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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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Why Air Peace, Onyema Need No Further ‘Persecution’ By Dr Victor Nwogbo
LAGOS, Nigeria 17 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– News emerged that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, was named in connection with some legal issues in the US. The charges were mainly a rehearsal of a hitherto unproven string of charges about funds used to buy…
Read More »Legal Opinion on irregularities of Board meeting held on October 13, 2024
Cameroon, 17 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As the majority shareholder of SOPROICAM, Advanced Finance & Investment Group (AFIG Funds) has been made aware of recent false claims circulated on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, regarding changes in the company’s leadership. AFIG Funds firmly rejects and denounces these claims. No…
Read More »African winners recognised at the Animal Action Awards in London with a special award
LAGOS, Nigeria, 17 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A Nigerian pangolin protector, a Congolese activist, and a Kenyan boat builder that uses waste plastics are among nine extraordinary winners being recognised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their contributions to conservation and animals. The prestigious annual…
Read More »CIH BANK Selects Backbase to Elevate Digital Banking Across Morocco
The partnership aims to enhance personalized banking services and streamline customer journeys, making CIH BANK the financial partner for every Moroccan. CASABLANCA, Morocco, 16 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with CIH BANK, one of Morocco’s leading financial…
Read More »Nigerian Researcher Receives Prestigious International Award for Groundbreaking Pangolin Conservation Efforts
LAGOS, Nigeria, 15 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- An innovative Nigerian researcher who has dedicated his work to conservation of Pangolins has been feted with an award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), presented at the prestigious ceremony at the BAFTA in London. Charles Emogor’s passion for…
Read More »Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa
International Catholic Child Bureau Washington, USA, 15 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors…
Read More »African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cooperation to Better Protect Migrants
GENEVA, Switzerland, 14 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Over 300 representatives from African member states, stakeholders, the UN system, and the African Union Commission, gathered for the second Africa review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). Co-convened by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the…
Read More »Africa Specialty Risks Appoints Amit Khilosia as Chief Distribution Officer
LONDON, 11 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East focused (re)insurance group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Khilosia as Chief Distribution Officer. With over 35 years’ experience at Lloyd’s, Amit brings a wealth of expertise in (re)insurance market development and…
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