African Business

International Relations (IR) and Defence Committee Chairpersons Express Concern Over Reported Remarks by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief in Iran

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Dakota Legoete, and the Chairperson of the Portfolio…

3 months ago

Egypt Fast-Tracks Mining Sector Expansion Strategy

Egypt is advancing the development of its mining sector through a strategy aimed at increasing the industry’s contribution to GDP…

3 months ago

South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top United Nations (UN) official tells Security Council

Referencing the recent quarterly report from the Secretary-General on challenges facing the world’s youngest nation, Ms. Pobee underscored that since March, previous…

3 months ago

Ghana: President Mahama travels to Japan and Singapore

President John Dramani Mahama will undertake an official two-country visit to Japan and Singapore aimed at deepening bilateral relations, expanding…

3 months ago

Joint Statement of Condolence by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the Passing of Chief Theresa Kachindamoto

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), together with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and…

3 months ago

Somalia: How Funding Gaps and Barriers Undermine Healthcare for Women and Children

When Aisha* began haemorrhaging, experiencing heavy, potentially life-threatening bleeding, just ten days after giving birth to twins at home in…

3 months ago

Thank You Message From the President and Government of Ghana

The President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government wish to express their sincere gratitude…

3 months ago

A breastfeeding space at World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda country office: Upholding every woman and baby’s right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere

Invest in breastfeeding, invest in the future! Breastfeeding isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a public health investment. Breast milk nurtures…

3 months ago

President Ramkalawan Inaugurates New Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities

President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, presided over the official opening of the Vocational Training Centre (VTC)…

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Coding against the odds: Redefining stereotypes through African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in Rwanda

From 23 July to 4 August 2025, UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), the…

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