Technology and climate: in support of a pragmatic approach
Africa February 3, 2022
by Patrice Caine, CEO of Thales PARIS, France, 3 February 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- What role can technology play in protecting humanity and safeguarding the future of the planet? In the context of an increasingly polarized public debate about climate change, these crucial issues are often misconstrued as being black... Read more
DR Congo: At least 50 dead following militia attack on camp
Africa February 3, 2022
At least 50 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on Tuesday night at a site for internally displaced people in Savo, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Wednesday. NEW YORK, USA, February 3, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-According to the UN Mission in the country (MONUSCO), the... Read more
Bias-driven travel bans are an ineffective response to variants
Africa February 1, 2022
By Linda Weaver, travel communications specialist JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 1st February 2022-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The knee-jerk travel bans imposed late last year in response to Omicron were inconvenient for many – particularly given the holiday season. But they were also deeply destructive: separating families and loved ones; undercutting businesses... Read more
PRCA Africa launches flagship state of industry survey
Africa January 31, 2022
NAIROBI, Kenya, 31st January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa has launched its inaugural study examining the state of the PR and communications industry in Africa. The flagship study, conducted by Reputation Matters, will gather demographic data on the industry and investigate issues including perceptions of... Read more
MEDIA ADVISORY | February 3 Digital Press Briefing with the Commander, U.S. Africa
Africa January 31, 2022
February 3 Digital Press Briefing with the Commander, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army General Stephen J. Townsend EVENT: Please join us on Thursday, February 3, 2022, for a digital press briefing with the Commander, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army General Stephen J. Townsend. The press briefing follows the 2022 African... Read more
LG Brings AFCON 2021 Stadium Experience to Homes With OLED TVs
Africa January 28, 2022
New Home Screen, Magic Remote and Functionality Bring LG TVOwners the Most Intuitive and Enjoyable User Experience Yet ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 28 January 2022-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- After a long wait, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony on Sunday, January... Read more
EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite selected by Intersat for Internet connectivity over Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Senegal
Africa January 27, 2022
• Multi-year deal representing several hundred Mbps • Showcasing yet again satellite as a robust and cost-effective infrastructure to bridge the digital divide PARIS, France, 26 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Intersat, one of Africa’s leading providers of Internet solutions, have signed a multi-year... Read more
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Board of Trustees – Four New Members Join Co-Chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates to Shape Foundation Governance and Increase Impact
Africa January 27, 2022
In inaugural foundation annual letter, CEO Mark Suzman reflects on evolution of foundation’s governance and work to fight poverty, disease, and inequity globally SEATTLE AND LONDON, 27 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik,... Read more
Bybit Completes Integration of Arbitrum
Africa January 27, 2022
SINGAPORE, 27 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, has completed the integration of the Arbitrum mainnet. With this integration, Bybit users can now deposit and withdraw Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) on the Arbitrum network from Jan. 27 onwards. What... Read more
Following Sunday’s coup in Burkina Faso carried out by sections of the armed forces, the United Nations’ Secretary-General is following the developments in the landlocked West African nation with deep concern. NEW YORK, USA, January 25, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-In a statement released by his Spokesperson, António Guterres says he is particularly worried... Read more
