A lecture on the causes, consequences, and prevention of cervical cancer was conducted on February 17 for junior and secondary school students in the...
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is monitoring the electoral processes of its Member State, Senegal, to...
The Central African Armed Forces have once again demonstrated their competence and bravery in the face of their enemy.
This time, the Central African...
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDB Institute) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a three-day bespoke Islamic banking and finance capacity-building program for bankers and financial sector...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proposed that 30 per cent of Africa’s sovereign reserves held in foreign banks be invested in the continent’s...
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of communities as foundational bedrock for dealing with public health emergencies. Countries need to regularly assess their operational...
Community engagement and participation play a significant role in the health system delivery. Community actors are uniquely positioned to drive demand for health services...
A woman has been jailed for taking a three-year-old British child to Kenya for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Amina Noor, 40, from Harrow, north-east London,...
The share purchase agreement – signed February 15 – supports Gabon’s efforts to boost oil production and attract further investment to its upstream sector. ...
In a significant move to advance renewable energy deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading...
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, has announced several strategic partnerships on the sidelines of the recently concluded...
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula appeared before the Parliamentary Health Committee chaired by Dr. Robert Pukose on Thursday to address concerns about corruption...
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula is advocating for increased funding to the Ministry of Health to tackle the proliferation of substandard healthcare facilities.
Speaking...
The Transition Committee, alongside the Chairpersons of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Boards, convened the inaugural stakeholders’ consultative...
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council...
“If only we had a community free from gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, child marriage and female genital mutilation, then all girls would be able...
South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion.
Two soldiers...
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com), a leader in promoting financing of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa and FSD Africa, a pioneering...
The decision to postpone this month's elections in Senegal is against the country's constitution, the country's top court has ruled.
The Constitutional Court annulled President...
Ghana and Zambia have pledged to boost mutual cooperation, including in trade and investment following a visit to Lusaka by Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey...
The ‘Himalayan Cataract Project’ team of ophthalmologists successfully conducted a series of cataract surgeries at Berhan Aini Hospital in Asmara on 12 February. This...
South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has blasted Israel's spokesperson for accusing her government of "representing the interests of Hamas terrorist organisation".
In response,...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$2.2 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for...
Defending BAL Champion Al Ahly (Egypt) Among Seven Teams That Have Competed in the BAL (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Before, Alongside First-Time Participants from Burundi, Central African...
Protests erupted in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as demonstrators gathered near Western embassies and UN offices, expressing anger...
Nigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of then-President...
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a Jeddah-based supranational, has printed a USD 500 million Sukuk maturing in...
A Kenyan teacher is currently attempting to set the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest science lesson taught by an individual.
Rose Tata Wekesa...
The House Committee on Health has appealed to government to continue funding scientific research studies on nodding syndrome in order to ascertain its causes.
The...
FIFA+ (www.FIFA.com) will stream all UAE 2024 Dubai games; Tournament takes place from 15-25 February; Find out how you can follow the action live.
The FIFA Beach...
Plexus Africa Finance, under the leadership of Christian AGOSSA, and Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd (https://AltairLtd.co.uk) from the United Kingdom, led by Altair...
The State of Qatar's diplomatic missions and consulates abroad continued to organize various sports activities on the occasion of the country's 13th National Sport...
The Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, convened a two-day multi-sectorial workshop in Freetown from...
The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) serves as the foremost institution at the Ministry of Health responsible for leading and coordinating public health...
Consultative Competition Committee of ERCA met in Abuja to review the draft Cooperation Agreement between ECOWAS and bodies in charge of competition in the...
