Lightning kills four people in Mozambique
Four people have died and three others are wounded after being struck by lightning in Mozambique, which is now bracing…
Nigeria kidnap crisis: Schoolboy recounts daring escape from bandits
Musa Garba,17, had to slither on the ground like a snake to avoid being detected by his kidnappers as he…
Kagame agrees to meet Tshisekedi over eastern DR Congo crisis
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his Democratic Republic of the Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi to discuss…
Chad introduces free water and electricity for households
Chad’s government has announced that it would provide free water and electricity for households until the end of the year.…
Kenyan-led Haiti mission in pre-deployment stage – minister
The Kenyan government has vowed to go on with the deployment of hundreds of police officers to Haiti despite the…
Johannesburg dry taps blamed on heatwave
Authorities in Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial hub, have blamed the ongoing heatwave for reduced water flow that has left taps…
United Arab Emirates leaders congratulate President of Mauritius on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of…
Tanzania can Unlock Important Economic benefits by accelerating Health and Fertility Improvements
Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on…
Regional meeting on Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) draft Report on the State of the Environment Climate and perspectives
Regional meeting on ECOWAS draft Report on the State of the Environment Climate and perspectives The Department of Economic Affairs…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (EGDC) and the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March with female students in Dakar
“Investing in girls’ education to guarantee their rights and accelerate their economic empowerment in the ECOWAS region” is the theme…
Angola Represents a Strategic Opportunity for United States (US) Investors
While Angola represents one of the biggest oil producers in Africa, efforts to increase production to 1.18 million barrels per…
PIAFRICA 2024: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa commends success of the 7th edition of the Pension Fund and Alternative Investment Conference
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was a proud partner of AME Trade during the 7th edition of the…
Togo to Showcase Investment Prospects at Invest in African Energy 2024
With more than half of its population lacking reliable electricity access, Togo faces substantial requirements for new energy production and…
The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering
The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of…
Shifting from disaster response to preparedness in Madagascar
Cheneso was the first of the year’s seasonal tropical cyclones to strike Madagascar in January 2023. After making landfall on…
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Signs USD 250 million Senior Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility Led by Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corporation to Support Trade and General Corporate Purposes
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), has signed a USD 250 million senior unsecured bridge-to-bond Loan Facility with The African Export-Import…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-l’Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)- European Union (EU) tripartite strategic meeting on NDICI
The ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, along with the EU delegations in Abuja, Ouagadougou, Brussels, and Accra as well as the…
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Female peacekeepers in Jowhar, Dhobley, take Stock of their Achievements
Female peacekeepers serving with ATMIS in Jowhar and Dhobley celebrated International Women’s Day by reflecting on the challenges and progress…
Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde
The Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, paid a…
Seychelles engages in Productive Discussions at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting
Ambassador Claude Morel led the Seychelles delegation to the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting which took place on 10th– 11th…