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Basketball Africa League, FIBA Africa and Hennessy to Host “BAL IN” Experience Event ahead of 2024 Season Tipping off March 9

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), FIBA Africa and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the BAL, will host a networking...

Indonesian Embassy Facilitates Virtual Business Matching for Indonesian-Sudanese Business Actors

​​In an effort to encourage increased trade cooperation between Indonesia and Sudan, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum once again facilitated the implementation of a...

Defying tradition, championing rights: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa

''Is religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha...

Mukuru partners with Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to donate much needed aid in support of cholera outbreak efforts in Zambia

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Zambia Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the Ministry of Health, to...

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR)...

Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai Launches Distribution of 150,000 Blood Bags to Strengthen Healthcare Nationwide

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai inaugurated the nationwide distribution of 150,000 blood bags and essential supplies at the KBTTS headquarters in...

ECOWAS lacks an understanding of the shifting forces in sub-region – Prof Aning

The Director of Academic Affairs and Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Professor Kwesi Aning, has what he believes poses a...

Global Music Conference for Youth Marks a Milestone in European Union – Africa Collaboration

From September 18 to 22, 2023, Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), in collaboration with Music Crossroads Zimbabwe (the local arm of JMI), hosted the 78th...

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ethiopia underscore the need for increasing investment for survivors of female genital...

Today, the world is observing the International Day of Zero for female genital mutilation (FGM) under the theme, “Her Voice. Her Future: Investing in...

Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni received the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), she became one of the millions of adolescent girls to get vaccinated against cervical...

Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, appointed World Food Programme (WFP) Global Goodwill Ambassador

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced today the appointment of Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. Recognized for her...

Retail Tech | What to Expect in 2024

Once upon a time (literally like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a Bot that offered personalised...

Global Logistics Execs see coming Surge of African Investment

Nearly 62% of global logistics professionals say their companies are planning additional or first-time investments in Africa, according to a closely watched yearly industry...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) keeps supporting Girl Education to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female...

Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), Freiberg University of Mines and Technology Start Scholarship Program

With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2022 between HE Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of...

Internet Safety: Children show Caution when Interacting with people they don’t know Online but want Greater Protection – Preliminary Research Findings

Children routinely interact with people they don’t know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do...

Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar’s Ambassador participate in welcoming Injured people from Gaza to Receive treatment in Italian Hospitals

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State...

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Population

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Spokesman for the...

Breaking New Ground: UXLink and OKX Wallet Collaborate to Enhance WEB3 Wallet Capabilities

UXLink (https://UXLink.io), a visionary in the realm of Real Web3 Social Hub&Live Social Infrastructure, has proudly announced the introduction of innovative features for the management...

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 140 Oncology Scholarship to doctors from 28 African countries since 2012

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck...

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Champions Universal Health Coverage Advocacy at Kakamega Prayer Service

Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula joined H.E. President William Ruto for an Interdenominational Prayer Service in Kakamega County and commended the Head of State...

Akufo-Addo mourns Namibia President Hage Geingob

President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his deep condolences to the people of Namibia following the passing of their President, Hage Geingob. In his message of condolence,...

Sudan: Urgent response needed amid high death rates and malnutrition crisis in North Darfur

Emergency malnutrition thresholds reached in Zamzam camp where an estimated one child is dying every two hours; Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls for urgent, mass...

Senegal President postpones election indefinitely

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to...

Namibia’s new President sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor....

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ match schedule reveal

The match schedule will be unveiled during a special live broadcast at 15:00 ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; The event will be streamed live...

Nairobi fire: Gas blast in Kenyan capital kills three and injures nearly 300

A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300. A lorry carrying gas cylinders...

Akufo-Addo reacts to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s exit from ECOWAS

President Akufo-Addo has expressed his disappointment over the unfortunate choice made by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the Economic Community of...

Mali: humanitarian conditions worsen as over 4,000 new IDPs arrive this week in Menaka, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC)

7.1 million people; around 32% of the total population are in need of humanitarian assistance in Mali; Menaka region alone registered 4690 new IDPs in...

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hospital in Mogadishu reopens with new medical equipment after extensive renovations

The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu has been officially reopened with a special ceremony, in the presence of His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime...

Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing

Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, with an incidence rate of 65.5 per 100 000 women and a...

Ambassador Chen Xiaodong Attended the Launch Event for Absa Group’s China Office

On January 31, 2024, Ambassador Chen Xiaodong and South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana jointly attended the launch event for Absa Group’s China...

Uganda: Policy reversal on livestock vaccination in the offing

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy reversal on vaccination of...

Cultural exchanges highlighted at Chinese New Year celebration in Uganda

The fusion of Chinese and Ugandans in a Tai Chi performance here on Sunday at the Chinese New Year celebration was a sign of...

Man lives in isolation for 55 years over fear of women

A Rwandan man has allegedly lived in isolation for 55 years because of an 'extreme fear of women'.  Callixte Nzamwita, who is reportedly 71-years-old, has allegedly spent...

Business and Financial Journalist Ntokozo Khumalo to Speak at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

The field of business and financial journalism and production is essential for communicating complex economic and financial information to the public. Through various mediums,...

Court dismisses case by former ECOWAS commission employee

The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a case filed by a former employee of the ECOWAS Commission on the ground that she filed her case...

Empowering Women in Agribusiness: United Nations (UN) Women Uganda Leads Transformative Summit to Bridge Gender Disparities and Unlock Opportunities

Uganda boasts a considerable agricultural workforce, with approximately 3.9 million women contributing to the sector across 7 million agricultural households. However, a significant gender...

Nationwide Rollout of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) Mass Distribution Campaign in Sierra Leone

After a successful pilot phase of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) mass distribution pilot campaign in Bo district in November 2023, the MoH with...

DLA Piper Africa office in Nigeria appoints new Managing Partner

DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) Africa’s Nigeria office (Olajide Oyewole LLP) has announced the appointment of Mrs Bola Tinubu as its Managing Partner, effective 1 January...