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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…
Read More »Echoes of both frustration and hope as Gumbo grassroots ask tough questions about country’s future
Residents of Gumbo Tawdat on the outskirts of Juba grabbed the opportunity to find out more about South Sudan’s political developments. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS JUBA, South Sudan, 11 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat. Somewhere in its…
Read More »Stereotypical media narratives deprive Africa and FDI community of $4.2 billion annually, new study reveals
The study highlights the significant cost burden that biased media coverage imposes on African nations, particularly during electoral periods, ultimately deterring foreign direct investment (FDI) in a continent known for its low default rates and high returns in strategic sectors. LONDON/LAGOS/JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI, 10 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-New research conducted by Africa…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Dialogue concludes with renewed hope for continental solutions
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 as former South African Deputy President Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Ambassador of Economic Development for…
Read More »SAP Supercharges Copilot Joule with Collaborative Capabilities to Ignite Enterprise AI Revolution
Innovations at TechEd 2024 Showcase SAP’s Vast Collection of Business AI Game-Changers, from Collaborative Agents to Knowledge Graph Capabilities and Generative AI Developer Features in SAP Build Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of SAP SE, SAP Product Engineering. WALLDORF, Germany, 08 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today unveiled…
Read More »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…
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AU Launches Continental Media Network to Amplify Women’s Voices in Peace, Security
The African Union Commission’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security …
