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UNMISS peacekeepers assess security and living conditions in Ulang and Maban counties
During a patrol to Ulang and Maban counties in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers witnessed the dire living conditions and impact of persistent intercommunal conflict on local communities. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS. JUBA, South Sudan, February 10th 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The residents of…
Read More »Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Getty Images / Jonathan TorgovnikMaasai tribe students at the Oloika school that is supported by AMREF. GENEVA, Switzerland, February 07, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Female genital mutilation is a…
Read More »Two Calestous Juma fellows named among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya, 6 February 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Science for Africa Foundation is proud to announce that two Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship fellows, Prof. Collen Masimirembwa and Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi, have been named in the prestigious 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 list by New African Magazine.…
Read More »Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda
WHOIn February 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and partners launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus.Credits GENEVA, Switzerland, February 05, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners…
Read More »New Beginnings: UNMISS, humanitarians and government facilitate reintegration of displaced persons
Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. JUBA, South Sudan, 05 Février 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Today, I truly…
Read More »South Africa: Transforming the Basic Education Sector Can Drive Inclusive Growth
WASHINGTON, USA, February 04, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank report released today. The report also provides an analysis of the country’s recent economic performance…
Read More »WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis
Getty Images/V. DurrutyA little girl of Diafarabe Fulani’s village on the banks of the River Niger, cleans her clothes and a fish for lunch, Niger. GENEVE, Suisse, February 03rd 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it…
Read More »Heads of State Commit to Concrete Plans to Transform Africa’s Energy Sector, with Strong Backing from Global Partners
WASHINGTON, USA, January, 31 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job creation across the continent. The Dar…
Read More »Their Majesties Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III Host Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantal in a Landmark Visit to Warri Kingdom
WARRI, Nigeria, 30 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Warri Kingdom recently welcomed an extraordinary visit by Her Excellency Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantal, Deputy Senate President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and 1st Vice President of the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association (ECOFEPA). Under the leadership of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse…
Read More »Groundbreaking Launch of OceanX and OceanQuest “Around Africa Expedition” to Advance Ocean Science
SOUTH AFRICA, Cape Town, 30 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Today marks the launch of the “Around Africa Expedition”, a pioneering four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in collaboration with OceanQuest. The expedition, aboard the state-of-the-art research and media vessel, OceanXplorer, is set to push the boundaries of ocean exploration…
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Tickets on sale may 22 for historic PFL Africa debut showcasing continent’s top MMA Talent in CAPE TOWN on July 19
Tickets for PFL Africa In Cape Town, Now Rescheduled for July 19, Go On …
