DUBAI,UAE, 20 December 2021 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, accomplished actress, and New York Times best-selling author, Alicia Keys, celebrated at the world’s first African Dining Hall, Alkebulan on Friday, fresh from her live performance at Expo 2020, where she performed as part of the illustrious ‘Infinite Nights‘ series. Mame Sow, Alexander Smalls, Alicia Keys and friends An intimate celebration with close friends and family, this exclusive event was hosted by the founder and curator of Alkebulan himself, Chef Alexander Smalls, who crafted a bespoke menu for the occasion.A true celebration of African art, music, culture…
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By Sunil Geness, Director: Global Government Affairs & CSR at SAP Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, 20th December 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on governments and citizens, countries across the African continent are looking at e-government with renewed interest and urgency. In its latest E-Government Survey, the UN notes that governments around the world are looking at new e-government initiatives in their pursuit of digital government transformation. These include the expansion of e-participation, the delivery of e-government as a platform, the innovative use of intelligent technologies to power smart cities, and the adoption of data-centric approaches to service…
LAGOS,Nigeria, 17 December 2021 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Lagos-based multimedia and entertainment company, Continued Entertainment has launched a Holiday album – “A MerryGo Christmas”; a culmination of a year-long consolidation of the outfit’s engagement with its teeming publics via its popular MerryGo Kids franchise.The album, produced in collaboration with some of Africa’s most in-demand entertainers and rising stars, including Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ada Ehi, Niniola, Waje, Teni the Entertainer, Oxlade, Limoblaze and Sister Wisdom is a ten-tracker featuring an eclectic mix of Afrobeat, Amapiano, Pop and Gospel songs all showcasing the warmth, whimsy and wonder of the yuletide season. A…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa ,20 December 2021/ African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Financial Mail Adfocus has honoured renowned marketer, Thebe Ikalafeng, with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to marketing, branding and the industry in a standout global African career that spans over 25 years. The Jury agreed that not only is Ikalafeng a legendary marketer, but what set him apart is his consistent commitment to his purpose which is to see African brands compete on a global scale. In his acceptance remarks and reflecting on the significance of his and others careers when he returned home from his studies in…
Book over 20 participating outlets and entry is free after 20:30 Jubilee Mixology, a rooftop bar with views over Al Wasl Dome DUBAI,UAE, 17 December 2021 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Savor the delights of Expo 2020, by night, with a limited-time offer. Eat at Expo and enjoy free entry when dining or visiting over 20 restaurants and bars at Expo 2020 Dubai, after 20:30. From 9 December – 7 January simply purchase an Expo 2020 day pass in advance and make a restaurant reservation for the same day on the Expo website. Visitors can then redeem the ticket price from the bill…
Individual COVID-19 preventive measures, such as handwashing and wearing masks, mark the path forward in protecting people while vaccine efforts scale up NEW YORK, 17th December 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- As the Omicron variant dominates the COVID-19 news cycle, new research from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) indicates that people in African Union Member States are overwhelmingly willing to get vaccinated. Across 19 countries, 78% of people surveyed by PERC indicated that they had been or were willing to get vaccinated. However, as of November 2021, less than 7% of the African continent has been vaccinated. This gap between acceptance…
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu Province that began in October, is officially over, national health authorities announced this Thursday. NEW YORK, USA, December 17, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The end of the outbreak, the second in 2021, was declared after no new cases were reported at the end of 42 days, the equivalent of two incubation periods since the last confirmed case was discharged. In total, 11 cases, including six deaths, were reported since the first case was confirmed in Beni in the beginning of October. This was the country’s 13th outbreak – the disease is endemic in DRC…
The UN Special Representative in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, issued a warning to the Security Council on Wednesday that new “headwinds” could threaten the country’s fragile peace accord, following years of brutal civil conflict. NEW YORK, USA, December 16, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-“I call on the parties to muster a renewed sense of political will and build trust, to avoid a state of paralysis, and, in a worst-case scenario, a collapse of the peace agreement”, Mr. Haysom said. The world’s youngest nation has been mired in instability and conflict since gaining independence from Sudan 10 years ago. In 2018, President Salva Kiir and his former Vice-President and long-time political rival Riek Machar, signed the agreement hoping to end the crisis. When the Special Representative…
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at the greatest show on earth Alkebulan African Dining Hall DUBAI,UAE, 15 December 2021 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – With the festive season just around the corner, get into the spirit at Expo 2020 Dubai with a star-studded line-up of limited-edition menus, decadent brunches, seasonal specials and spice-laden baking workshops. Feast with all the family at a selection of the world’s best restaurants and foodie hotspots, from Alkebulan – the world’s first African dining hall – to plant-based cuisine with a festive twist at XYST by Matthew Kenney. Chock full of options, you’re…
Feed your whole tribe at the must visit family destination Expo 2020 Dubai with child friendly cuisine, absolutely free DUBAI,UAE, 8 December 2021 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Keep the whole family fed and entertained at Expo 2020 Dubai with delicious deals, thousands of family events, amazing exploratory experiences, and free entry for kids up to age 18.Expo 2020 Dubai offers the littlest of diners a wide range of eateries from across the globe. Starting from 27th November kids (under 8) eat for free from the kid’s menu when Mums and Dads order a main meal every Sunday to Wednesday. Follow…
An 83 per cent surge in COVID-19 cases during the past week in Africa, driven by the Delta and Omicron variants, is causing fewer deaths than previous spikes, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed on Tuesday, but more waves could be on the way, due to the continent’s slow vaccine rollout. NEW YORK, USA, December 15, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Updated forecasts warn that Africa may not reach 70 per cent vaccine coverage until August 2024, WHO’s new pandemic assessment found. Surge in cases in Africa With the total number of recorded cases during the pandemic standing at 8.9 million, Africa recorded more than 196,000…
LAGOS, Nigeria, 14th December 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- African CEOS expressed optimism about their business and economic growth over the next 12-18 months. A new survey of African CEOs from 46 countries conducted by PAFTRAC, the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee, found that found that CEOs were confident that their businesses will grow in the next year. A majority are also optimistic about the economic outlook of their industry. In addition, 87% of respondents believe that there will be in increase in intra-African trade as a result of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. The CEOs believe that the…
In the wake of the 25 October military takeover in Sudan, discussions on the way forward are underway but restoring trust will be a challenge, the top UN official in the country, Volker Perthes, told the Security Council on Friday. NEW YORK, USA, December 13f, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The UN Special Representative briefed ambassadors on a deal last month under which civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was reinstated after being detained in the coup along with senior officials and political activists. Prior to the crisis, military and civilian leaders were sharing power in a government spearheading Sudan’s transition to democracy…
NAIROBI, Kenya, 10th December, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- With all eyes on the pharmaceutical sector to provide support and drive medicines innovation amidst a global pandemic, one of West Africa’s leading medicines manufacturers chose SAP S/4HANA to transform its operations and establish a robust and integrated system enabling real-time decision-making. “We embarked on a process of digital transformation of our finance, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, sales, supply chain and asset management processes,” says Meeta Shah, Finance and Supply Chain Director at Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited. “Using the SAP Activate methodology and leaning on the expert support of our implementation partner, we…
The $3 million Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund aims to help steer the natural resources sector in West Africa toward sustainable and inclusive development LAGOS, Nigeria, 10 December 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, the Ford Foundation announced its commitment of $3 million to launch the Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund, a five-year initiative to promote and support a more equitable governance of natural resources that leads to sustainable and inclusive development in West Africa. Focusing primarily on Nigeria and Ghana, the fund will be hosted by Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) to support a network of resource governance…
SINGAPORE, 9 December 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, held its year-end product launch and review session titled “Bybit Next Level” where CEO Ben Zhou shared recent significant milestones and the exciting new products and services that the crypto exchange will be launching soon for its global users. Recent Significant Milestones · Serving all crypto lovers of all levels: Bybit supports spot trading, derivatives trading, new token launchpad, and the staking and yield earning services in ByFi Center that include launchpool to empower users in their crypto trading journey. · Global user base: Bybit saw a 77% increase…
Growing food insecurity that is already affecting tens of millions of people across West Africa and the Sahel, must not be ignored by the international community, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. NEW YORK, USA, December 08, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The alert comes as new data from the region indicated that almost 36 million people are expected to be acutely food insecure by the time next year’s lean season comes round. This is usually in June, July and August, but it could start as early as March. This represents an alarming 24 per cent increase on 2020, according to the latest Integrated Food Security…
By Claudio Muruzabal, SAP President for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 7th December, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- For the past 18 months, the business world has been so focused on Covid-19 that it’s taken its eye off the other C-word – CSR, or corporate social responsibility. But you can write this down and take it to the bank: the enterprises that will thrive in a post-pandemic world will be those that put the societal element of sustainability at the core of their business strategies. Before the pandemic, many companies could get away with an old-school approach to CSR…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo told the Security Council on Monday that “a lasting solution” to the violence “requires a broader political commitment to address the root causes of conflict.” NEW YORK, USA, December 07, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Bintou Keita argued that, for stability to return to eastern Congo, “the State must succeed in restoring and maintaining the confidence of the people in their ability to protect, administer, deliver justice and meet their basic needs.” Ms. Keita, who also acts as the head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the country (MONUSCO), said that she has stressed this regularly in her exchanges with the Head of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, 6 December 2021- /African Media Agency (AMA) /- The Kerry Group has expanded its footprint in Africa following its acquisition of Rwanda-based Afribon. This transaction further enhances Kerry’s focus as a leading business to business ingredient solutions provider for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Launched in 2012, Afribon is specialised in the development, production and marketing of food flavours and comprises five production sites, in Cameroon and East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania). The Pan-African food flavour development company provides flavour solutions in beverages, food service, confectionery, baked goods and dairy category, and is consequently a neat…
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to combat the continuing threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia, as shipping and protection measures to keep vessels safe, have returned to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. NEW YORK, USA, December 06, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The Secretary-General’s latest report on the situation in the country illustrates that joint counter-piracy efforts have resulted in a steady decline in attacks and hijackings since 2011. However, although piracy off the coast of Somalia has been “repressed”, the ongoing threat of resurgence remains. As such – under Chapter VII of the Charter, which provides for…
With $3.75 million in seed funding, Kasa! hopes to raise $10 million in total to support sexual violence survivors and feminist and women’s rights organisations over the next five years LAGOS, Nigeria, December 3, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, the Ford Foundation and Open Society Initiative for West Africa, announced their commitment of $3.75 million to launch Kasa!Ending Sexual Violencein West Africa, a bold five-year initiative to boost feminist action and advocacy against sexual violence in West Africa. Focusing primarily on Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal, Kasa! (meaning ‘speak’ in the Twi language) will be a fund hosted by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) to strengthen and support women’s rights organisations to raise…
Over 700,000 children have been impacted by school closures due to often brutal violence in Cameroon, according to an analysis released by the UN humanitarian arm, OCHA, on Thursday. NEW YORK, USA, December 3, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Two out of three schools are closed in the North-West and South-West regions of the country. On 24 November, four children and one teacher were killed in an attack in Ekondo Titi, in the South-West. Lockdown A recent lockdown imposed by a non-State armed group, from 15 September to 2 October, limited access to basic services including health and education. Over 700,000 children have been impacted by school closures due to violence in northwest and southwest Cameroon., by © Education Cannot…
Concluding a four-day to visit Burkina Faso, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday that the country faces “a multitude of challenges with severe impacts on a wide range of human rights of its people”. NEW YORK, USA, December 2, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-She noted the landlocked West African nation faced the on-going threat of violent extremism, climate change and humanitarian crises, but Michelle Bachelet also stressed that her fact-finding mission was “a testament” to the State’s openness the promotion and protection of human rights, in collaboration with the UN. Armed Islamist groups have killed hundreds of civilians there,…
The UN refugee Agency, UNHCR, is “appalled by a series of deadly attacks” on displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the agency’s spokesperson told journalists on Tuesday in Geneva. NEW YORK, USA, December 1, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-In the latest incident carried out by armed groups, UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov cited local authorities in saying that 26 people were killed on Sunday at Ndjala site in the Drodro health zone in Ituri province. “Ten women and nine children were among the dead and 11 people were wounded. The attackers used guns, machetes and knives”, he told journalists at…
ANAMBRA STATE, Nigeria, November 30, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-In its quest to contribute to economic development in society, Prime Business Africa (PBA), an independent multimedia organisation, is set to organize the fifth edition of its monthly webinar on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, this time, focusing on the risks and opportunities inherent in the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on business start-ups. AfCFTA, which was launched on January 1, 2021, is an economic integration initiative aimed at engendering robust industrial development of Africa by allowing free trade and enterprise cooperation among 54 countries of the continent across sectors. The…
ACCRA, Ghana, 30th November 2021 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Vestergaard and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) on 30 November celebrated the 10th anniversary of their highly respected Vestergaard-NMIMR Vector Labs (VNVL), also known as the Vestergaard-Noguchi Vector Labs (VNVL), in Accra, Ghana. Through research collaborations, VNVL have become vital to insecticide monitoring activities in Ghana and, as the battle against malaria intensifies across sub-Saharan Africa, they are playing a key role in developing complex vector control tools to push the disease towards elimination.Over its decade in existence, the labs have produced three publications, reared 4,068,208 mosquitoes and conducted…
NAIROBI, Kenya, 30th November, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The events of the past eighteen months have cast a spotlight on the ability of states to support vulnerable citizens during times of crisis. In Kenya, the official state agency responsible for social security chose SAP to support its growth, enable the expansion of its services to a greater share of the population, maintain the highest standards of quality controls across its operations and enable new customer-centric innovation. According to the National Social Security Fund of Kenya CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, the lack of integration due to disparate systems across its 61 physical…
The emergence of the threatening new Omicron variant shows how important it is for the world to end the current “cycle of panic and neglect” over the COVID-19 pandemic, said the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday. NEW YORK, USA, November 30, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was addressing the start of a special three-day meeting of the organisation’s governing body in Geneva on Monday, amidst a global alert over the new strain, arguing that greater international cooperation is essential to preserve “hard won gains” against the virus. The World Health Assembly meeting was convened to decide on…
By Carême Kouamé Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 29th November 2021 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-It was 6pm. Bathtime. Assetou, the neighbour’s cleaning lady, chased after my neighbours’ children trying to wrangle them into the house. As she struggled with her bosses’ kids, I thought about her own. Assetou has a three-year old daughter. After leaving work, she would have to go home, make dinner, then feed and bathe her baby before bed time. I wondered where she got the strength. And the time. Assetou hasn’t always been a cleaning lady. Recently widowed, she previously ran a small restaurant-bar commonly called “Maquis” in…
