South Sudan: Ikotos residents appeal for civil-military dialogues to help build confidence and peace
“Engagements between military personnel and communities in Ikotos is a vital process that we urge the United Nations Mission in…
Uganda: Government introduces new system to combat gorilla permit fraud
The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Martin Mugarra has said that government has started the roll…
Terragon, Microsoft partnership aims to take African businesses to new heights
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, is partnering with Terragon (http://TerragonGroup.com/) to support its cloud capabilities; Terragon plans to leverage…
Establishing Sustainable Raw Material Value Chains at Critical Minerals Africa 2023
A high-level presentation on the European Union’s (EU) AfricaMaVal initiative and related efforts to establish sustainable critical raw material value…
Somalia: African Development Bank Group approves $13.3 million grant to help improve domestic revenue mobilisation and public expenditure management
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on 2 October 2023 approved a grant of $13.29…
Inclusivity and Diversity Expert Domenica Ghidei Biidu to Speak at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023
The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) is excited to announce that Domenica Ghidei Biidu, an advocate in the field…
The Beauty of Shared Arts Premieres on CCTV-1, Telling Stories of Exchange and Mutual Learning Under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Amidst the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China Media Group (CMG) and the Ministry of Culture…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology Africa (MEST Africa) Challenge Startup Pitch Competition Deadline Extended
MEST Africa (https://Meltwater.org/) has announced the extension of applications for the MEST Africa Challenge to ensure broader participation from across…
Catalyzing Sustainable Development: South Africa’s Minister Gwede Mantashe to Deliver Keynote at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
Representing Africa’s most industrialized nation, South Africa has a strategic development plan in place centered on an integrated and diversified…
President Tinubu Means Well for Nigerians, Shettima Tells Northeast Leaders
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday restated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to stabilising and developing the North East region,…
Uganda: Government committed to finance special grant for People with Disabilities (PWDs)
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has said government is committed to financing the National Special Disability Grants Programme to ensure…
Philippine Embassy in Cairo Successfully Repatriates 12 Filipino Evacuees from Port Sudan
The Philippine Embassy in Cairo assisted a group of 12 overseas Filipinos who evacuated Sudan and are now headed home…
Kenya: Empowering Midwives for Universal Health Coverage
Midwives have long been the guardians of life’s journey. The government recognizes their pivotal role in achieving Universal Health Coverage…
Vice President of The Republic of The Gambia Meets Ambassador of Qatar
HE Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia Muhammad Jallow met today with Ambassador of the State of Qatar…
Unexploded weapons haunt northern Ethiopian communities
“It’s an absolute tragedy for someone to be killed or to lose a limb due to the detonation of unexploded…
Sudan conflict creates world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis: United Nations aid official
As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, the UN’s top aid official in the country warned on Thursday that the conflict…
Kenya: Ban on Wheat and Maize Import to Safeguard Farmers
No permits will be issued to millers to import wheat or maize into the country. President William Ruto said the…
The East African Community (EAC) – European Union (EU) develop joint roadmap to foster digital transformation in East Africa
The East African Community (EAC) and the European Union (EU) have today kicked off the 1st EU-EAC Regional Conference on…
Uganda: Members of Parliament call for improved teacher welfare
Members of Parliament have called for improved teacher’s welfare as Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate the…
World Bank: the importance of groundwater on climate resilience in the Sahel
The World Bank’s Water Global Practice convened a High-Level Dialogue with sector Ministers of Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad,…