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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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Dentons Welcomes the Historic Milestone in the Chagos Islands Dispute
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, 4 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The UK and Mauritius announced on 3 October 2024 that they had come to an agreement whereby the UK recognizes the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, primarily known for its main island, Diego Garcia, the home to the most strategic…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »Global Campaign to Engage Youth in the UN’s Summit of the Future Asks – “What If We Get It Right?”
Half of all people alive today are younger than 30, making the next generation the largest in history. Before this century ends, roughly 10 billion more people are expected to be born. Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation. NEW YORK, USA, 3 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The United Nations Foundation announced the…
Read More »Opinion: Bridging The Gap — How Experiential Learning Is Shaping Peace Leaders In Sudan And Ethiopia
Dr Hala Nur, Regional Team Leader, Enabling University Peace Education Project at the British Council. ADDISS ABABA, Ethiopia, 3 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Held annually on 21 September, this year’s theme for the International Day of Peace, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, provides the foundation for us to reflect on the critical role…
Read More »Seeking Independent Voices: The importance of external research in growing radio audiences
Karon Clare, Co-founder & Director at Ground Control Research JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 3 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Radio stations intent on retaining their audiences and gaining new listeners should draw on all available resources to do so, with independent listenership and programming research being one of the most valuable and effective…
Read More »Yango Group to drive innovation in technology at GITEX 2024
Dubai, UAE, 03 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango Group, a global tech company headquartered in Dubai that creates everyday services, is gearing up to participate in GITEX Global 2024, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. The company, which operates in over 25 countries throughout…
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