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São Vicente Island, Cabo Verde, 30th March 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – OceanX and OceanQuest “Around Africa Expedition” continues its groundbreaking mission with its latest stop at Mindelo, located on São Vicente Island in Cabo Verde. This next phase of the four-month journey aboard the OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced scientific…

Join us for the exclusive launch of the “Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Africa” report, developed by the Science for Africa Foundation’s (SFA Foundation) Science Policy Engagement for Africa’s Research (SPEAR) programme. The report is the culmination of a year-long effort involving convenings across Africa’s five regions,…

Minor Hotels’ guest-facing pivot, supported by a new brand identity, enhanced digital experience, and simplified loyalty and B2B propositions, fuels strategic growth JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 25 March 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Minor Hotels has unveiled its evolution into a guest-facing masterbrand and reinforced its commitment to creating innovative and insightful hospitality…

Omar, an Ethiopian migrant, is treated for dehydration and exhaustion by IOM’s Mobile Unit in the Djiboutian desert. Chances of survival are low for migrants crossing the desert in extreme temperatures and the weakest are often left behind. Photo: IOM 2020/Alexander Bee GENEVA, Switzerland, March 24th 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- At…

DAKAR, Senegal, 21 March 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to empower promising startups across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as LATAM, MENAP, and other high-growth regions of the company’s presence. Yango…

JUBA, South Sudan, March 20th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Chairperson, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Your Excellencies, We are here today because, as partners in peace, we are concerned that South Sudan is poised on the brink of relapse into civil war, which threatens to erase the hard-won peace…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 19 March 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The AI Shop, in partnership with Africa No Filter, has announced the launch of the Africa Bias Buster, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to detect and eliminate bias in writing about Africa. This ground-breaking solution addresses the persistent problem of stereotypical portrayals…

Unsplash/@astasnikA thick cloud of smog lays over the city of Santiago, Chile. GENEVA, Switzerland, March 18th 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action…

LAGOS, Nigeria, 17th March 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for startups looking to scale and redefine financial services. As regulatory complexities, cross-border payment inefficiencies, and investment hurdles persist, one event stands out as the ultimate platform…

WASHINGTON, USA, March 17th, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Bank approved today a US$31 million project aimed at strengthening the socio-economic foundations of underserved regions in Djibouti by enhancing human capital and expanding economic opportunities. The Integrated Community Resilience Project will focus on improving basic infrastructure and services, strengthening…