Malawi declares state of disaster over severe drought
Malawi has declared a state of disaster over a severe drought that is affecting most of the country. The announcement…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio to Deliver Annual Lecture at University of Pennsylvania
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio will today, Monday 25 March 2024, deliver the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in…
Nigeria leader requests low-key birthday celebrations
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on family, friends and associates to celebrate him in a different way as he…
What African architecture can teach the world
Salt bricks and sweeping mud walls – as recently showcased by some African architects – may be the building blocks…
Senegal election results: Opposition’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads race for presidency – reports
Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading the race in Senegal’s presidential election, according to local media. Several of the…
Amaechi Muonagor: Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61
Nollywood star and comedy legend Amaechi Muonagor has died aged 61, a relative. He died on Sunday after suffering kidney…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Abidjan distributes food and iftar meals
The UAE Embassy in Abidjan provided food packages for Ramadan and iftar meals to numerous residents in Anyama, a suburb…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) United Nations Peacekeeping mission’s Police (UNPOL) train national counterparts on leadership and management skills
Building the capacity of South Sudanese counterparts, including its national police services, is an important part of the mandate of…
Uganda: Funding gaps crippling provision of Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) services – Minister
Funding gaps in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance are crippling the ministry’s capacity to ICT provide…
Eliminating tuberculosis to protect citizens
To end tuberculosis and protect its citizens, Angola has been intensifying its actions to fight tuberculosis (TB), which resulted in…
Active Tuberculosis (TB) case-finding in Lesotho: Health facilities stepping up to the challenge
When mother-of-three Mamfe Motloheloa tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), the diagnosis not only saved her life, but also those of…
Civilians and Organized Forces Form Joint Working Group to Protect Civilians in Bangasu
Addressing the impact of insecurity on the lives and livelihoods of local communities remains a priority for residents of Bangasu…
United States Educational and Cultural Exchanges Drive Inclusive Economic Growth
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield traveled March 19-21 to Lagos and Abuja, where…
Sierra Leone Records Progress in Human Capital Development – But Requires Sustained Investments to Drive Economic Growth and Reduce Poverty
Sierra Leone has made commendable strides in improving human capital development with the government demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing…
Digital Lab Launches “Innovations Map” to Connect Libya’s Digital Innovators
The Digital Lab, a Libyan initiative fostering innovation and digital transformation, has officially launched its highly anticipated innovations map (https://LDIL.gia.gov.ly)…
Kenmare Resources gears for growth with a new US$200m facility led by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)
London-listed Kenmare Resources plc, operator of the Moma titanium minerals mine in northern Mozambique, has secured a funding package to…
The Urban and Municipal Development Fund of the African Development Bank has approved an annual work programme to support 14 new municipalities and local authorities
The Technical Committee of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group (www.AfDB.org) met on 18 March 2024 in Abidjan and approved…
Positioning the Lobito Corridor as a Model for Foreign Investment
In February this year the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced new financing in support of the Lobito Corridor –…
African Development Bank, International Organization for Migration (IOM) launch report on harnessing migration for development in Africa
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released a joint report designed to support practitioners…
Standard Bank to Discuss Africa’s Energy Finance Opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024
Paul Eardley-Taylor – responsible for Standard Bank’s oil and gas sector coverage activities in Southern Africa – will speak at…