ATMIS Zambian peacekeepers celebrate 60th Independence Anniversary
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 29 Octobre 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Zambian peacekeepers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) celebrated their country’s 60th Independence Day with a colourful ceremony in Mogadishu on Thursday. Formerly Northern Rhodesia, Zambia gained independence from Britain on October 24, 1964. The celebrations themed ‘Honouring our Heritage, Embracing our […]
Local leaders and youth develop a pilot community violence reduction programme for Ubari
TRIPOLI, Libya, 28 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– Over three days in Tripoli, community leaders, civil society organisations and youth representatives from Ubari and other parts of Libya came together with UNSMIL and the Ministries of Defence, Local Government, Labor, Youth, Tourism and Traditional Industry to share experiences and develop innovative ways to prevent and […]
Air Peace At 10: Allen Onyema Shares Reasons For Setting Up Airline
LAGOS, Nigeria 25 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– In an interview, Onyema said that while growing up he never thought of going into airline business. He revealed that at younger age, he had passion for philanthropy and was advised by his father to establish a business that would provide jobs for a lot of people instead […]
Webfluential Launches a Platform to Empower the Creator Economy
Leading influencer marketing platform celebrates 10th anniversary with game-changing market expansion Murray Legg, co-founder of Webfluential LONDON, 24 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Webfluential, the pioneering influencer marketing platform, marks its 10th anniversary with a groundbreaking expansion of its services. The company today announced the launch of an additional stable of products and services to […]
The transformative impact of women in the fight against malaria
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, 24 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Malaria is endemic throughout Burkina Faso, with the entire population at risk of getting infected. Most at risk are women and children who are disproportionately affected. Recognising their vital role as both primary caregivers and the most vulnerable to malaria’s impact, Target Malaria is engaging women and the youth to ensure […]
The UN in Libya launches the second round of its Ra’idat training programme for young women from across the country
TRIPOLI, Libye, 23 Octobre 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury joined representatives from UNDP, UNICEF and UN Women in a panel discussion hosted at the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), to launch the second cohort of the Ra’idat training programme for young Libyan […]
Launch of FAFEIX, the first forum on the redevelopment of mining sites in Africa from 19 to 21 February 2025 in Yamoussoukro
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 22 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The African Forum on the Environment in Extractive Industries (FAFEIX) aims to encourage constructive debate, foster strategic partnerships, and encourage practical actions for the more sustainable and inclusive use of natural resources on the African continent. Organised by AEIE (Agir pour l’Environnement dans les Industries Extractives), FAFEIX […]
UNAIDS calls for global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar’s HIV response to end AIDS as a public health threat
GENEVA, Switzerland, 22 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima is calling for accelerated global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar’s response to HIV, including preventing new HIV infections and expanding access to treatment, to end AIDS as a public health threat. Ms Byanyima is visiting the country between 19–24 October […]
Africa’s prolonged fight against a Silent Scourge
By Davies Mbela, Communications Officer at the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) NAIROBI, Kenya, 17 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As we commemorate the recent one-year anniversary of renowned health journalist who was also a friend, Elizabeth Merab, we again reflect on Sickle cell Disease (SCD) and how it remains a formidable challenge for the African […]
Modest Growth Forecast for Economies in the Middle East and North Africa Amid Rising Uncertainty
While GDP is subdued in 2024, accelerating reforms would spur inclusive growth Copyright (c) 2023 O’SHI/Shutterstock WASHINGTON, USA 18 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– Growth continues to be subdued in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) because of uncertainties heightened by the conflict in the region, says the World Bank in its latest semi-annual MENA Economic […]
