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Ethiopia’s Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to develop the country's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2024-2028 with...

Riding the Wave: South Africa’s Financial Digital Revolution

GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition scheduled from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, emerges as a pivotal platform for...

Sudan: Bomb kills two children and puts El Fasher hospital out of action amid fighting

Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to close after an airstrike caused the roof to collapse and killed three...

LG Electronics Middle East and Africa (MEA) leads with innovation in new Home Entertainment Line-up

LG Electronics (www.LG.com), a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With...

Golden Global Investment Bank Signs Letter of Intent for $20M Line of Finance from the Islamic Development Bank Group

Negotiations between the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-ps.org) and Golden Global Investment Bank have successfully concluded with the...

Koen proud of Bok Women’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) qualification

Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen applauded his troops for their structured approach in their final match of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup on...

African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute partner to advance evidence-based conflict prevention and resilience building in Africa

On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute...

COP Maame Tiwaa chairs Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Maame Yaa Addo-Danquah, has been elected Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth...

Man arrested for posting obscene images of his young daughter online

A Nigerian Police Command has arrested a father who uses his 4-year-old daughter for adult contents.This follows an alert from Nigerians on social media...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ‘The Blue Carbon Generation Project‘

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...

Government and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) commit to fostering industrial harmony

The government will consistently address the persistent human resource challenges that slow down the realisation of Universal Health Coverage, President William Ruto has said.The...

Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students

Gunmen have kidnapped nine university students in Kogi State, central Nigeria.Local reports say the gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology late...

RugbyPass TV To Stream Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Final for Historic Debut

The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will...

NOG Energy Week 2024: West African Countries Harnessing Gas for Industrialisation to Boost Economic Development

Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Promote Investment in African Midstream, Downstream Sectors

As Africa seeks to improve its supply of and access to refined petroleum products, a midstream and downstream-focused panel will explore investment opportunities in...

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for official visit [Photos]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will meet with wounded soldiers...

China boosts nutrition and promotes learning for thousands of school children in Burundi

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through...

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW) in Ringari Village, Makonde District and attached to Umboe Clinic. When she received training for cervical...

Kenya: Government’s Plan to Create 1 Million Jobs

The government is implementing new laws and policies that will facilitate growth in IT-enabled services in the country, President William Ruto has said.The objective,...

Man kills client to escape paying debt

Man arrested for luring and killing his client to avoid repaying some monies he deceitfully collected from him.The Kano State Police Command said it...

Thief passes out at crime scene after drinking 3 bottles of whisky

In a bizarre and somewhat comical incident, a daring burglar’s criminal escapade took an unexpected turn after he was busted at the crime scene.The...

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Kaduna State Government Conducts Comprehensive Training on New Pensioner Verification App for Kaduna State Residents Identity Management...

The UNECA in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has successfully conducted a training session for 43 staff members from the Kaduna State Residents...

Ghana: My Goal is for Ghana to have the First Block Chain-Powered Government in Africa – Dr Bawumia

With the increasing infusion of digitalization into the provision of Government services and everyday life, with plans to adopt the highest levels of data...

Ambassador of Belarus to Egypt S.Terentiev meets the Minister of Youth and Sports of Egypt

On May 9, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sergei Terentiev, met with...

Serengeti, Tanzania’s Leading Beer, Embarks on a New Chapter with a Fresh Look, Innovative Product, and Diamond Platnumz as Brand Ambassador

Serengeti (www.SerengetiBreweries.co.tz), leading beer brand in Tanzania, has unveiled its rejuvenated identity alongside a new product innovation – Serengeti Lemon. The re-launch not only...

Bawumia urges African countries to learn from Ghana’s use of digitalisation in corruption fight

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African countries to emulate Ghana’s digitalisation agenda which has been...

Kenya Sevens teams named for Challenger finale

The Kenya Sevens men and women’s squads to the final round of  HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 which will be played as standalone tournaments, for...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) addresses a wide range of Social and Health issues through their Television (TV) program “Our Africa”, soon on...

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to...

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business celebrates 30 years of accelerating trade and investment in Toronto

With messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trade Minister Mary Ng and Premier Doug Ford - among others - the Canada-Africa Chamber's (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) contribution...

Kenya Floods: Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week

Heavy rains and floods have submerged or destroyed at least 62 primary schools in Kenya, leaving more than 15,000 children with nowhere to learn when schools re-open next...

IMF forecasts growth surge for sub-Saharan Africa

The deputy director of the Africa Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Catherine Pattilo, expressed optimism about the economic prospects of sub-Saharan Africa...

Sarkodie claims seniority over Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in latest track [Listen]

In his latest track from the upcoming mixtape "The Championship," Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie makes waves as he asserts his seniority over some of...

Sarkodie announces ‘The Championship’ mixtape

Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled 'The Championship' on May 24, 2024.This highly anticipated project will mark...

NDC’s Ben Quarshie preaches peace among South Africans ahead of election 

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) Council of Elders of South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has urged calm and peace among citizens as they...

Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption

A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Hadi Sirika, has appeared in court on corruption charges, along with his daughter and son-in-law.Mr Sirika was...

Abidjan hosts the first Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions...

Pan-African Legal Group CLG Opens Office in Congo’s Oil & Gas City Pointe Noire

Pan-African legal and business advisory group CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group (https://CLGGlobal.com/) - has opened an office in the Republic of Congo, further...

African Union, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a roundtable discussion on the ongoing challenges...

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) forced to suspend essential support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work in Madani Teaching Hospital in Sudan due to harassment and obstructions; Over three months, our...

South Sudan: Strong Partnerships to Drive Oil Sector Growth

Holding interest in all exploration and production assets in South Sudan, South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) holds eight joint ventures (JVs) with...