Liberia: President Boakai makes more appointments in Government
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated additional officials to positions in…
Uganda: Agriculture Minister directed on Foot and Mouth Disease
Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze to present…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister Pandor
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with South African Minister of…
#BlackExcellence in Film and Television: Chuck West to Provide Insights at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024
In the film and television production sector, where innovation and creativity converge to craft narratives for global audiences, the unfolding…
Seychelles: Major progress in works on Praslin to mitigate coastal erosion and road degradation
Following the visit of President Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by Vice-President Ahmed Afif on Tuesday on Praslin, works for the installation…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Djibouti
Strong rebound in activity in 2023 but regional geopolitical developments pose important risks to continued recovery; Finalizing the preliminary agreement…
Chair of G77 and China in Geneva passes from Tanzania to Cambodia
On 25 January, Cambodia succeeded Tanzania in assuming the chairmanship of the Geneva Chapter of the Group of G77 and…
Can it: Women in South Sudan learn how to preserve foods
Through training with the International Trade Centre (ITC), women entrepreneurs learned to process and preserve fruits and vegetables along with…
Sierra Leone accelerates progress on Water Convention accession
Sierra Leone shares four major rivers with the neighbouring countries of Guinea and Liberia, including the Great Scarcies, Little Scarcies…
Sudan war ‘a living nightmare for children’: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative
“Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. It’s a living nightmare for children,” Mandeep O’Brien said this week…
Countries worldwide to experience a slow economic growth this year despite continued declining inflation rate, warns a UN report
The global GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024,…
Call for inputs on the African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their Protection in Africa
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), at its 65th Ordinary Session held from 21 October to…
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes on Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Three Burkina Faso military drone strikes that the government claimed targeted Islamist fighters killed civilians at two crowded markets and…
More Than Half of Children Fleeing to Europe Face Danger on Their Journeys, Survey Finds
Save the Children launches new report with key findings from more than 500 refugees and migrants living in European host…
Tackling the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria
“My mother-in-law asked me how I was feeling and I told her I was fine, but I knew I was…
Gabon: United States (U.S.) Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby meets with Archbishop of Libreville Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, chair of the upcoming National Dialogue
U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby held a productive meeting with Archbishop of Libreville Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, chair…
Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nathan Leads Presidential Delegation to DRC
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan led a Presidential Delegation to attend the…
Eritrea: Biniam Girmay wins Surf Coast Classic
Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarche-Wanty Team, clinched victory at the Surf Coast Classic cycling competition…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President and Swiss Ambassador discuss Crucial Regional issues, Focus on Niger’s Political Landscape
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, engaged in a diplomatic dialogue with H.E. Nicolas Herbert…
Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures
With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Angola is stepping up preparedness measures to effectively respond to potential emergence of…