President Ramkalawan congratulates re-elected President of the People’s Republic of China
On behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles, President Wavel Ramkalawan has extended a congratulatory message to His Excellency, Mr Xi Jinping on his re-election as President of the People’s Republic of China.
The...
Tanzania High Commission and East African Community (EAC) Group Celebrates the Women’s Day
Tanzania High Commission joins its counterpart in the East African Community Group in Nigeria to celebrate the Women’s Day, at the Fame Foundation Annual Women’s Football Tournament.
The Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports Development,...
Harnessing regional trade to grow African fine coffee markets
At an expo in Rwanda, ITC's Alliances for Action partners showed how Africa can earn more from its coffee.
“We all know that most African coffee producers live below the minimum subsistence income,” said Enselme...
Western Cape: Vaccinate your child against measles before 31 March
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness reminds parents, guardians, and caregivers that they have until 31 March 2023 to vaccinate their children against measles, as part of the national campaign. This will...
Mozambique Economic Update: Why Services Matter for Growth and Jobs
Mozambique’s economic recovery is picking up steam, with growth reaching 4.1% in 2022, despite global economic headwinds marked by rising fuel and food prices.
The medium-term economic outlook is positive, with growth expected to accelerate...
Eritrea: National School Leaving Examination
Dr. Bisrat Gebru, Director of the Testing Center, announced that the National School Leaving Examination 2023 will be conducted from 13 to 18 March across the country as well as in Riyadh and Jeddah,...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Eswatini
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Eswatini, visited Mbabane during February 27 to March 10, 2023, to conduct discussions for the 2023 Article IV Consultation with...
Zimbabwe: Police Shut Down Popular Musician’s Show
Zimbabwe police on March 4, 2023 stormed the stage and shut down the show of a popular musician known for his critical commentary, Human Rights Watch said today. Wallace Chirumiko, 40, known as “Winky...
Eritrea: Launching of Ophthalmology Specialist Training
The Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science in cooperation with Fred Hollows Foundation commences providing Ophthalmology Specialist Training.
The launching ceremony organized on 9 March at the Asmara Palace Hotel, was attended by Dr....
Online Press Conference: World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa to Elect New President
World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa will elect its new president on March 18, 2023.
Please join an online press conference with Herbert Mensah, President of the Ghana...
President Ramkalawan attends the first ‘Oath of Allegiance’ ceremony for applicants that have acquired...
The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan witnessed the swearing-in of nine persons with Swiss, Kenyan, Irish, British, Malagasy, Thai, Italian, Ghanaian, and German nationalities who met all criteria and are eligible for...
Tunisia: President’s racist speech incites a wave of violence against Black Africans
Tunisian authorities should ensure an immediate end to the wave of attacks against Black African migrants across Tunisia which started in early February and accelerated following racist and xenophobic comments made by President Kais...
Holistic training efforts to strengthen the justice chain concludes in Kuajok
“What we hope for is guidance from our political leaders when citizens engage in unconstitutional conduct and more awareness that we should always be law abiding,” stated Malou Yel, President of Warrap state’s High...
‘Don’t give up on Niger’ – Ambassador Cindy McCain, calls for increased donor support...
The combined effects of conflict, climate shocks, and high food prices continues to drive hunger up and push basic meals out of the reach of millions in Niger, demanding immediate and collective action, United...
Central African Republic Can Lift Millions Out of Poverty by Revitalizing its Agricultural Sector:...
The Central African Republic can lift millions of people out of poverty by transforming its vital agriculture sector as a key driver of economic growth, says the World Bank in its latest Economic Update...
President Ruto: We will be Decisive in Stamping out Banditry
The Government has fired a warning shot to criminals saying it will be decisive in dealing with them.
President William Ruto said the dangerously misguided idea that people can acquire illegal arms and mobilise to...
UN-Habitat, United Nations Capital Investment Fund (UNCDF), and ellaimpacta Alliance Announce Women-led Cities
UN-Habitat, UNCDF, and ellaimpacta Alliance Announce Women-led Cities, a Global Initiative to Accelerate Gender Equality and Increase Opportunities for Women Across Cities
Women-Led Cities Will Advance the Achievement of SDGs in Cities and Directly Tackle...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) concerned by conflict’s toll on hundreds of...
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is greatly alarmed as violent clashes between non-state armed groups and government forces drive hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)....
African Development Bank debars Ogon-Asu Company Limited and Mr. William Tuku Ogon for 15...
The African Development Bank Group (http://www.AfDB.org), on 9 March 2023, announces a 15-month debarment of Ogon-Asu Company Ltd. and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. William Tuku Ogon, with effect from 24 February 2023. Ogon-Asu...
Inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Summit gets underway
The two-day inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Summit got underway at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown on Thursday under the theme ‘Embrace Equity’.
The event brings together a diverse group of representatives with...
15 Women to Receive Scholarships as Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signed between First Lady’s...
The Office of the First Lady signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Service Ministry to grant 15 fully-funded scholarships to vulnerable women from three local non- governmental organisations (NGOs).
The 15 women...
Kenya’s New Nuclear Regulatory Authority Director General gets strong backing from Ministry of Health
The appointment of Mr. James Keter Chumba as the new Director General of the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) has received strong support from the Ministry of Health. Dr. Nakhumicha S. Wafula, the CS...
Benin: African Development Bank, government and stakeholders explore strategies to boost the textile sector
The African Development Bank Group's (www.AfDB.org) country office in Benin held a workshop on the challenges facing the country’s textile industry and how to build the capacity of stakeholders to develop value chains.
The workshop...
African Development Bank launches USD 2 billion 4.375% Global Benchmark due March 14, 2028
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond due March 14, 2028, its first of the year. The...
The biggest African mining event in North America showcases major successes in Canada-Africa mining...
African countries, mining projects, companies, products and services took the spotlight at the sold-out 24th Annual African Mining Breakfast&MineAfrica's 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar during PDAC 2023. Marna Cloete, President of Ivanhoe...
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Meets UK Foreign Secretary Who Signs Memorandum of...
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has met United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, The Rt. Honourable James Cleverly, on his way out after signing a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the government to improve...
National Sports Industry Policy: Sports, Finance Ministers Constitute Technical Committee on Implementation
The Sports and Youth Development Minister, Sunday Dare and the Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed have constituted the Technical Committee to work on the specifics of the incentives package approved in the National Sports Industry...
Uganda: New Anti-Gay Bill Further Threatens Rights
A bill introduced in Uganda’s Parliament criminalizing same-sex conduct and sexual and gender identity, if adopted, would violate multiple fundamental rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Among others, such a law would violate the...
Uganda: The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP) Mpuuga questions National Environmental Management...
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has questioned the decision behind the penalties against poor waste management.
He made these remarks while presenting a statement on the post recess situation...
President El-Sisi Speaks with Russian President
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the two presidents exchanged congratulations on 80 years of diplomatic relations between the two...
United States (U.S.) Government Holds Solar Panel Installation and Sustainable Design Ceremony to Reinforce...
On March 9th, Ambassador Randy Berry, U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, hosted a solar panel installation and sustainable design ceremony to highlight the strides the U.S government is taking to support Namibia’s sustainability goals to...
Zambia: ‘Green City’ Plan Should Focus on Lead Mine Remediation
The Zambian government’s statement that it intends to make Kabwe a “green city” could offer an important opportunity to address the toxic lead that has been harming residents for decades, the Alliance for a Lead-Free Kabwe,...
Lively Indonesian Culture Fest 2023 Captures the Attention of Campus Communities in Sudan
The Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko was present and at the same time gave a speech at the Cultural Opera as the highlight of the 2023 Indonesian Culture Fest (ICF) activities entitled "Unity in Diversity" which...
Uganda: Shs2.7 billion request for supervision of Lubowa Hospital works rejected
Members of Parliament on the Health Committee have rejected a supplementary request of Shs2.7 billion by the Ministry of Health to supervise the construction of the Lubowa International Specialized hospital tasking the ministry to...
Uganda: President Museveni to address Parliament
President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to address Parliament next week, Speaker Anita Among has revealed.
In her communication during the plenary sitting on Thursday, 09 March 2023, Among said that the President will address the...
South Africa: Presidency welcomes launch of the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) to support the...
The Presidency has today, Thursday 9 March 2023, welcomed the launch of the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) by Business for South Africa as a mechanism for business in South Africa to support the implementation...
Uganda: ‘Police Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) savings are accessible’
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has assured Parliament that members’ savings in the Police Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) are now accessible.
Robert Waiswa Mpakibi, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of...
Foreign policy, economic affairs, human rights: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) State Secretary...
The state secretary of the FDFA, Livia Leu, met with South Africa's deputy minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, in Pretoria today for political consultations. The focus was on foreign policy issues...
Wreckdock, an industry leader in responsible vessel recycling, announces the launch of a new...
Wreckdock (www.Wreckdock.com) recently drew attention over its bid to develop a safe and sustainable facility located in Saudi Arabia, including a fully serviced labor compound for its employees.
This is a super exciting opportunity for investors looking...
A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix Hits #1 Bestseller...
Following its release on Wednesday 8 March, NJ Ayuk’s most recent publication, A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, has debuted as the #1 bestselling book on Amazon’s U.S. store,...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) facilitates peace workshop and a football tournament...
In 2021, a sudden outbreak of violence led to massive loss of life and property, not to mention displaced tens of thousands in the greater Tambura region of Western Equatoria, South Sudan.
At the time,...
Ghana’s Minister of Energy to Showcase Opportunities for United Arab Emirates (UAE) Firms at...
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, Ghana, will participate at the Invest in...
South Africa: Health Committee chairperson calls on employers and workers to settle wage disputes...
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Kenneth Jacobs, has called upon government and the labour unions to find solutions to the wage disputes which have led to the ongoing strikes and...
United Nations (UN) gathering in Doha concludes, ushering in new era of solidarity for...
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha, Qatar ended today with member states committing to measures to deliver on the Doha Programme of Action, a ten-year plan to put...
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Africa Partnerships to be Solidified at Invest in African Energy Dubai...
The next leg of the African Energy Chamber’s (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) Invest in African Energy roadshow is drawing near, bringing with it new opportunities for UAE investors and project developers to tap into emerging energy markets in...
Japan continues its support to peacebuilding efforts In Sudan
The Government of Japan has contributed US$ 664,435 to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) in a project to advance Sudan’s peacebuilding efforts in the Two Areas (Blue Nile and...
His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar heads United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation to 159th...
His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, headed the UAE delegation to the 159th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council of Ministers held at the Arab League headquarters on Wednesday.
On the...
Speaker of House of People of Somalia Meets Qatari Ambassador
HE Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Dr. Abdullah bin Salem...
Proceedings against FIFA President closed
Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland make their final judgement. Decision in line with FIFA Ethics Committee ruling. FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President waives any claims for compensation.
FIFA welcomes the decision of the Office...
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Ambassador of Congo
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the State of Qatar Valerie Lusamba Kabeya.
During the meeting, they...