Members of the diplomatic corps visiting Kaga-Bandoro commend the work of MINUSCA and the United Nations country team
BANGUI, Central African Republic, 10 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, led a large delegation of foreign diplomats accredited to Bangui, members of the Central African Government, namely the Minister of […]
Foundations Launch New Collaborative Fund to Strengthen Democracy in West Africa
From Left to Right: Mallam Murtala Yar’Adua, Board Member, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and Former Minister of State for Defence Amb. Safiu Olukayode Olaniyan, Director, Africa Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gen. Aliyu Gusau (retd), Board Member, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and Former National Security Advise Mr. Akin Kekere-Ekun, Vice Chairman, Board of Director, Shehu […]
Dialogue concludes with renewed hope for continental solutions
“Former President Thabo Mbeki delivering his final address at the Security Dialogue event hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation” JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 09 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– The inaugural three-day African Peace and Security Dialogue has concluded with a tone of hope and forward momentum for the continent. Attended by key African leaders such […]
NGYouthSDGs, Germany in Nigeria to Host Nigeria Futures Summit Oct 8 – 9
LAGOS, South Africa 09 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/–Ahead of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan and the review of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the German Missions in Nigeria would convene stakeholders between 8th to 9th of October 2024 in Abuja […]
Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric to unlock AI-productivity gains for banks
The expansion of the Engagement Banking Platform includes a powerful set of natively embedded data/AI capabilities.Agentic AI will allow banks to unlock productivity gains across all their critical customer servicing and sales operations.High priority capabilities include Conversational Banking, Customer Lifetime Orchestration, Advanced Financial Insights, and AI-Augmented Customer Support.The Intelligence Fabric will leverage Backbase’s Grand Central […]
United States and Zambia Strengthen Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence
STUTTGART, Germany, 7 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– The United States military partnered with the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to host a workshop in Lusaka from September 23 to October 2 to strengthen the ZDF’s capabilities to combat gender-based violence. The workshop, led by retired Chief Master Sergeant Dr. Keith Castille, focused on building the capacity […]
African leaders gather to address peace and security challenges at inaugural dialogue
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 6 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– The inaugural Annual Peace and Security Dialogue (ASPD) hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, kicked off with some inspiring talks from both political leaders and academics. Speakers set the scene and provided thought starters for delegates. The dialogue serves as a platform to start meaningful conversation […]
Inaugural Marathon Shines Spotlight on Postpartum Haemorrhage Awareness
Several high-profile individuals including Olympian and Kenya’s top female athlete, Faith Kipyegon; Cabinet Secretary for Health, Deborah Mlongo Barasa; and University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Prof Margaret Jesang’ Hitchinson, are joining the run. NAIROBI, Kenya, 05 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- No woman should die giving life, yet each year, more than 14 million women experience […]
Africa Specialty Risks Ltd to operate as a Lloyd’s service company on behalf of ASR Syndicate 2454
LONDON, 4th October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East focused (re)insurance group, announces that Africa Specialty Risks Ltd (ASR Ltd), ASR’s UK based entity is operating as a Lloyd’s service company, underwriting on behalf of ASR Syndicate 2454. This development enhances ASR’s distribution network, providing brokers in Africa and […]
Hershey strengthens its commitment to farmers in Côte d’Ivoire with a long-term partnership agreement to source cocoa
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 4 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the occasion of the 9th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC) held from September 28 to 30, 2024 in Abidjan, Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snacking provider, signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative […]
