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Stakeholders consultative workshop on Transition of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA)

The  Transition Committee, alongside the Chairpersons of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Boards, convened the inaugural stakeholders’ consultative...

Ghana’s Foreign Minister participates in the 44th ordinary session of the executive council of the AU

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council...

Champion of change: How a Tanzanian youth activist is rallying for gender equality in her community

“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 killed in DR Congo: What is behind the Sadc deployment?

South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion. Two soldiers...

African Guarantee Fund and FSD Africa partner to boost Green Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Financing

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...

Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

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 to boost cooperation, trade and investment

Ghana and Zambia have pledged to boost mutual cooperation, including in trade and investment following a visit to Lusaka by Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey...

‘Himalayan Cataract Project’ Conducts Eye Surgeries in Asmara

The ‘Himalayan Cataract Project’ team of ophthalmologists successfully conducted a series of cataract surgeries at Berhan Aini Hospital in Asmara on 12 February. This...

We are not representing Hamas – SA Foreign Minister

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,...

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launches United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project to mitigate the impact of livestock...

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...

Five new teams, three new countries to compete in 2024 Basketball Africa League season tipping off on March 9 in South Africa

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...

Tension rises in DR Congo; SA soldiers killed

Protests erupted in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as demonstrators gathered near Western embassies and UN offices, expressing anger...

Nigerian ex-President’s signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears

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...

Testing the tests: Scientists seek out best on-the-spot diagnostics for deadly Nipah and Lassa

Scientists who specialize in viral detection are embarking on a search for the most reliable on-the-spot tests for two viral diseases that have the...

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) returns to the Dollar market with tight five-year print

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...

Kenyan aims to set record for longest science lesson

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...

Uganda: Government urged to support extensive research on nodding syndrome

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 Beach Soccer World Cup United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2024 Dubaiâ„¢: Watch all games live on FIFA+

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...

African and Asian teams grab the headlines

No changes in the top ten; CAF and AFC nations are main movers and shakers; Angola and Qatar make biggest strides.  Although it is a case of...

Plexus Africa Finance and Altair Consultancy forge strategic partnership for housing and infrastructure projects in West Africa

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...

Qatar’s Embassies, Consulates continue to organize various National Sport Day activities

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...

Strengthening Global Health Security: Sierra Leone Prepares State Party Annual Report (SPAR) on International Health Regulations

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...

Kenya: National Public Health Institute (NPHI) takes stride towards public health advancement with website development work shop

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 ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) met in Abuja

Consultative Competition Committee of ERCA met in Abuja to review the draft Cooperation Agreement between ECOWAS and bodies in charge of competition in the...

Checkout 100 photos of #SaveGhanaFootball demo

Today, a sea of demonstrators flooded the streets of Accra, uniting under the banner of the 'Save Ghana Football Demonstration' to demand urgent reforms...

Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of Board

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today announces the appointment of Mr. Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of its...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Extends US$ 15 million Financing Support to Private Sector in Uzbekistan

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a trade financing agreement with...

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Libya thanks the Government and people of the Netherlands for their support to Protect Children on the Move in...

UNICEF Libya and the Government of the Netherlands have signed an agreement of US$ 4 million to Protect Children on the Move in Libya...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Asia Alliance Bank Sign US$ 10 Million Line of Trade Financing Agreement to Boost Private Sector and...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and Asia Alliance Bank have inked an...

Ghana: United States (U.S.) Provides $2 Million to Construct a New National Vaccine Cold Room

The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $2 million (24.8 million Ghana Cedis) to construct a...

Tunisia: The Impact Finance project

In 2023, U.S. Embassy Tunis, through its Impact Finance project: Transformed 98 business owners into angel investors who launched 5 angel investor clubs to provide...

Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism (TOAM), the International Trade Centre (ITC) platform to report trade obstacles, is launched in Eswatini

The Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism (TOAM) Eswatini provides a way to log obstacles to trade, particularly in the service sector. The online platform and mobile application...

Kenya: Household Registration for Mass Net Distribution continues as six counties prepare for rollout

Household registration for the mass net distribution program is underway in six counties across the country, signaling progress in malaria prevention efforts. Health authorities are...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives Country’s Robotics Team From Singapore Competition, Praises Their Great Participation

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the Commissioner of the National Commission for Children, Mrs. Joyce Tejan Kella, and members of...

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) make case for Shs10 billion supplementary for blood bank

Lawmakers have tasked the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to avail a supplementary request of Shs10 billion to the National Drug Authority...

Civilians suffer as ‘perfect storm’ of war, disease and displacement grips Sudan

Civilians continue to bear the brunt as the war between rival militaries in Sudan spreads into new areas, driving displacement and hunger while exposing...

President Akufo-Addo Commissions Borteyman Sports Facilities; Ghana Ready To Host Historical 13th African Games

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on Tuesday 13th February, 2024, commissioned the multipurpose Borteyman Sports complex to climax preparations...

Ecobank Celebrates the Success of the TotalEnergies Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank (Ecobank.com),...

African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change celebrates key outcomes from COP28

The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s climate and development aspirations. Addressing a high-level stakeholder post-COP28...

Pregnant woman among dozens massacred in Ethiopia

At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month in the northern town of Merawi, the country's human rights...