An estimated 192,762 Libyans have been displaced from their homes but remain within the country GENEVA, Switzerland, January 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- United Nations human rights expert Cecilia Jimenez-Damary will conduct her first official visit to Libya from 25 to 31 January 2018, to assess the human rights situation of people who have fled […]
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Launch of the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya
The comprehensive response plan addresses the needs of the internally displaced, returnees, vulnerable non-displaced Libyans, migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers TRIPOLI, Libya, January 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Representatives of the press are cordially invited to cover the launch of the 2018 Libya Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP). The HRP prioritizes the most urgent humanitarian needs in […]
Foreign Secretary statement on Benghazi bombing
The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has commented on a double car bombing in Benghazi which took place on Tuesday 24 January LONDON, United Kingdom, January 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said: “The United Kingdom strongly condemns the horrific bombings in Benghazi yesterday evening, which killed at least 34 people and injured […]
Somalia: Minister of Post and Telecom calls for independent, effective Communications Authority
The Minister thanked the World Bank for facilitating the technical support to the establishment of the National Communications Authority MOGADISHU, Somalia, January 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Minister for Post and Telecom, H. E. Eng Abdi Ashur Hassan, told that the number-one priority for the Ministry at this time is to establish a credible […]
Media invitation: Tanzania hosts World Council of Churches Conference on World Mission and Evangelism
How can Africa shape mission theology and future practice and how can Africa enhance the understanding of mission in a unique and innovative way, are questions raised ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Under the theme ‘Moving in the Spirit called Transforming Discipleship’, the World Council of Churches will host a major conference […]
Secretary-General appoints Members of the International Commission of Inquiry for Mali
The Commission of Inquiry will advance national reconciliation and support the Malian authorities’ efforts in the fight against impunity NEW YORK, United States of America, January 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Secretary-General announced today his decision to establish the International Commission of Inquiry envisioned by the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. He […]
The Delivery Unit (DU) completes training for 30 electricians to reinforce the capacity of 1100 specialized skilled workers in the Boké region (Guinea).
BOKE, Guinea, 24 January 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The DU, under the guidance of the Prime Minister, in partnership with the Ministry of Vocational Training and the Ministry of Mines and Geology completed a five week training program for 30 housing electricians from the Boké region one of the country’s resource rich provinces, from […]
International Monetary Fund Staff Concludes Visit to Guinea-Bissau
Real GDP growth appears continuing near the 2017 pace of around 5.5 percent WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, January 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Tobias Rasmussen visited Guinea-Bissau from January 17-23, 2018, to evaluate the draft 2018 budget, assess the fiscal and debt implications of an […]
Competency enhancement of the food inspectors under the National Food Safety Authority – Egypt
The training was carried out by an International Expert, Christine Ellen Testa, a food safety expert form the US s, who would then become the core team of inspectors within NFSA to carry out the complicated and often arduous task of inspecting food business operators to ensure compliance to established food safety protocols. The training […]
Uganda: Hon Kutesa Meets German Ambassador Albrecht Conze
The purpose of the 2018 meeting will be to discuss with Foreign and Energy Ministers the global challenges of an energy transition that spans all sectors KAMPALA, Uganda, January 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Sam Kutesa held a meeting with the German Ambassador H.E. Albrecht Conze at the Ministry of […]