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African Development Bank Partners with Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and…
The European Union (EU) Election Follow-up Mission calls on Kenyan authorities to expedite electoral…
The European Union deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EU EFM) to the Republic of Kenya from 2 February to 1 March 2025, to…
United Kingdom (UK) Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan
On 13 February, the UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds MP, convened Ministers and other representatives virtually from…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Participates in United Nations (UN) Meeting to Launch Humanitarian Plans…
Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to…
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Fuel Regional Investment as Southern Africa Advances Oil & Gas…
From significant oil deposits in Namibia’s Orange Basin to untapped potential in South Africa to gas frontiers onshore Zimbabwe…
Saudi Arabia Expands Energy Ties with Africa: A Look at Key Investments, Partnerships
Earlier this week, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy…
Uganda: Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval
Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This…
Science, Technology and Innovation on presentation of South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy…
On Tuesday, 18 February, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, supported by Ms. Nomalungelo…
Uganda: Minister clarifies new curriculum grading
Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge,…
Ghana: Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11
Minister for Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present his first budget to parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2024.
The budget…
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) delivers life-saving nutrition supplies to remote…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for…
Eritrea: Measles and Rubella Vaccination in Central Region
The Ministry of Health in the Central Region has reported that measles and rubella vaccination coverage in the region has exceeded…
Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals
Eritrean nationals in the Republic of South Africa, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the Netherlands have carried out…
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) alarmed at soaring hunger as more flee displacement camps…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partially resumed food assistance in parts of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic…
Mali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians
An apparent Islamist armed group attacked a civilian convoy escorted by Malian armed forces and allied militias in northeastern…
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) celebrates 25 years of International Mother…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, UNESCO, the…
Africa Press Organization (APO) Group Named Africa’s Leading PR Agency in 2025 Brands Review…
APO Group (http://www.APO-opa.com), the leading, multi-award-winning pan-African communication and media relations consultancy, is…
International Sports Press Association (AIPS) meets International Olympic Committee (IOC)…
Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) since 2021, was elected as an IOC Member in 2024,…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) advanced Cancer Care in Africa by providing 194…
Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African…
South Africa: Select Committee Engages With Stakeholders on Marine Oil Pollution Bill
The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency heard joint oral submissions from stakeholders on…
Arab Fund and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) Join Forces…
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia…
Egypt: Joint Statement on Intl. and Regional Issues Discussed during President El-Sisi’s Visit…
The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, on the occasion of the…
South Africa: Police Committee Applauds High Arrest Figures but Conviction Rates Remain a Concern
The Portfolio Committee on Police has applauded the remarkable number of arrests of suspected criminals over the festive season…
Committee on Sport Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalising Boxing In South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa, has said boxing in South Africa will not die…
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile receives courtesy visit from Chairman of the China Council…
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Thursday, 20 February 2025, received a courtesy visit by the Chairman of…
Farming communities in Burkina Faso are improving their agricultural practices with innovative…
Since 2023, the Burkina Faso Hydromet Project has supported the installation of 9,700 farmer rain gauges to help rural…
Uganda: Rules on election of commissioners amended
Parliament has amended its rules of procedure to provide for election of the four backbench commissioners dropping the current…
Morocco: 2nd Forum of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairpersons of African Parliaments Kicks Off in…
The second Forum of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairmen of African Parliaments started on Thursday at the headquarters of Morocco's…
Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list – Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its…
Giving Voice to Data: How Community Radio in Zanzibar is Using Gender-based Violence (GBV) Data to…
Every morning, after completing her household chores, Fatma Haji Silima tunes in to Tumbatu FM, her favorite community radio…