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Tens of millions risk starvation as funding cuts deepen crises in Democratic Republic of Congo (DR…
The United Nations agency has received only $1.57 billion of the $21.1 billion required to sustain its operations this year, with…
‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres
“All the dark clouds of a perfect storm have descended upon the people of the world’s newest country – and one of the poorest,” …
Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Liberian Minister of Finance and Development Planning Ngafuan
On March 26, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning of…
Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Liberian Defense Minister
On March 25, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Bri. Gen. Geraldine Janet George(Rtd.), Minister of National…
Liberia: Ambassador Yin Chengwu Attended Donation Ceremony to the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical…
On March 27, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the donation ceremony for the China-Liberia Paired-Hospital Cooperation Mechanism’s…
Afreximbank and Zep-Re launch the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA)
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) today launched the…
Pregnant women face miscarriage and delivery complications in Darfur, Sudan
With only a few health facilities still functioning in Darfur, Sudan, pregnant women face harrowing journeys to seek care.…
West and Central Africa: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and United…
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and for Central Africa (UNOCA) organized a workshop on…
South Africa: Committee Successfully Launches People-Centred Oversight Mechanism for International…
The Portfolio Committee on International Relations has successfully launched the people-centred oversight mechanism for…
Familiarization Visit by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale at the Ministry of Health
Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today, visited the Ministry of Health headquarters for a familiarization tour, where he held a…
Kenya Unveils Blood Automation Plan at Africa Technology Day
Kenya is set to roll out whole blood automation technology as part of efforts to modernize its blood transfusion services and…
South Africa: Committee Received Briefings on Interventions to Address the Escalating Municipal…
As part of its week-long oversight to Gauteng, the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy held a meeting that brought…
Ambassador Duncan Muhumuza Laki Elected as President of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)…
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council, despite challenges, proceeded with its agenda and elected H.E. Ambassador Duncan…
African Forum on Mining Calls for Bold Action to Transform the Continent’s Mineral Sector
The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held from March 19 to 21, 2025, at the African Union Commission’s Headquarters, concluded…
President Museveni, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy On Great Lakes Region Discuss Regional Matters
The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call…
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency’s (TİKA) Ramadan Table Brings People Together in…
Ghana, a West African nation with a population of 36 million, has a significant Muslim community and is home to many active…
African Development Bank Group approves $50 million trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to…
Ultra-wide, ultra-bright: Canon reveals new hybrid lens for bolder storytelling in video and stills
Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM (https://apo-opa.co/4j7i4nQ), an ultra-wide angle addition…
CORRECTION: Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy &…
Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and…
COBCO and Umicore Sign Strategic Supply Agreement for Precursor Cathode Active Materials for…
COBCO, the battery materials joint venture between AL MADA and CNGR Advanced Materials, has signed a strategic long-term supply…
United Nations (UN) rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued an alert on Thursday over the the rapidly escalating crisis in the…
Parliament Approves Landmark Tax and Fiscal Reforms: A Giant Step Towards Economic Transformation
In a historic and sweeping policy overhaul, Parliament yesterday approved a series of transformative tax amendment bills aimed at…
Finance Minister Engages United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner on Ghana’s Economic Outlook
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson,…
Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Collaboration Key to Achieving 500,000 BPD Target
Collaboration was identified as being a key pillar for achieving the Republic of Congo’s oil production goals during a Congo…
Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy & Investment…
Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and…
Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF): Local Expertise Emerges at the Heart of Congo’s…
As the Republic of Congo’s LNG capacity accelerates following its first export in February 2024, African industry leaders have…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Takes Center Stage with Six Prestigious Awards at the Global…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been…
Govt revises UMEME buyout to US$118 million
Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate recommitment to peace at pivotal…
Following reports tonight of the detention of First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan,…
Government seeks tax exemptions to Bujagali, local start ups
Government has proposed yet another tax exemption to Bujagali hydro power project that will see the power producer relieved of the…