New Year Message from the African Union Special Representative for Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 06 January 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On behalf of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), I wish to extend warm New Year wishes for 2025 to the Federal Government of Somalia and its people. 2024 marked a pivotal year for Somalia, characterised by significant strides in peace and security, […]
Exchange Plastic for Rewards with 1win and Recycledge
IBADAN, NIGERIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 December 2024 – Leading global iGaming brand 1win and non-profit environmental organization Recycledge are thrilled to announce the launch of their collaborative Plastic Waste Exchange (PWE) project—a community-driven initiative to combat plastic waste and promote responsible plastic management in Nigeria. Plastic Waste Exchange by 1win and Recycledge The launch […]
ATMIS honours Ugandan troops for contributions to Somalia’s stability
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 23 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Ugandan troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been honoured for their significant contributions to peace, security, and stability in the country. The soldiers from Battle Group XXXIX (39) were awarded certificates and commemorative medals at an event attended by senior ATMIS […]
New Program will Boost Climate Resilience of Agriculture and Quality of Food Production in Morocco
WASHINGTON, USA, 20 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved US$250 million for the Morocco Transforming Agri-food Systems Program, aimed at increasing the Moroccan agri-food system’s resilience to climate change and strengthening food safety and quality. The agri-food sector is vital for Morocco’s economic growth, contributing 16 percent of gross […]
Libya’s Economic Outlook: Pathways to Sustainable Growth and Increased Productivity
Credit photo : Quabas WASHINGTON, USA, 18 December, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Libya’s economy is expected to stabilize following an agreement ending the leadership crisis at the country’s central bank (CBL) that led to a significant recovery in oil production. However, despite recent progress, the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is anticipated to contract by […]
Five African countries unite to reduce release of hazardous chemicals from plastics
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe join forces in a new project to reduce the releases of Persistent Organic Pollutants from plastics. Chemicals with hazardous properties are added to plastic products and released throughout their lifecycle, negatively impacting human health and the environment, and hampering efforts towards a circular economy transition. The US$ 90-million […]
Aleph Hospitality solidifies market leadership in Ethiopia
The Dubai-based hospitality group adds four new hotels in Ethiopia Bishoftu, Ethiopia Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has announced four new hotels in Ethiopia, further solidifying its market leadership in the region. In 2024 alone, Aleph Hospitality added […]
IOM Chief Commits to Strengthen Migration Management and Climate Action in Inaugural Botswana Visit
GENEVA, Switzerland, 16 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Director General Amy Pope concluded a significant visit to Botswana, reaffirming IOM’s commitment to advancing migration management, supporting climate resilience, and creating opportunities for safe, regular migration pathways. During her visit, DG Pope met with Mr. President of Botswana Duma Boko, […]
Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection – WHO
WHO / Barry ChristiansonDuring a consultation at Site B “Ubuntu” Clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Dr Jacobs listens to a patient, who has come to pick up his antiretrovirals (ARVs). GENEVA, Switzerland, 13 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more […]
Reinvigorated global efforts needed to curb rising malaria threat
Equitable access to life-saving malaria tools is key to reversing trends WHO / Genna PrintElizabeth brings her daughter Princes Angel to the Railways Health Clinic in Kisumu, Kenya to get tested for malaria. GENEVA, Switzerland, 12 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria […]