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South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink
Hunger in South Sudan’s northeast has reached a critical tipping point, with nearly 7.7 million people facing severe food…
Uganda: Strict penalties for non adherence to building standards
Government has tabled the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that will see enforcement of standards in the construction…
Uganda: Parliament makes payments through formal processes – Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has dismissed allegations that Members of Parliament received Shs100 million for supporting…
Government of Zimbabwe delivers on commitment: Compensation of former farm owners under the Global…
Government of Zimbabwe has started fulfilling its commitment to compensate Former Farm Owners (FFOs) claims under the Global…
The 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (ABU) will be held from June 18 to…
The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) will hold its 16th General Assembly from June 18 to 20, 2025 in Abidjan,…
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Responds to Attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has…
Scotland-Côte d’Ivoire: Sparking New Collaborations Through Research & Innovation Exchange
Last week, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) was proud to host the Scotland–Côte d’Ivoire:…
Africa Finance Corporation Tops US$1 Billion Revenue for First Time as Landmark Projects Unlock…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its…
Iran Foreign Minister (FM) meets Algerian intellectuals, media activists in Algiers
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who has traveled to Algeria for talks with senior officials regarding bilateral…
Tanzania: Sri Lankan New Year celebration in Dar es Salaam
The Sri Lankan community in Tanzania came together to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 06 April 2025, in Dar es Salaam.…
Senegalese companies see accessibility as good business
As Senegal aims to become a digital leader in Africa, shared growth requires inclusive approaches. Start-ups working with the NTF…
Africa faces critical shortage of oral health workers amid rising disease burden
Africa faces a chronic shortage of oral health workers due to underinvestment, leaving millions of people without adequate care…
Minister Ronald Lamola undertakes Working Visit to Senegal to bolster Diplomatic and Bilateral…
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Dakar,…
For lasting peace in Sudan, women must lead peace efforts
More than half of the 12 million people displaced by the two-year conflict in Sudan are women. In 2024, there was a staggering 288…
Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with World Health Organization…
Eight Southern African countries have embarked on a landmark effort to bolster emergency preparedness and response systems in the…
Uganda: Air quality regulations to be enforced
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) working with the Ministry of Works and Transport will soon roll out the air…
Namibia Strengthens Uranium Market with Exploration and Production (E&P) Expansion
Namibia is expanding its uranium industry through a combination of established operations and new Exploration and Production…
Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to Speak at Mining in Motion Conference
The Mining in Motion 2025 Summit is pleased to announce the participation of Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and…
South Africa Approves Renewable Energy Masterplan, Targeting Enhanced Energy Security
The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy…
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Washington with United States (U.S.) National Security…
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks on Tuesday in…
Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh marks the halfway point of this year’s…
To mark the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme, and the participant’s completion of the UK Government’s Campaigning…
Hunger hotspots in South Sudan at tipping point as food insecurity nears record levels
Vulnerable families in the northeast of South Sudan are at a critical tipping point as conflict escalates and hunger nears record…
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having…
Message of Condolence on the Passing of His Excellency (H.E.) Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the passing of H.E.…
South Sudan: Children with cholera die on three-hour walk for treatment after aid cuts shut local…
At least five children with cholera in South Sudan have died on an arduous journey to seek medical treatment, after aid cuts…
Germany Sets Sights on Africa’s Energy Future with Major Investment Pledge
Germany is eyeing expanded investments in Africa's energy sector, having pledged €4 billion for green energy projects by 2030 and…
Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources
Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western…
Critical Minerals Africa Group To Visit Kenya for High-Level Discussions on Energy Transition,…
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (www.CMAGAfrica.com/) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Veronica Bolton Smith, will be…
United States (U.S.) Legislation Seeks to Overhaul Bank of Central African States (BEAC)-Led Forex…
On March 25, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” (apo-opa.co/4i1CeP3) was…
First AI Hackathon on Islamic Finance: Strengthening the Adoption of Standards in Islamic Finance…
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the launch of its First AI…