UNSMIL marks Human Rights Day with call for stronger protection and inclusive future in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya, 11 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, on Human Rights Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the transformative force of human rights in shaping Libya’s future. Human rights are not only ideals but also important tools to prevent conflict, protect lives and build a […]
Reforms are Needed to Stem a Slow-down in Kenya’s Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, USA, 10 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Kenya’s GDP is projected to grow at 4.7% in 2024, slower when compared to 5.6% in 2023 and closer to the country’s pre-pandemic average of 4.6% per year between 2011-2019, according to the latest Kenya Economic Update, launched today. Kenya’s real GDP is envisioned to gradually pick up in the medium term, but structural imbalances […]
ATMIS military officers train on civil-military relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 09 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Fourteen Burundi National Defence Force (BNDF) officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed an intensive four-day training on civil-military co-operation (CIMIC) in peace support operations. The training, jointly organized by the ATMIS Force Headquarters CIMIC Cell and the United Kingdom-Mission Support Team […]
Deadliest Year for Migrants Spurs New UN Recommendations to Protect Lives and Rights
Migrants receiving life-saving assistance along the Eastern African migration route, where mobile patrols in Djibouti deliver water, food and essential support. Photo: UN Network on Migration 2024 GENEVA, Switzerland, 06 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A report issued in New York today by the United Nations Secretary-General recommends concrete steps to reduce the risk that migrants […]
Target Malaria launches free video game on how to develop genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria
LONDON, United Kingdom, 5 December 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Target Malaria, a not-for-profit research consortium, has launched an educational video game titled “Target Malaria: The Game”. Available for free in both French and English on Itch.io, the game invites players to step into the role of a lab technician specialising in the genetic modification of […]
1win and HSDF Bring Free Healthcare Screenings to 10,000 People across Enugu and Anambra State
ENUGU, Nigeria 5th December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- 1win, a licensed global iGaming brand, launches a charitable healthcare screening initiative in collaboration with the Helpers Social Development Foundation (HSDF). The project aims to improve access to vital health services for vulnerable groups in Enugu and Anambra States and support early diagnosis of diabetes and cardiovascular […]
Broader Access to Jobs and Public Services Key to Addressing Inequality and Reducing Poverty in Africa, says New Report
WASHINGTON, USA, 4 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Unequal and limited access to jobs, finance, and public services such as education and healthcare have increased inequality and stalled poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new World Bank report released yesterday. The reportLeveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities to Accelerate Poverty Reduction in […]
2024 Africa IP Summit Positions IP Rights as Catalyst for SDGs in Africa
The 5th Annual Africa Intellectual Property Rights Summit, themed “Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): The Catalyst for Sustainable Development Goals in Africa,” took place November 28-30, 2024, at the Serena Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. African Newspage is the Official Media Partner of the 5th Africa IP Summit From left: Prof. Desmond Oriakhogba, University of the Western […]
Backbase and Seven join forces to drive digital banking innovation in MEA
Partnership aims to revolutionize banking with seamless, scalable, and next-generation customer experiences. CAIRO, Egypt 3rd December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, announces its strategic partnership with Seven, a consulting firm and integrator of digital and AI solutions based in Morocco. This collaboration brings together Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform, with Seven’s deep expertise in […]
“By us, for us”: South Sudan launches first ever national taskforce to combat gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence
A new national task force has been established to tackle gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence, with the government declaring it as “by us, for us.” Photo by Sonam Tharchen/UNMISS. JUBA, South Sudan, 03 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The conflict plaguing parts of South Sudan is continuing to cause unimaginable suffering, with the latest statistics […]
