NAIROBI, Kenya, 6 February 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Science for Africa Foundation is proud to announce that two Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship fellows, Prof. Collen Masimirembwa and Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi, have been named in the prestigious 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 list by New African... Read more

WHOIn February 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and partners launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus.Credits GENEVA, Switzerland, February 06, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other... Read more

Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. JUBA, South Sudan, 05 Février 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “Today, I... Read more

WASHINGTON, USA, February 04, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank report released today. The report also provides an analysis of the country’s recent economic... Read more

Getty Images/V. DurrutyA little girl of Diafarabe Fulani’s village on the banks of the River Niger, cleans her clothes and a fish for lunch, Niger. GENEVE, Suisse, February 03rd 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making... Read more

WASHINGTON, USA, January, 31 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job creation across the continent.   The... Read more

WARRI, Nigeria, 30 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Warri Kingdom recently welcomed an extraordinary visit by Her Excellency Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantal, Deputy Senate President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and 1st Vice President of the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association (ECOFEPA). Under the leadership of His Majesty Ogiame... Read more

SOUTH AFRICA, Cape Town, 30 January 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Today marks the launch of the “Around Africa Expedition”, a pioneering four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in collaboration with OceanQuest. The expedition, aboard the state-of-the-art research and media vessel, OceanXplorer, is set to push the boundaries of ocean... Read more

JUBA, South Sudan, January 29th, 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Residents across Tambura have been plagued by insecurity for years, losing their lives, their homes, and livelihoods during sudden surges in violence. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) is committed to protecting civilians through rapid, robust peacekeeping patrols as well... Read more

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has allocated $1.5 billion, covering only one-third of the estimated $4–5 billion needed. Malaria remains a major public health crisis in Africa, accounting for 95% of global malaria deaths, most of which occur among children under five. Under current plans, an estimated 2.5 million children... Read more