Madagascar court confirms Andry Rajoelina’s election as president
Madagascar’s Constitutional Court has confirmed President Andry Rajoelina re-election following a controversial election a fortnight ago. The court said Mr…
Climate crisis: Three women helping wildlife survive
Discussion of climate change usually focuses on the danger to people, but wildlife is equally affected, if not more so.…
The Developed World’s Broken Promises: How Can Africa Finance the Energy Transition? (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) From an African perspective, one of the most important things to…
Guinea-Bissau: Soldier detained after gunfire in capital
A man described as the leader of a group of soldiers who tried to free a detained minister and a…
Uganda: African Development Bank to lend more than $252 million to improve rural transport and facilitate regional integration
Meeting on 1 December in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan…
Tanzania: Bank operations produce results beyond expectations, according to the Tanzania Country Strategy Paper 2021-2025 mid-term review
The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Tanzania has been implemented over the last two years with…
South Africa Visa Application Centre moves to a more spacious and easily accessible location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Applicants can now submit their visa applications at the new Centre located at Office No 5, 2nd Floor, Hypnose Building,…
Strengthening the fight against HIV in Ghana
Samuel Kofi*, 19, from Takoradi in Ghana’s western region discovered he was HIV positive in November 2022. A situation that…
Tanzania launches the national strategic plan to integrate health sector HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) elimination
Tanzania has launched the Integrated Health Sector HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) National Strategic Plan (NSP) to…
Morocco: Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa Represents His Majesty the King at World Climate Action Summit in Dubai
Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa represents His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the World Climate Action Summit, held as…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate Central African President on Republic Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of…
Senegalese foreign minister receives visiting Iranian deputy Foreign Minister
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri, who is in the Senegalese capital Dakar, met with the country’s…
Angola Declines the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 2024 Production Quota
Angola, a prominent African oil producer and a key member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Officials validate Regional Instruments to promote Trade and Investment
The ECOWAS Commission organized a Regional Meeting of Trade Officials in Abuja, Nigeria from the 28th to the 29th of…
Somalia’s Economy Resilient Amid Climatic and Global Shocks: Water Management Key to Sustainable and Resilient Development
Recurrent shocks, including a prolonged 2020/23 drought, disrupted Somalia’s growth, devastating crops, livestock, and exports. Many fled their homes in…
Philippine Traditional Dance and Music Take the Spotlight on Diplomatic Milestone Event with South Africa
Philippine culture was on full display during the event organized by the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria to mark the 30…
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai…
Ethiopia: At Least 23 Killed as a New Cholera Outbreak Poses Deadly Threat to Thousands of Displaced Children
A new cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Somali region is exacerbating suffering for thousands of children and families recently displaced by…
Needs rise as flooding spreads in Somalia
Deadly torrential rains and floods have affected more than two million people in several areas of Somalia, with over 100…
Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of Chad
H.E. Maktoum Bin Butti Al Maktoum Director of MOFA Dubai Office met with H.E. Mahamat Maouloud Izzadine, Consul General of…