South Africa: Treasury extends Eskom Municipal Debt Relief Support Programme
On 31 March 2023, National Treasury’s Intergovernmental Relations unit issued MFMA Circular No. 124 (https://bit.ly/43DcphL) as part of the Eskom…
African drug makers get funding for new vaccines
Two African vaccine manufacturers and a Belgian biotechnology company have received $40m (£32m) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…
Inaugural Africa Energy Expo set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda: Launching a new era of energy in Africa
Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, today announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo,…
African countries calling for boosting Investment in Agrifood Systems
The Africa Regional Forum on the Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiHI) to boost Agriculture Investment brought together over 100 stakeholders from across…
Libyan Investment Authority to Showcase Projects and Call for Investment at Libya Energy & Economic Summit
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), led by its Chairman and CEO Dr. Ali Mahmoud, met with the organizers of the…
South Africa: Border Management Authority announces appointment of Spokesperson
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Mmemme…
South Africa: Woman, Youth and Persons with Disabilities commemorates World Mental Health Day
DWYPD joins the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day tomorrow. October is Mental Health Awareness Month with World Mental…
Teacher’s mental health support gives pupil new reason to hope
When Cynthia Adjei* had an episode of an acute mental health condition in her junior high school in 2021, she…
At United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peace event, communities speak about challenges and the need for unity
Despite the signing of a peace deal in 2018, intercommunal violence—a legacy of past civil wars—continues to shadow people’s lives…
Japan Provides 1 million to Support United Nations Childrens Fund’s (UNICEF) Flood Relief Efforts in Libya
UNICEF Libya has received $1 million from the Government of Japan to support its flood relief efforts in eastern Libya.…
India’s rice fortification journey inspires Nigerian delegation
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated a crucial learning visit for a high-level Nigerian delegation to India. India’s…
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled
The Tunisian National Guard collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria on September…
World Health Organization (WHO) works to strengthen mental health services in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
Following the devastation wrought by Storm Daniel, hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Libya are mourning the loss of…
Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Fukazawa Yoichi and H.E. Mr. Denis Christel Sassou N’guesso, Minister of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public/Private Partnership of Republic of Congo
On October 10, Mr. FUKAZAWA Yoichi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Denis Christel SASSOU…
South Sudan: Visit by United Nations expert postponed
UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Paula Gaviria Betancur today expressed her deep disappointment at…
One third more girls set to face double blow of climate change and child marriage by 2050 – Study
The number of girls at extreme risk of facing the double blow of climate change and child marriage is set…
Seychelles – The Escalation of Violence in the State of Israel and in Palestine
The Republic of Seychelles is gravely concerned by the recent attacks carried out in Israel and condemns all indiscriminate attacks…
Cultivating Africa’s Future Energy Leaders: The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) Energy Scholarship Fund Winners
In a world where energy shapes economies and societies, empowering youth in the energy sector is crucial. The African Energy…
Young Seychellois windsurfer wins silver at Alacati Windfest PWA Youth and Junior Slalom World Cup in Turkey
President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of congratulations for Seychellois windsurfer from Praslin, Jules Kandasamy following his participation at…
Expanding and improving mental health care services in Ghana
Diana Adom*, 54, was diagnosed with schizophrenia eight years ago, a mental health condition that devastated her life before she…