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Press Release – Appointment of the New Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP)
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary General. This…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of Ireland
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Irish President Michael Higgins, commencing his official visit to the Republic of…
President Boakai Congratulates President-elect John Mahama of Ghana
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosts vibrant celebration of Arabic language…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, the Council of Arab…
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Strengthens United States (U.S.)-South Africa Ties During Groundbreaking…
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens concluded a landmark official visit to South Africa, accompanied by a delegation of 35 Atlantan…
Africa Investment Forum 2024: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa welcomes Japan as donor; showcases…
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement…
Madagascar: African Development Bank Group grants a $165 million loan to develop roads in Southern…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $165 million loan to Madagascar to…
Eastern Equatorian persons with disabilities demand equal rights and end of discrimination
The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in Eastern Equatoria have raised concerns about their rights not being adequately…
Resourceful women in “hidden place” Cithou ask for school, healthcare and justice
Cithou, a small village 30 kilometers from Kuajok, is aptly named “the hidden place.” Isolated by muddy roads caused by…
World Health Organization (WHO) Receives Certificate of Merit for Contributions to Ethiopia’s…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) in…
Ethiopia Advances Disability-Inclusive Health Services with Key Workshop in Adama
A two-day workshop on advancing disability-inclusive health services in Ethiopia concluded successfully in Adama City, marking a…
Media Statement: Committee Emphasises Broader Collaboration between Stakeholders to Deal with…
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has reiterated its call for enhanced cooperation between the Border Management Authority…
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Africa’s First Ladies announce winners of Merck Foundation Fashion…
Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their…
Hamelmalo Sub-Zone Declares Itself Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The Hamelmalo sub-zone in the Anseba Region officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The…
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Senior army officials must be investigated for possible crimes…
The former governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu province and two other senior army officers must be…
United Nations (UN) backs cholera vaccination in South Sudan
Vaccinations have begun in response to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan. Since 28 October 2024, a total of 2555 cases and 32…
Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Building Resilience After Ghana’s 2023 Floods
In 2023, Ghana faced a major disaster when the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam led to devastating floods in the…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Commends European Union (EU) and Partners for Supporting…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has expressed gratitude to the European Union (EU), the United States Ambassador,…
Africa Investment Forum: African Development Bank and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Italy’s National Promotional Institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)…
Young women lead community advocacy for human rights
As part of the UN in Libya Ra’idat programme, thirty-five young women from the south, east and west of Libya, including persons…
Circle and Binance Enter into a Strategic Partnership that will Accelerate Global USDC and Crypto…
Crypto industry giants Circle Internet Group Inc.(https://apo-opa.co/4iwKkks) and Binance (www.Binance.com) have joined forces in…
President Ramaphosa concludes meeting with Mpumalanga Provincial Executive
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a constructive meeting with the Mpumalanga provincial executive.
This was a 3rd session…
Achai Deng: Human rights are girls’ and women’s right
Achai Deng, a South Sudanese Human Rights Officer in Aweil, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) commends resumption of Tumaini talks between…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has commended parties to…
Activity Assessment Meeting
The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch of Higher Education Institutions and Sawa held a meeting to assess…
Kenya Hosts the 55th United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Programme Coordinating Board…
Kenya is hosting the 55th UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting from December 10th to 12th, 2024. This marks the first…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Goodwill Ambassador Chioma Chukwuka…
At a private screening of her latest film, held at the EbonyLife Cinema in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nollywood icon and USAID…
President El-Sisi Meets Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Norwegian Companies
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the CEOs of a number of Norwegian Companies, including “Empower New Energy” and…
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women’s…
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire (www.Ecobank.com), part of the leading pan-African financial services group, has signed a landmark…
Nigeria’s Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Phase II, Boosted with a Whopping $2.2…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) facilitated $2.2 billion in capital mobilization for its transformative Special…