NEW YORK, United States of America, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Nigeria:The Secretary-General is gravely concerned over the situation of the more than 100 school girls abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents during an attack on an educational institution in
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Their discussions centred on how well Germany is doing in the tourism market in Seychelles VICTORIA, Seychelles, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The President of the Republic, Mr. Danny Faure, welcomed the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mrs Jutta Frasch, at
Read MoreSouth Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation hosts the Inaugural Drought Core Group meeting
South Africa is the only African country that had participated in the High-Level Partnership Mission and subsequently stepped up its humanitarian support PRETORIA, South Africa, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has been bestowed with the singular honour of
Read MoreThe outbreak has affected 18 states since the first case was detected on 1 January 2018, resulting in 72 deaths caused by the acute viral haemorrhagic fever ABUJA, Nigeria, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has reached record highs with 317 laboratory confirmed cases, according to
Read MoreMr. Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan LONDON, United Kingdom, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Mr. Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan in succession to Mr Michael Aron who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Siddiq
Read MoreYouth-Led Research Highlights Key Challenges Facing Young People Developing and Adopting Agricultural Technology
ACCRA, Ghana, February 28, 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Young African innovators are taking charge of their future and designing innovative agricultural technologies despite lacking access to finance, innovation hubs, and information according to a new report released by the Mastercard Foundation Youth Think Tank. At a launch organized by
Read MoreKenya’s GDP growth is projected to increase to 5.7% during the first quarter of 2018. This is according to ICAEW’s (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2018, launched today, the accountancy and finance body points to the easing of political
Read MoreThe Africa CEO Forum, which is holding its 6th edition on 26 and 27 March in Abidjan, is devoting an exclusive panel discussion to the Nigerian economy and its diversification model. And how can it inspires other african economies ? Nigeria will be represented in full force this year, with
Read More"Black Panther" is raking in big money at the box office — and now Disney is giving a cut of that back to children. The Marvel Studios owner is donating $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in celebration of "Black Panther's" financial success. The donation will
Read MoreLanding of South Atlantic Undersea Cable in Brazil signals new chapter in Africa-America’s Telecoms
LUANDA, Angola, 22 February 2018, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Angola Cables, a telecommunications multinational, has reported that the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) has made landfall at Fortaleza on the Brazilian coast. SACS makes landfall: The South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) between Africa and South America makes landfall at Fortaleza on
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