Seychelles: First Meeting of the Honorary Consuls under Paris’ jurisdiction
On Wednesday 6th March 2024, Ambassador Georges Tirant chaired the first meeting of the Seychelles’ Honorary Consuls falling under the…
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan announces the appointment of women professional in key positions
To coincide with the International Women’s Day, the President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has recently appointed four women…
Empowering Kenya’s Future: A Call to Action on International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women’s Day 2024, we stand at a critical juncture in the journey toward gender equality in Kenya. The…
Sudan Press Release: International Women’s Day 2024: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
On this International Women’s Day 2024, UN Women Sudan emphasizes the critical importance of investing in women to accelerate peace…
Kenya and Zimbabwe invest in preventing violence against women and girls
In Kenya and Zimbabwe, authorities and civil society groups are using a wide array of tactics to prevent gender-based violence.…
Women farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme
The greenhouses of the Kambuku Cooperatives stand proudly among newly planted maize fields about 23 kilometres from Malawi’s capital city…
EntreprenHER programme empowers women entrepreneurs in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
Launched in 2017, the Accelerating Women-Owned Micro Enterprises programme in Southern Africa has equipped more than 2,400 women who own…
Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives
“I lead a team of six amazing women, with specialties from pharmaceutical supply chains to software engineering and digital marketing…
To tackle poverty, Africa needs welfarist policies and people-centred development, says African Development Bank President Adesina
President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appealed to leaders in Nigeria and across Africa…
South Africa needs to use its Abundant Domestic Natural Gas to Fix its Energy Crisis today (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) South Africans don’t want to breathe clean air in the dark.…
Hinen to Exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Africa, Offering Solutions for Load Shedding
South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with frequent power outages since 2007. As the largest state-owned enterprise and…
Binance begins blocking Nigeria currency transactions
The world’s largest cryptocurrency firm, Binance, has begun stopping all transactions using Nigeria’s local currency – as a dispute continues…
Sale of meat banned in Kampala – reports
Animal authorities in Uganda have reportedly banned the sale of meat in the capital, Kampala, as part of restrictions to…
African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire Win Top Honors at 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards
Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference.…
47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa
Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate…
Hyena shocks Kenyan after sneaking into his Nakuru shop
A businessman in Kenya’s Rift Valley city of Nakuru was “shocked” when he turned up for work early on Wednesday…
Tyla cancels world tour over ‘worsened’ injury
South African music star Tyla has cancelled her highly-awaited debut world tour two weeks before it was due to begin,…
UN chief calls for Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan
The UN Secretary General has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. After nearly a year of fighting between the…
DR Congo denies signing military agreement with Russia
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military co-operation agreement with…
Ghana’s NDC picks ex-minister as presidential running mate
Ghana’s main opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected a former education minister as the running mate for its…