11 months into Sudan war, ‘world’s worst hunger crisis’ looms
The northeast African country is already in the grip of the world’s largest displacement crisis, the UN World Food Programme,…
South Africa: Ambassador Chen Xiaodong and Madame Zhang Bin Hosted a Farewell Reception
On March 5, 2024, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong and his wife Zhang Bin held a farewell reception…
Uganda: Public Finance Management Act to be amended – minister
The finance ministry is undertaking consultations that will lead to amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 to effectively…
Uganda – Nodding syndrome: Deputy Speaker directs on concrete action
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Government Chief Whip to convene a multi-sectoral meeting involving relevant stakeholders to comprehensively…
South Sudan: Statement on the visit of Norway’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to Juba from 4th to 5th March
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik just concluded a two-day visit to Juba. During his visit, the minister engaged with…
Dinosaur-age ‘nightmarish’ sea lizard fossil found
Scientists say they have discovered fossils belonging to a “nightmarish” sea lizard species that hunted the oceans 66 million years…
Mozambique jihadist attacks: Fears for 70 missing children
More than 70 children are missing following recent jihadist attacks in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, the authorities say. They…
US court dismisses suit over child labour in DR Congo mines
A US federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit that alleged that five major tech companies were complicit in the use…
Liberia lower house votes to set up war crimes court
Liberia’s lower house of parliament has approved a motion to set up a war crimes court – more than two…
Six dead after flash floods in Malawi
At least six people have died and four were injured from last week’s flash floods in central Malawi, local authorities…
Bill to regulate surrogacy tabled in Uganda parliament
A bill meant to restrict the use of surrogacy to individuals with infertility or health challenges that prevent them from…
UN condemns killing of its staff in South Sudan
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned the killing of one of its staff in the country. Charles…
Sudan war may spark world’s largest hunger crisis – WFP
The war in Sudan could trigger the world’s largest hunger crisis, unless fighting stops, The World Food Programme (WFP) has…
Bureau Veritas Kenya assumes operation and management of Yana Oil Limited Laboratory Facility in Kenya
Bureau Veritas (www.group.BureauVeritas.com/), a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, is pleased to announce its agreement to…
Nigeria impounds food trucks on transit to neighbouring countries
Nigeria has seized 21 trucks with food bound for Chad, Central African Republic and Cameroon amid a scarcity of staple…
South Africa: Minister Ziz Kodwa meets with Springbok management and players at first alignment camp
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa met with the management and players of the South African…
South Sudan activist charged in US over illegal arms
A US district court has charged a prominent South Sudanese activist, Peter Biar Ajak, with conspiring to purchase and illegally…
Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Livestock and Animal Health: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forge a Path Forward
African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has maintained a valuable partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) over…
Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Anroux Marais on Cape Town Cycle Tour boost to Western Cape
This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become…
Morocco: The 161st Ordinary session of the Arab League’s Council at Foreign Ministers Level: Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita holds talks with Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks, on March, 06, 2024 with…