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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees calls on Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect refugees after tragic killings
So far, some 57 people with critical injuries were evacuated to Goma and the nearest city of Bukavu, while another 37 are being treated in Kamanyola GENEVA, Switzerland, September 19, 2017,-/African Media AGency (AMA)/- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is urging the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Read More »EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Liberia
Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, has appointed Ms. Maria Arena, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the…
Read More »WHO and partners respond to flood crises in the former Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile States of South Sudan
As part of the health cluster response, WHO delivered lifesaving medical supplies to the communities affected by the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and partners are scaling up the…
Read More »SA companies to showcase products at the 2017 Perumin Mining Convention in Peru
The convention takes place bi-annually and brings together the world’s leading technology and services in the mining and metals sector JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A group comprising of 18 South African exporters of mining equipment and related services will showcase their products at the 2017…
Read More »9.9 million USD needed urgently to respond to cholera outbreak in North-East Nigeria
To date, the outbreak has claimed at least 44 lives, out of close to 2,300 confirmed and/or suspected cases WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency/- The United Nations and its partners are urgently appealing for $9.9 million to respond to the current cholera outbreak in…
Read More »USAID Assistance to Expand Community HIV Care and Treatment Services
The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa invites you to attend this event on September 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching its Community HIV Care and Treatment project supported through PEPFAR. The…
Read More »USTDA connects U.S. energy industry to business opportunities in South Africa
This pilot project was submitted through USTDA’s previous proposal window for energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Solafrica Energy (Pty) Ltd., a developer of utility-scale solar power plants in…
Read More »United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Bintou Keita of Guinea as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations
She will succeed El Ghassim Wane of Mauritania NEW YORK, United States of America, September 19, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today (September 18, 2017) announced the appointment of Bintou Keita of Guinea as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. She will succeed El Ghassim Wane of…
Read More »Official launch of NEPAD’s 5% Agenda initiative for infrastructure financing in Africa
Bridging Africa’s $68 bn infrastructure finance gap NEW YORK, the United States of America, 18th September 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) – African Union’s economic development programme – gathered international investors and CEO-level business leaders at the NASDAQ Stock Market today, 18th September,…
Read More »Crisis in school meals financing for West & Central Africa puts young generation at risk, WFP warns
Altogether, WFP’s regional programme faces an US$76 million funding gap, the agency warned as experts were meeting in Montreal for an annual forum on child nutrition DAKAR, Senegal, September 18, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- More than 1.5 million vulnerable children across West and Central Africa risk going to school hungry…
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OP-ED | Why 2nd Africa Climate Summit is a Defining Moment, By Fitsum Assefa Adela
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) offers Africa a defining moment—to shift from vulnerability …
