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IBADAN, Nigeria, 12 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-  Preamble: We, the participants of the maiden West Africa Civil Society Week 2023 (WACSW23), representing over 100 civil society organizations from across West Africa and partners from East and Southern Africa, convened in Lagos, Nigeria, from August 29 to 31, 2023. Under the auspices of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and West Africa Democracy Solidarity  Network  (WADEMOS),  the  meeting  deliberated  on  critical  issues  affecting democracy, peace and prosperity in the region. We engaged in candid discussions, shared experiences, and collectively formulated strategies and demands to address challenges and contribute to a peaceful and prosperous West Africa.…

Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates call for urgent action to advance progress on the UN’s Sustainable  Development Goals and shine a spotlight on reducing maternal and child mortality  SEATTLE, United States of America, September 12, 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh…

IBADAN, Nigeria, 11 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-  Protein is the most important element in the diet of the population in Nigeria and maize is a staple animal feed crop in many regions. However, maize is particularly prone to aflatoxin contamination, classified as a primary carcinogen. Bühler’s optical sorting technology, which will be…

MOGADISHU,Somalia, 11 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Twenty-one officers from Jubaland Federal Member State ministries and civil society organisations have completed a five-day training of trainer’s course on human rights and civilian protection in the port city of Kismayo.  The course is part of a series of training organised by the…

NAIROBI, Kenya, 8 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A significant sense of agency is evident across Africa when it comes to combating the impact of climate change, a report by bird story agency finds. The 2023 Climate Awareness Report, based on research by Australian research outfit Stickbeak and released today, showcases…

Landmark Investment Announced at Africa Climate Week to Drive Sustainable Grazing and Climate Resilience  Across the Continent NAIROBI, Kenya, 7 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Conservational International and Peace Parks Foundation (Peace Parks), in  collaboration with Indigenous pastoralists, Civil Society Organisations, and the private sector have announced an  ambitionous plan…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 7 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has released a lucrative suite of passive income products for new users.  To help investors weather tough market conditions, Bybit is offering new users an exclusive 7-day Fixed Term USDT Savings Product with an…

NAIROBI, Kenya, 7 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have launched the Africa Blue Wave, a $1 million initiative to support tech startups which will contribute to more sustainable livelihoods and use of ocean and water resources. This…

LUSAKA, Zambia, 6 September 2023 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- The stage is set for the largest gathering of fintech stakeholders from around Africa and the globe as the Africa Fintech Summit prepares for its 10th edition. The summit, renowned for fostering meaningful conversations, partnerships and other ecosystem-enabling engagements, is scheduled…

Flavia Pinto, head of Azemap, a volunteer-run organization that supports people with albinism, stands before a mural painted at a school in Tete province. The mural reads: “People with albinism are the same as you!” © 2020 courtesy of Azemap MAPUTO, Mozambique, 6 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As the start of the school…