South Sudan: Sharp decline in violence against civilians
Africa February 18, 2022
NEW YORK, USA, 18th February , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Reported incidents of violence against civilians fell by around 42 per cent in 2021 compared with the previous year, according to a new report released by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday. The UNMISS Human Rights Division’s annual brief on violence... Read more
Oracle Red Bull Racing Trades Up to the Next Level as Bybit Joins the Charge
Africa February 17, 2022
Cutting-edge cryptocurrency exchange Bybit joins the charge as Principal Team Partner. Multi-year agreement installs Bybit as the Team’s top tier ally behind Title Partner Oracle. This deal marks the largest per annum deal of crypto’s foray into sports to date. Collaboration includes fan engagement programmes through digital assets and... Read more
What Women CEOs in Africa Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence
Africa February 16, 2022
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 16, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- To mark International Women’s Day, March 8, Africa.com is hosting an unprecedented virtual event, What Women CEOs in Africa Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with Harvard Business School Professor Karim Lakhani and Harvard Business School Professor Tsedal Neeley. The... Read more
The South Africa perspective: Can the EU and Africa reboot their relationship?
Africa February 16, 2022
Brand South Africa to host a special debate on the sidelines of the EU-AU SummitBrand South Africa to host a special debate on the sidelines of the EU-AU Summit JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 February 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The debate titled “The South Africa perspective: Can the EU & Africa reboot... Read more
UNEP establishes Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with UNOPS
Africa February 16, 2022
The UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will support countries in the towards a climate-resilient and low carbon future The centre will step up implementation of UNEP’s climate change strategy and energy programme Under new arrangements UNEP will transfer operational support for the UNEP DTU Partnership to UNOPS and jointly create... Read more
Covid-19: Pharmaceutical companies’ failure on equal vaccine access contributed to human rights catastrophe in 2021
Africa February 15, 2022
LONDON, United Kingdom, 15 February , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Despite urgent calls to ensure the equal distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in 2021, pharmaceutical companies tragically failed to rise to the challenge of a once-in-a-century global health and human rights crisis. Instead, they monopolized technology, blocked and lobbied against the... Read more
Bybit Pledges Arboreal Support for Sustainability and Gender Equality in India
Africa February 14, 2022
Bybit has pledged to plant and nurture 100,000 fruit trees in India through its partnership with One Tree Planted Bybit recognizes the importance of giving back and responsibility towards the future generations in building a sustainable future This initiative supports marginalized communities in India — providing sustainable livelihoods and nutritious... Read more
Radio: The universal medium that leaves no one behind
Africa February 14, 2022
NEW YORK, USA, 14th February , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-In the age of new communication technologies and social media, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recently announced the designation of new FM frequencies to expand radio’s reach in Africa. To better understand this decision, and on the occasion of World Radio... Read more
Teaching key to better ocean protection, says UNESCO chief
Africa February 11, 2022
NEW YORK, USA, February 11 , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Education needs to be one of the key pillars for action by countries across the world to better protect the seas and oceans from damaging climate change, said the head of the UN Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday. “If... Read more
KINSHASA, DRC, 10th February 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-SY KOUMBO S. GALI “On behalf of the prison administration, I express gratitude to MONUSCO. They have given us a signpost today, in which are indicated the visiting hours. They also donated a new computer which will make it easier for us... Read more
