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Hong Kong and Nigeria sign Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons
This is the 17th TSP agreement the HKSAR has entered into with other jurisdictions HONG KONG, The People’s Republic of China, September 11, 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
Read More »Seychelles an economic model for Africa, says President Trump
The world also had a shared responsibility to protect the oceans for sustainable development VICTORIA, Seychelles, September 11, 2017/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Donald Trump has described Seychelles as an economic model for Africa and noted its innovative financing initiatives to address its development needs and build a blue economy. The…
Read More »Le think tank (Re)sources consacre ses travaux de réflexion à l’impact du numérique sur l’accès aux services essentiels en Afrique
PARIS, France, le 11 septembre 2017,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Le think tank (Re)sources consacre en 2017 ses travaux de réflexion à l’impact de la révolution digitale sur l’accès aux services essentiels dans les pays en développement et en particulier en Afrique. La révolution digitale mérite d’être observée attentivement car elle…
Read More »South Sudan: ICRC condemns killing of staff member
The ICRC driver died on Friday after helping to deliver aid to victims of the armed conflict GENEVA, Switzerland, September 11, 2017/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shocked and dismayed by the killing of one of its staff in South Sudan. The ICRC driver…
Read More »Vera Songwe lauds Chad for leading terror fight and pledges ECA support on economic front
Ms. Songwe, who conferred with President Idris Derby at the round table on the nation’s development plan, said the dawn was nigh for Chad, adding all that was needed is for its leaders to maintain macroeconomic discipline, good governance and economic integration ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 11, 2017/African Media Agency…
Read More »Cyber Attack Trends: Mid-Year Report
NAIROBI, Kenya, 11 September 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- 2017 has proved to be a lucrative year for cybercrime. Prominent malware and attack methods continue to evolve, creatively bypassing existing security solutions. In 2016, we witnessed sophisticated new malware emerging on a regular basis, exposing new capabilities, distribution methods, and…
Read More »2017 Nigerian Youth SDGs Summit: On the road to implementation
Youth delegates at the first ever Nigerian Youth SDGs Summit unanimously agreed on the importance of forging partnerships, sharing of information and resources for the successful implementation of the SDGs in Nigeria The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) otherwise known as the Global Goals or Agenda 2030…
Read More »Kiswahili – a Key Tool in Regional Integration, says Uganda’s Minister for EAC Affairs
Uganda’s 2nd Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of EAC Affairs and Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, Rt Hon. Kirunda Ali Kivejinja stresses a point on the importance of Kiswahili during the closing ceremony ZANZIBAR, Tanzania; September 8, 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The Uganda’s 2nd Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of…
Read More »All set for the 3rd Edition of the EAC Arts and Culture Festival – JAMAFEST
ARUSHA, Tanzania; September 8, 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The East African Community(EAC) Secretariat together with Partner States will hold the 3rd edition of the Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Utamaduni Festival (JAMAFEST) from 9th – 14th September 2017 in Kampala, Uganda. The main objective of the Festival is to promote…
Read More »11th EAC Military Games and Cultural Event 2017 concludes in Bujumbura
Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of Burundi, Hon Emmanuel Ntahomvukiye handing medals to Mission Uganda Athletes BUJUMBURA, Burundi; September 8, 2017, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 11th EAC Military Games and Cultural Event 2017 came to an end at Prince Louis Rwagasore National Stadium on Tuesday 5th September 2017,…
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Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma
GENEVA, Switzerland – July 15, 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated …
