Seychelles: Handing Over Ceremony under the Adopt a District Programme
On Friday 6 October 2023, the districts of Glacis and St. Louis benefited from donations falling under the “Adopt a…
Uganda: Members of Parliament divided over proposal to build more remand homes
Legislators have expressed mixed reactions on a recommendation by the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development urging government to…
President Tinubu Celebrates Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, on 67th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu extols the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele…
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calls for greater investment in population and development issues ahead of international conference in Zimbabwe
UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director Ms. Lydia Zigomo has called for greater investment for the International Conference on…
Weather-related disasters led to 43.1 million displacements of children over six years
“A growing number of children are being forced from their homes by extreme weather events. To date, they have largely…
Comoros: New World Bank Report Identifies Reforms to Address Fiscal Challenges to Achieving Inclusive Growth
For Comoros to have a fiscal policy that achieves inclusive growth, while being sustainable, the country must improve public financial…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility and Conducts Discussions of the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Ghana
IMF staff and the Ghanaian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to conclude the first review…
Mauritania: Despite progress, women and girls’ lives still being sacrificed, say United Nations experts
Mauritania has made significant efforts to empower women and girls by increasing the electoral gender quota and legislation prohibiting harmful…
Investment in Aquaculture will Boost Nyanza Economy – President Ruto
The Government is escalating investments in aquaculture in the Nyanza Region to stimulate the economy. President William Ruto Friday began…
Nigeria: Keep up the Good Work, Permanent Secretary State House Tells Staff, Assures of Quality Leadership, Support
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, Thursday in Abuja emphasized that it had become imperative that civil servants…
Dr Bawumia is a Fine, Fine Gentleman – Ag Head of Sunyani Traditional Council
The acting President of the Sunyani Traditional Council has lauded the conduct and demeanour of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in…
In Akobo, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) builds Peacebuilding capacities among Young People
In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, youth constitute over 70 per cent of the population. As the country approaches…
South Sudan: In Ibba, a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Peace Campaign encourages Women’s participation in Peacebuilding
Laughter, dances, and music resonated in Western Equatoria’s Ibba county, as comedians, traditional and modern dancers took the stage during…
Japan helps violence-affected people in Northern Mozambique
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today welcomed a contribution of US$ 1.5 million (JP¥ 200 million) from…
Eritrea: World Cerebral Palsy Day observed in Central Region
World Cerebral Day, 6 October was observed in Asmara at the regional level under the theme “Lets Ensure the Development…
African Development Bank head Adesina receives Gambia’s highest national honour
The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has conferred his country’s highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the…
Natural resource-backed loans are a disaster for Africa, warn International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the African Development Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) urging countries in…
Mauritius Telecom unveils a new groundbreaking partnership with MultiChoice to bring DStv Stream to Mauritius
Mauritius Telecom, the number one telecom operator in Mauritius, and MultiChoice (https://www.MultiChoice.com/), Africa’s leading entertainment platform, are pleased to announce…
Inaugural Board Meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund Corporation holds in the Republic of Rwanda
Following the mandate by the African Union (AU) Summit of Heads of State and Government and the AfCFTA Council of…
Ethiopia: Victims Betrayed After States Failed to Continue United Nations (UN) Accountability Mechanism
By failing to extend the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) despite its warnings…