africa, Wärtsilä Energy It is no longer disputed that solar and wind power will be the foundation of Africa’s future energy systems. They are perfectly suited to the continent’s unique conditions and are already the most cost-competitive power option in almost all cases. This consensus spans academia, businesses, and policymakers who […]
NOG Energy Week 2024: West African Countries Harnessing Gas For Industrialisation To Boost Economic Development
Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are investing in gas infrastructure and promoting its utilisation, and by extension are addressing energy poverty and environmental challenges. The Honourable Minister of Energy for Ghana, H.E. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who […]
Navigating Africa’s Digital Future: A Call For Progressive Leadership In The Fourth Industrial Revolution
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and digital disruption, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) offers transformative opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and societal development. However, to fully realize these benefits, Africa must address the significant challenges hindering its readiness for the digital age. This […]
Congolese National Oil Company (SNPC) Heads Towards A Strategic Partnership With Kazmunaygas
A delegation from Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), the Congolese national oil company, led by its Managing Director Mr. Maixent Raoul OMINGA, made a working visit to Astana, capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where they held discussions with Mr. Ashat KHASSENOV, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company, […]
Finland Signs Funding Deal With Trademark Africa To Enhance Trade In Africa
To unlock Africa’s economic potential through reducing the time and cost of cross-border trade, the Finnish Government has today announced 12 million Euros in funding to TradeMark Africa (TMA). The funding will support projects aligned with TMA’s third strategic plan (2023 – 2030) which will advance inclusive, clean, and digital trade in Africa. The announcement […]
Helping African Content Creators To Use AI To Streamline, And Automate Content
The 2024 WordCamp Europe Conference held in Torino, Italy was attended by over 2,500, most from across Europe. The attendance of several Americans like William and Aida Jackson, who taught the Youth and Teen Workshop, Media Partners and Volunteers. This is their secondyear as volunteers and organizers. Many African professionals in fields of Technology, Web […]
