Burundi laboratories gain international recognition
In an historic achievement for Burundi’s Quality Infrastructure System, the Laboratory for Soil Analysis and Food Products (LASPA) of the…
Joint World Bank, European Union (EU), United Nations (UN) Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya
Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to…
First Person: In post-war Sudan ‘I know we will fight hard to heal from the trauma’
Mr. Ginish is a National Field Coordinator with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan. He…
South Africa’s Progressive Business Forum honours Afreximbank board member Ronnie Ntuli with Lifetime Achievement Award
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce that its board member, Mr. Ronnie Ntuli has been awarded the…
Uganda: From displacement to digital success
Sometimes all it takes in life is a single opportunity to unleash the potential hidden within us. This is the…
Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak
Forty-six-year-old Goodluck Moyo* from Chitungwiza, a town just outside the country’s capital, Harare, started feeling unwell after his day shift…
United States (U.S.) Ambassador to the United Nations Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Discusses Country’s Role on United Nations (UN) Security Council
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in her capacity as Representative of the United…
Who should be responsible for addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges?
For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to…
International Rescue Committee (IRC) marks 2024 International Day for Education as 224 million Children are Affected by Crisis Globally
In acknowledgment of the 2024 International Day for Education Emma Gremley, the IRC’s Senior Director for Education, issued the following…
Secretary Blinken Opens Newest American Corner in Nigeria, Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Year as Vital Global U.S. Engagement Resource
Today in Lagos, Nigeria, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening…
Field Visit of the Indonesian Ambassador to the Port Sudan Seaport Warehousing Center
The Indonesian Ambassador to Khartoum, Sunarko together with the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum’s Economic Team on Wednesday, January 24 2024…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs /International Affairs Hon. Okello Oryem Henry has held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Russia to Uganda, H.E. Vladlen Semivolos
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs /International Affairs Hon. Okello Oryem Henry has held a bilateral meeting with the…
South Africa: Decrease in number of schools affected by burglary and vandalism
Despite our department providing holiday security to 486 schools over the December holidays, we recorded 26 incidents of burglary and…
Kenya: Ambassador Okaniwa Ken pays a courtesy call on Hon. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru, Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
On 24th January 2024, H.E. Ambassador OKANIWA Ken paid a courtesy call on Hon. Zacharia Mwangi NJERU, Cabinet Secretary for…
From Africa to Europe: Securing investment for gas export infrastructure
Africa’s abundant natural gas reserves represent an attractive opportunity for monetization and export, aligning with Europe’s growing demand for cleaner…
Africa: Sustainable debt management key to adequate education financing
African governments with international partners must aim to sustainably manage debt and promote the right to education amid the continent’s…
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Kenya Red Cross join forces to deliver critical reproductive health supplies in ongoing El-Nino response
Recent climate-driven disasters, including the devastating drought and floods that swept through various regions of Kenya, have had a profound…
Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the Financial Services Authority
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Financial Services Authority (FSA).…
Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Postal Services
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Postal Services. Mr…
International Day of Education – Inclusive education is not only a matter of policy but a moral imperative
On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, dedicated this year to Learning for lasting peace. The…