Nature is staging a comeback: United Nations (UN) recognizes seven World Restoration Flagships
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named seven initiatives from…
Global: Amnesty International calls for adoption of new treaty on cooperation in prosecuting crimes under international law
Speaking ahead of a signing ceremony in The Hague tomorrow, 14 February, of a landmark treaty on legal cooperation among…
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among Malian refugees in Mbera Camp
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has generously contributed US$5 million to the…
Yellow Card introduces USD Coin (USDC) on Stellar Network for Lightning-Fast Cross-Border Transactions
As Africa slowly inches towards widespread adoption of digital assets, it has become imperative that exchanges provide more cost-effective ways…
After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ngoma* is deaf, so she didn’t hear the group of boys as they snuck up behind her on a road…
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and the World Bank to Accelerate Access to Sustainable and Clean Energy in Africa
The World Bank has extended a facility of close to $300 million to the Eastern and Southern African Trade and…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) builds infrastructure to improve security, increase economic activity, access to humanitarian aid, and peacebuilding
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is building and rehabilitating thousands of kilometers of roads, culverts, and other…
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) conveys sympathies to United Arab Emirates (UAE) following deadly shooting at General Gordon Camp
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) condemns Saturday’s incident in which five senior military officers – four from…
United Kingdom signs landmark economic partnership with Nigeria
Kemi Badenoch to sign first-of-its-kind trade and investment partnership; Partnership will build on strong UK-Nigeria trading relationship worth £7 billion…
New Members of African Union Administrative Tribunal Sworn-In
The African Union Administrative Tribunal (AUAT) swore in three new Members to serve a four-year term in the independent body…
Sudan facing catastrophic hunger crisis
Eatizaz Yousif, Country Director, IRC, Sudan said; “Following continued violence since April of last year, Sudan now faces the most…
East African Community embarks on use of Mobile App to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
The East African Community Secretariat and Partner States have been directed to operationalise the EAC Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)…
South Africa: Government celebrates World Radio Day
Today (13 February 2024), Government joins the global community in celebrating World Radio Day under the theme, “Radio: A Century…
South Africa contributes troops to Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to support the Democratic Republic of…
Senegal: Delayed Elections Spark Violence, Repression
Senegal’s authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections,…
Central African Republic: United Nations (UN) expert to visit for human rights assessment
The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR), Yao Agbetse, will conduct…
Canon Europe approved as an affiliate member of the Global Ecolabelling Network
Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com/) has today announced it has been accepted as an affiliate member to the Global Ecolabelling Network (https://apo-opa.co/3wdFOUj)…
Todd Burns to serve as keynote speaker at the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference in Nairobi, Kenya
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased Todd Burns, CEO of Cypher Environmental, will serve as keynote speaker at…
East African Community experts adopt strategies to boost the region’s agricultural, pharmaceutical and leather sectors
East African Community (EAC) regional experts in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and leather sectors convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to review the…
Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Expands into North Africa as Banque Centrale de Tunisie Becomes Thirteenth Member
The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is proud to announce the entry of Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT)…