MOGADISHU, Somalia, 23 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Ugandan troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been honoured for their significant contributions to peace, security, and stability in the country. The soldiers from Battle Group XXXIX (39) were awarded certificates and commemorative medals at... Read more

WASHINGTON, USA, 20 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved US$250 million for the Morocco Transforming Agri-food Systems Program, aimed at increasing the Moroccan agri-food system’s resilience to climate change and strengthening food safety and quality. The agri-food sector is vital for Morocco’s economic... Read more

Credit photo : Quabas WASHINGTON, USA, 18 December, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Libya’s economy is expected to stabilize following an agreement ending the leadership crisis at the country’s central bank (CBL) that led to a significant recovery in oil production. However, despite recent progress, the country’s Gross Domestic Product... Read more

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe join forces in a new project to reduce the releases of Persistent Organic Pollutants from plastics. Chemicals with hazardous properties are added to plastic products and released throughout their lifecycle, negatively impacting human health and the environment, and hampering efforts towards a... Read more

The Dubai-based hospitality group adds four new hotels in Ethiopia Bishoftu, Ethiopia Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has announced four new hotels in Ethiopia, further solidifying its market leadership in the region.... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland, 16 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Director General Amy Pope concluded a significant visit to Botswana, reaffirming IOM’s commitment to advancing migration management, supporting climate resilience, and creating opportunities for safe, regular migration pathways. During her visit, DG Pope met with... Read more

WHO / Barry ChristiansonDuring a consultation at Site B “Ubuntu” Clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Dr Jacobs listens to a patient, who has come to pick up his antiretrovirals (ARVs). GENEVA, Switzerland, 13 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living... Read more

Equitable access to life-saving malaria tools is key to reversing trends WHO / Genna PrintElizabeth brings her daughter Princes Angel to the Railways Health Clinic in Kisumu, Kenya to get tested for malaria. GENEVA, Switzerland, 12 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that... Read more

TRIPOLI, Libya, 11 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, on Human Rights Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the transformative force of human rights in shaping Libya’s future. Human rights are not only ideals but also important tools to prevent... Read more

WASHINGTON, USA, 10 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Kenya’s GDP is projected to grow at 4.7% in 2024, slower when compared to 5.6% in 2023 and closer to the country’s pre-pandemic average of 4.6% per year between 2011-2019, according to the latest Kenya Economic Update, launched today. Kenya’s real GDP is envisioned to gradually pick up in... Read more