AI-Driven Cybercrime Exploits Human Error 
“AI itself is neither inherently good nor bad – but it has the potential to be both. In the hands of defenders, it can offer powerful protection from cyberattacks; in the hands of cybercriminals, it can be used exploit human vulnerabilities on a massive scale. It all depends on... Read more
OceanX and OceanQuest “Around Africa Expedition” Docks in Cabo Verde 
São Vicente Island, Cabo Verde, 2 March 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – OceanX and OceanQuest “Around Africa Expedition” continues its groundbreaking mission with its latest stop at Mindelo, located on São Vicente Island in Cabo Verde. This next phase of the four-month journey aboard the OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced... Read more
Minor Hotels Reveals New Masterbrand Strategy Driven by Digital, Loyalty and Distribution
Minor Hotels’ guest-facing pivot, supported by a new brand identity, enhanced digital experience, and simplified loyalty and B2B propositions, fuels strategic growth JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 25 March 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Minor Hotels has unveiled its evolution into a guest-facing masterbrand and reinforced its commitment to creating innovative and insightful... Read more
2024 is Deadliest Year on Record for Migrants, New IOM Data Reveals 
Omar, an Ethiopian migrant, is treated for dehydration and exhaustion by IOM’s Mobile Unit in the Djiboutian desert. Chances of survival are low for migrants crossing the desert in extreme temperatures and the weakest are often left behind. Photo: IOM 2020/Alexander Bee GENEVA, Switzerland, March 24th 2025-/African Media Agency... Read more
African Newspage, Project Syndicate Announce Content Partnership
LAGOS, Nigeria, 21 March 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- African Newspage, a leading Pan-African digital publication reporting Africa’s development, has entered into a content partnership with Project Syndicate, an international nonprofit media organization that publishes and syndicates original, engaging, and thought-provoking commentaries by global leaders and thinkers on a variety... Read more
Yango Group launches Yango Ventures to support African startups and foster local innovation
DAKAR, Senegal, 21 March 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to empower promising startups across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as LATAM, MENAP, and other high-growth regions of the company’s presence.... Read more
Remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, to the African Union Peace and Security Council Meeting on South Sudan 18 March 2025
JUBA, South Sudan, March 20th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Chairperson, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Your Excellencies, We are here today because, as partners in peace, we are concerned that South Sudan is poised on the brink of relapse into civil war, which threatens to erase the hard-won... Read more
New AI-powered “Africa Bias Buster” helps writers identify and eliminate unconscious bias in storytelling about Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 19 March 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The AI Shop, in partnership with Africa No Filter, has announced the launch of the Africa Bias Buster, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to detect and eliminate bias in writing about Africa. This ground-breaking solution addresses the persistent problem of stereotypical... Read more
Nearly 50 million people sign up call for clean air action for better health
Unsplash/@astasnikA thick cloud of smog lays over the city of Santiago, Chile. GENEVA, Switzerland, March 18th 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent... Read more
RegTech Africa Conference 2025 – Catalyzing the Future of Fintech Innovation in Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria, 17th March 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for startups looking to scale and redefine financial services. As regulatory complexities, cross-border payment inefficiencies, and investment hurdles persist, one event stands out as the ultimate... Read more