Human behaviour and science, together, can defeat malaria
Africa January 21, 2025
Dr. Martin Lukindu, Post-Doctoral Research Associate for Target Malaria in Uganda OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, January 21, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Significant progress has been made in combating malaria, but the battle seems to have stalled, with the WHO’s 2024 World Malaria Report noting that there were 11 million more cases... Read more
UNAIDS calls on leaders at Davos to commit to rapid global access to revolutionary new long-acting HIV medicines
Africa January 21, 2025
UNAIDS urges speed and compassion urging pharmaceutical companies to enable access to new, life-saving medicines GENEVA, Switzerland, 21 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that new long-acting HIV prevention – and... Read more
Africa No Filter Challenges World Leaders at Davos: Align Rhetoric with Reality
Africa January 20, 2025
DAVOS, Switzerland, 20 January 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa No Filter (ANF) is bringing a powerful message to this year’s World Economic Forum, calling on global leaders to move beyond rhetoric and forge meaningful partnerships with Africa. As world powers pledge “equal partnerships” and a brighter future for the continent,... Read more
Dr. Léa Paré Toé, researcher at the Health Sciences Research Institute and Target Malaria member, elevated to the rank of Knight of the Academic Palms
Africa January 17, 2025
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, January 16, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Dr. Léa Paré Toé, a socio-anthropologist at the Health Sciences Research Institute (IRSS) and stakeholder engagement lead for Target Malaria Burkina Faso, was elevated to the rank of Knight of the Academic Palms during the country’s independence day... Read more
Gates Foundation budget reaches $8.74B in 25th year, on track to meet $9B payout in 2026
Africa January 17, 2025
Milestone year kicks off with name and logo change; new Chief Communications Officer joins Executive Leadership Team SEATTLE, USA, January 16, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- At the start of the Gates Foundation’s 25th anniversary year, its governing board approved the largest budget in its history. The foundation will operate with... Read more
New Project will Help Djibouti Enhance Public Finance and Develop Digital Services
Africa January 17, 2025
The shores of the Red sea near Djibouti port during a beautiful sunset WASHINGTON, USA, 17 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank approved today a $20 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for a new project that will help Djibouti improve its public finance governance and digital... Read more
Migration Governance and Regional Cooperation Top Priorities as IOM Chief Visits Côte d’Ivoire
Africa January 16, 2025
DG Pope during her visit to Abel Centre in Bassam which offers a safe haven for survivors of trafficking. Photo: IOM 2025/Mohamed Diabaté GENEVA, Switzerland, 16 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Concluding a two-day visit to the country, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope reaffirmed IOM’s... Read more
Bangladesh Chief of Naval Staff stresses need for peace in South Sudan during first visit to UNMISS
Africa January 15, 2025
Bangladesh’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, urges progress towards peace during a visit to South Sudan. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS. JUBA, South Sudan, 15 Janvier 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Racing along the deep and fast-moving waters of the River Nile, Bangladesh’s Force Marine Unit is on a... Read more
Photo credit: WHO / Ala Kheir WASHINGTON, USA, 14 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has approved two projects aimed at restoring and enhancing access to health services and providing emergency safety nets in Sudan. With a combined funding of $182 million, these projects address the urgent needs... Read more
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited renews trust in Thales with a 3-year agreement for safer skies
Africa January 10, 2025
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has been successfully operating Thales solutions in Lusaka and Livingstone sites for 9 years. ZACL and Thales have signed a 3-year agreement for the maintenance of ATC solutions and radars systems supplied by Thales to support the modernization of Zambian skies. This project is... Read more
