Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Votes are being counted in Liberia after Tuesday’s election with President George Weah seeking a second term. Local and regional…
Nigeria halts all Christian pilgrimages to Israel
Nigeria has announced the suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel following the deadly violence that erupted over the weekend. A…
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
Ugandan lawmakers have rejected a government proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels…
Three charges dropped over jailbreak of ‘Facebook rapist’
Three people caught up in the case of a rapist and murderer who escaped prison have had their charges withdrawn.…
What is the UK’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?
The UK government wants to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The Supreme Court is deciding whether to back the…
See More, Do More: Canon Launches the Widest Auto Focus Zoom Lens Ever Made for a Full Frame Camera
Canon (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of the RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM, a new addition to the L-series range…
United Nations (UN) Task Force Coordinator on African Affairs to Address Global Black Impact Summit
The highly anticipated Global Black Impact Summit 2023 (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/) is pleased to announce that Talla Kebe, the Coordinator for the…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Assesses Security and Humanitarian Situation in Remote Border Communities
As the conflict in Sudan intensifies, the small border town of Jau, situated in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area, continues…
Seychelles: Farewell call by High Commissioner Patrick Lynch
Fostering of strong bilateral ties and sharing of common values were on the agenda during the farewell call of the…
Vice-President of Seychelles receives invitation for 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in United Arab Emirates
The UAE Chargé in Seychelles Mr. Ahmed Alneyadi formally delivered an invitation to Vice-President Ahmed Afif on behalf of the…
Switzerland at 2023 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Marrakesh
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National…
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to co-chair third South Africa – Namibia Bi-National Commission with President Geingob
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Namibia on Friday, 13 October 2023, to co-chair…
In Wau, Political Parties and Security Actors Pledge to Collaborate In Creating Inclusive Civic and Political Space Before Elections
As a mere 14 months remain for South Sudan to complete its long delayed democratic transition by holding the country’s…
Lesotho Attains African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Chairmanship
The government of Lesotho through the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Public Services, labour and Employment attained Chairmanship of…
South Africa: Agriculture Committee Concludes Public Hearings on Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land (PDAL) Bill in Parliament
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development concluded the last leg of nationwide public hearings on the…
European Union (EU), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Mark Symbolic Handover of Essential Equipment for Strengthening Plant Health Services in Tanzania
The FAO, EU, and Tanzanian government held a ceremony to hand over essential equipment to the Tanzania Plant Health and…
Stellantis to Present Commercial Vehicles Strategy and New Global Van Lineup on October 23
Stellantis N.V. (www.Stellantis.com/en) announced today it will introduce reimagined Commercial Vehicles from multiple brands that form the heart of its…
Global Black Impact Summit to Build Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) – taking place in Dubai on November 30 – December 1 – serves…
Uganda: Supplementary request in offing to fund students’ loan scheme
There is a new lease of life for students under the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) after Parliament guided…
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) ramps up early action in Kenya and Somalia to respond to El Nino, calls for urgent support
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding an alarm following heavy flooding in parts of Somalia, particularly Baidoa in the…