Eritrea: Effort in human resources development
At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 18 and 19 December, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare reported that…
Open Day on the Implementation in Africa and the Sahel of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and subsequent on Gender, Women, Youth, Peace and Security
The Regional Open Day on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) et seq. on Gender, Women, Youth, Peace and…
Finland to provide humanitarian aid to crisis areas
Global humanitarian needs have grown this year. Most of the ongoing humanitarian crises are caused by conflicts. The power struggle…
UK Ebury enters Africa’s fintech with Prime Finance Markets acquisition
UK-based financial services corporation Ebury has announced its initial foray into Africa’s fintech sector through the acquisition of Prime Financial…
Uganda’s organic food export projected to increase by 40% in 2024
The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU), an umbrella organization for all actors in the organic value chain in…
Kenya’s discreet church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers
A church in Kenya has survived for the last decade by operating discreetly. It does not publicise its services in…
Jacob Zuma lays down South Africa election challenge to ANC
By announcing he will not vote or campaign for South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) in next year’s general…
Red Sea users must protect it – Egypt
Egypt says countries with access to the Red Sea have a responsibility to protect it and provide suitable conditions for…
Crackdown continues as Cameroon town turns on mayor
More security officers have been deployed to a town in northern Cameroon where officers reportedly opened fire on protesters days…
Outcry over raids on civilians in South Sudan capital
Civilians have complained of harassment as soldiers continue to mount unannounced raids on homes and business addresses in South Sudan’s…
Dambe: Combat sport in Nigeria reinventing itself for a new generation
As the sun sets on Kano city a golden glow descends on Nigeria’s second biggest metropolis. The rhythmic beat of…
Benin offers olive branch to sanctioned neighbours
Benin’s President Patrice Talon says his country hopes to quickly re-establish relations with its military-run neighbours, amid international condemnation of…
France refuses to hand over ex-Burkina president’s brother
France has cancelled a ministerial decree which had authorised the extradition of the brother of the former president of Burkina…
First election results due on Friday in DR Congo
The election authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the first results from the poll will be published on…
Ugandan shoppers take advantage of Kenya’s weak currency
Ugandans are taking advantage of Kenya’s weakened currency this Christmas season, with many crossing the border to buy items at…
Angola leaves Opec oil cartel in output quota row
Angola has announced it is leaving the oil producers’ organisation Opec over a dispute on output quotas. It follows last…
UAE makes play for Africa renewables
Home to 39% of global renewable energy potential, Africa’s green energy sector offers lucrative opportunities for foreign companies and developers…
China-backed industry education integration training center launched in Ethiopia
The Chinese Ministry of Education last week unveiled an Industry Education Integration Training Center in Ethiopia to help local employees…
How Africa can benefit from its critical minerals
Africa holds more than half of the world’s reserves of cobalt, 46% of its manganese, and 21% of its graphite,…
Guinea-Bissau president sacks newly appointed PM
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has dismissed Prime Minister Geraldo Martins, just a week after reinstating him to the post.…