Nigeria Builds Momentum for a Trans Fat-Free Africa
Statement from Dr. Renu Garg, Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular Health at Resolve to Save Lives NEW YORK, USA, 10 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- “We congratulate Nigeria on the passage of its new best practice trans fat elimination policy, which will save approximately 1,200 lives per year. As the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria has […]
Bybit’s User Base Booms, Exceeds 15 Million with a 50% Increase in Mere Months
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 10 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, announced a 50% increase in its global user base, growing from 10 million users in Q3, 2022 to 15 million to date. Bybit has released next-level products to create a winning streak — just like the Oracle Red Bull Racing […]
Bango, TPAY, and Etisalat Egypt launch Direct Carrier Billing with GoogleTo Enable IN-APP Purchases and Subscriptions for over 30 million Subscribers
CAIRO, Egypt, 10 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-TPAY, the leading payment provider for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META), today announces, through its partnership with Bango and Etisalat Egypt, the launch of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) with Google for over 30 million subscribers. The collaboration will create an easier experience for Android users to purchase […]
Priority for Guinea: Improving the Status of Women and Girls
UN Women/Joe Saad CONAKRY, May 9, 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Women and girls in Guinea face significant barriers to accessing the same opportunities as men, according to a new World Bank report, Unlocking Women’s and Girls’ Potential: The Status of Women and Girls Relative to Men and Boys in Guinea”. The report focuses on early family formation, a common […]
Midwives scramble to ensure safe deliveries amid violence in Sudan
UNFPA – For the estimated 219,000 who are currently pregnant in Khartoum alone, access to midwives is the single most important factor in stopping preventable maternal and newborn deaths. New York, USA, 08 May 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As catastrophe grips Sudan, the UN agency for reproductive health is stepping up support, with midwives playing a key […]
Groundbreaking Fingo Africa App to bring financial inclusion to Africa’s youth
The new app, powered by Ecobank, will also be made available across Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 5 May 2023,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Ecobank Kenya, part of Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking Group, today announced the launch of the Fingo Africa app, which is set to revolutionize financial inclusion for young people in Kenya and across Africa. […]
Who’s Who in MIPAD Class of 2023 Global Top 100 Lists
NEW YORK, 4 May, 2023,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) announces the Class of 2023 honorees in two global 100 lists; Health & Wellness Edition and 100 Under 40 Edition. In the spirit of recognition and in accordance with the first pillar of the International Decade for People of African Descent, MIPAD highlights […]
Sudan latest: Over 100,000 have now fled says UNHCR
© UNHCR/Colin Delfosse – UNHCR has been supporting people who have fled from Sudan into Chad. New York, USA, 03 May 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-More than 100,000 people have now fled Sudan to neighbouring countries in search of safety, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. Those fleeing the fighting include Sudanese refugees as well […]
Wikimedia Foundation launches Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards on World Press Freedom Day
Award nominations for stories that help to expand knowledge about Africa by African journalists open from May 3 – June 30, 2023 San Francisco, USA May 3, 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africawide – The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, is today launching the inaugural Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of World […]
Bybit Introduces a New Era of Hassle-Free Crypto Lending
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the third most visited crypto exchange in the world, has announced the launch of its new lending service: Bybit Lending. This cutting-edge product lets users earn high-interest payouts on their idle crypto assets. Bybit Lending offers a high APR, making it a convenient and lucrative way for […]
