Couple died in Egypt after hotel fumigated for bedbugs, inquest hears
A British couple who died in Egypt were staying at a hotel being fumigated to kill bedbugs, their inquest heard.…
Governments plan to produce double the fossil fuels in 2030 than the 1.5°C warming limit allows
A major new report published today finds that governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting…
Ethiopia PM Abiy eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions
Ethiopia is abuzz with rumours of a new war – which would be Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s fourth in five…
Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Sudan’s Darfur
There has been a significant increase in the number of people fleeing fresh violence in the Sudanese region of Darfur,…
Flood fatalities rise to 29 in Somalia
The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Somalia has risen to 29, the national disaster management agency says.…
Criminals have declared war on South Africans – minister
South Africa’s Police Minister Bheki Cele says criminals have declared war on citizens, following a surge in crime levels in…
Nigeria reportedly cancels visit by Czech Republic PM
Nigeria has cancelled a planned visit by Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala, several Czech media outlets say. “Nigeria has…
Ethiopian forces accused of drone strikes in Amhara
Residents in the restive north-western Ethiopian region of Amhara have accused government forces of drone strikes and indiscriminate shelling as…
UK, US issue fresh security alert on Uganda
The British High Commission in Uganda has warned of “a growing terror threat in Uganda, including targeting of foreigners”, hours…
African Union: Continental Youth Forum on Drug Use Prevention
The African Union Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) organized the continental youth forum on drug…
Seychelles: Ambassador Racombo presents his credentials to His Majesty King Philippe
On 7th November 2023, Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Seychelles to the Kingdom of…
Ambassador Cromer meets Gambian Women Entrepreneurs
Ambassador Cromer on Monday met with a group of women entrepreneurs at Startup Incubator Gambia . The incubator was established…
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) join forces to promote sustainable tourism in Eastern Africa
The office for Eastern Africa of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) jointly…
Building a Blue Economy Strategy for the East African Community
The blue economy is a vital area of activity for the East African Community (EAC), as it offers opportunities for…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) joins hands with Nha Trang University of Vietnam to unlock Angola’s fisheries and aquaculture sector
Angola, the Southern African nation home to more than 35 million people, is one of the 46 least developed countries…
Uganda: Deputy Speaker questions delayed Mpigi – Busega road project
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the leadership at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to explained the delays in the…
Uganda: Members of Parliament (MP) to push for functional theatres in regional health facilities
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Health are pushing for functional operating theatres in health facilities in Kigezi sub-region.…
President Ramaphosa appoints Judges to High Court Divisions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 174(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and…
Exciting Highland Park Precinct to bring world class amenities to Harare, Zimbabwe
A substantial piece of Highlands along ED Mnangagwa Road in Harare will undergo major development works over the next few…
Conference on promoting China’s peaceful reunification held in South Africa
The 2023 Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China was held Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa, with…