Japan provides food assistance to Zimbabwe
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approx. US$1.3 million) from the…
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Türk appalled by attacks against civilians by Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned the escalation in deadly attacks by the Rwandan-backed M23 and other…
Launch of the mission to develop the National Energy Policy in Guinea Bissau with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Off-Grid Access to Electricity Project (ROGEAP)
The Ministry of Energy of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of the ECOWAS Commission through the Regional Off-Grid Access to Electricity…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes regional workshop to review civil-military coordination strategy for humanitarian action
The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a four-day…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Peace Fund and Early Warning Directorate lead technical mission to strengthen National Early Warning Systems in Ghana and Benin
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate (EWD) and the ECOWAS Peace Fund (EPF), is carrying out a joint…
Aid cuts threaten refugee lives in Ethiopia’s Gambella region
Significant cuts to humanitarian aid are causing a rapid deterioration of the living conditions for refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region.…
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Discusses with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister the Implementation of Leadership Directives for the Sixth Joint Committee Meeting
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Bui…
Speaker of Algeria’s Council of Nation Meets Qatar’s Ambassador
HE Speaker of the Council of the Nation of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Azzouz Nasri met with HE…
Chad Hosts a New Stage of the African Development Bank’s GONAT Initiative on Natural Resource Governance
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has successfully concluded the Chad leg of the training and policy dialogue under the…
South Africa: Brilliant university students tour innovation facilities during National Science Week
As South Africa celebrates National Science Week (NSW) 2025 under the theme “Science, technology and innovation are for everyone,” 19…
PAC Capital Hosts Groundbreaking Strategic Dialogue at the Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025), Grenada
PAC Capital Limited (www.PACCapitalLtd.com), a premier investment banking and financial advisory firm, successfully hosted a high-impact side event on “Bridging…
Zambia Unveils Critical Mineral Prospects and Milestones
Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country in a…
Regulatory Risk, Reputation, and the New Role of Comms in Africa (By Laila Bastati)
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com). Strategic communications is in a pressure phase. Regulation is moving faster.…
Ethiopia Completes Second Round of novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) Campaign, Reaching Over 16.8 Million Children with Integrated Health Services
Ethiopia has successfully concluded the second round of its nationwide novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) campaign, reaching more…
Ethiopia’s Integrated Measles Campaign Reaches 18.5 Million Under-Five Children
Ethiopia has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide integrated measles campaign, reaching 18,570,244 children—99% of the targeted population. The ten-day campaign…
Eritrea: World Breastfeeding Week Observed at National Level
World Breastfeeding Week is being observed from 1 to 7 August with various activities under the theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding –…
Eritrea: Preparation for National Festival 2025 Finalized
Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, indicated that preparations for the National Festival 2025 have been finalized. The…
CORRECTION: Adesina reaffirms commitment to Africa’s development as his presidency of the African Development Bank nears end
Dr Akinwumi Adesina says his passion to mobilize global capital for Africa’s development will continue way beyond his presidency of…
South Sudan: Yambio communities call for enhanced accountability through traditional justice mechanisms
“The best way to build peace is when people sit down together to talk, forgive one another and reconcile.” Archbishop…
South Sudan: From despair to daily bread – how peace transforms lives in Pibor
Rebecca Zuagin remembers a time when simply selling tea and porridge in Pibor town was a struggle. Her small restaurant,…