LAGOS, Nigeria, 15 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- An innovative Nigerian researcher who has dedicated his work to conservation of Pangolins has been feted with an award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), presented at the prestigious ceremony at the BAFTA in London.  Charles Emogor’s passion... Read more

International Catholic Child Bureau Washington, USA, 15 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two... Read more

GENEVA, Switzerland, 14 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Over 300 representatives from African member states, stakeholders, the UN system, and the African Union Commission, gathered for the second Africa review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). Co-convened by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and... Read more

LONDON, 11 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East focused (re)insurance group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Khilosia as Chief Distribution Officer. With over 35 years’ experience at Lloyd’s, Amit brings a wealth of expertise in (re)insurance market development... Read more

Residents of Gumbo Tawdat on the outskirts of Juba grabbed the opportunity to find out more about South Sudan’s political developments. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS JUBA, South Sudan, 11 October 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat. Somewhere in... Read more

The study highlights the significant cost burden that biased media coverage imposes on African nations, particularly during electoral periods, ultimately deterring foreign direct investment (FDI) in a continent known for its low default rates and high returns in strategic sectors.  LONDON/LAGOS/JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI, 10 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-New research conducted by... Read more

BANGUI, Central African Republic, 10 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, led a large delegation of foreign diplomats accredited to Bangui, members of the Central... Read more

From Left to Right: Mallam Murtala Yar’Adua, Board Member, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and Former Minister of State for Defence Amb. Safiu Olukayode Olaniyan, Director, Africa Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gen. Aliyu Gusau (retd), Board Member, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and Former National Security Advise Mr. Akin Kekere-Ekun,... Read more

“Former President Thabo Mbeki delivering his final address at the Security Dialogue event hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation” JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 09 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/– The inaugural three-day African Peace and Security Dialogue has concluded with a tone of hope and forward momentum for the continent.... Read more

LAGOS, South Africa 09 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/–Ahead of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan and the review of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the German Missions in Nigeria would convene stakeholders between 8th to... Read more