The meeting agreed on a number of new initiatives aimed at strengthening the relations between the two countries. NAIROBI, Kenya, January 22, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the visiting Secretary of State for International Development, Rt. Hon. Penny Mordaunt, MP to a successful Roundtable meeting today at the Intercontinental Hotel. […]
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Visiting UK Secretary of State sets out further support to help Kenya future proof against biggest challenges
During her visit the International Development Secretary, launched the second phase of Trade Mark East Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, January 22, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt, has hailed the “incredible power of technology to deliver aid in new ways” on her first official visit to […]
Smoove, official supplier of Vélib’ rental bicycles to Grand Paris
PARIS, France, 22 January 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- For almost a decade, French firm Smoove has been offering innovative, smart and connected bike-sharing solutions to support the development of soft mobility. Today, Smoove is present in 28 cities and 14 countries, where it operates 9,000 bikes. In 2018, Smoove will have more than 30,000 […]
The International Atomic Energy Agency Helps Uganda Restart Vital Radiotherapy Services for Cancer Patients
IAEA assistance totalling more than € 500,000 included the decommissioning of the old radiotherapy machine and the purchase of a new one on a cost-sharing basis with the Government KAMPALA, Uganda, January 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Uganda today inaugurated a new radiotherapy machine to resume essential treatment services for cancer patients after the country’s […]
Blocked Funds, Connectivity, Infrastructure, & Safety Top Agenda for Angola at the International Air Transport Association Day
IATA’s recent study found that if 12 key African markets, including Angola, were opened up, an extra 155,000 jobs and US$1.3 billion in annual GDP would be created in those countries LUANDA, Angola, January 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a trebling in the size of Angola’s air transport […]
United Nations report on world economic situation launched in Ethiopia
Africa as a whole is expected to see a recovery in GDP growth from its current 3.0% to 3.5% in 2018, and 3.7% in 2019 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 2018 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects report (WESP2018) was launched in Addis Ababa on 16 January under […]
Commissioner Smail Chergui Meets with the African Union and United Nations Special Envoys on the African Union Mission in Somalia Funding Consultations
The Commissioner for Peace and Security briefed the Special Envoys on challenges facing the mission and some of the efforts that have been undertaken to secure predictable, sustainable and flexible funding ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, Amb. Smail Chergui, met with the […]
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Chargé d’Affaires, on the political situation in Libya and its impact on the Libyan people
LONDON, United Kingdom, January 18, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Chargé d’Affaires, on the political situation in Libya and its impact on the Libyan people: Delivered on: 17 January 2018 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you Mr President. And may I thank both Ghassan and Rina […]
Humanitarian Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Reaches Breaking Point as Funding Gap Remains Enormous
In total, 13.1 million people will be in need of humanitarian assistance throughout the country in 2018 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 18, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deteriorated dramatically over the past year due to a massive escalation of conflict and widespread […]
How Federal Government, AfDB are Working Together to Reduce Poverty, Create Jobs and Overcome Fallouts of Insurgency – VP Osinbajo
Address by His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, The Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria at The Commissioning of the AfDB Nigeria Country Office, Abuja on Thursday, 18th January, 2018 ABUJA, Nigeria, January 18, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, THE VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE […]