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‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods

Every day for the past 10 years, Trymore Wadyachitsve has regretted living in Chingwizi, a community 500km (310 miles) south of Harare, the Zimbabwean...

Club spending on international transfer fees reaches all-time record in 2023

USD 9.63 billion spent on international transfer fees, an increase of 48.1% compared to 2022, according to Global Transfer Report; 2023 also saw a new...

Afreximbank acts as Joint Global Coordinator on Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa’s (BADEA’s) Inaugural EUR 500M Social Bond

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), is pleased to announce that it has successfully acted as Joint Global Coordinator on the inaugural EUR 500M...

Kenya: Inauguration of Transition Committee for Social Health Authority Marks Key Step Towards Healthcare Reform

Today, on January 30, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula officially inaugurated the Transition Committee for the Social Health Authority. This committee,...

United States Invests in Clean Water, Sanitation in Northern Mozambique

The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces that Mozambique was named a high priority country for the Global...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an Implementation Agreement for a Line...

Uganda’s Tonny Drileba Awarded 2023 Basketball Africa League Ubuntu Trophy presented by New Fortress Energy

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) – a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s...

President William Ruto to Officiate The 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH)...

Boosting Access to Finance in Libya: Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Approves a New Legal Framework for Libyan Credit Information Centre

New opportunities have opened for SMEs in Libya to secure financial support as the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) grants approval to the Libyan...

BUTEC Group concludes an external growth operation in Morocco, reinforcing its African footprint in the energy and environment sectors

BUTEC Group (https://www.BUTEC.com/), a regional leader in the environment, energy and industrial construction sectors in the Middle East and North Africa, has completed the takeover...

Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 (www.WorldRugby.org) in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing its record-breaking legacy. RWC France 2023 achieved 1.33...

Sudanese Entrepreneurs Eager to Enhance Trade with Indonesia

The Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Sunarko, along with the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, attended a dynamic meeting on Friday (26/1) with...

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are endemic, posing a huge health threat. More than 12 million people are at...

Kenya: Quality of Care for Assessment for Universal Health Coverage

The Ministry of Health in association with County Governments and Development Partners will carry out a comprehensive Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA).  The assessment targeting...

MSF responds to deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan

In response to a deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a mass vaccination campaign in...

World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for solidarity to paint a healthier and safer future

To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and partner and staff appreciation...

Every Breath Counts: increasing access to medical oxygen in Somalia

A project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhoea in Somalia has been formally launched by King...

Exness takes its brand to the next level as it marks 15 years of unprecedented growth

Exness (https://apo-opa.co/4buoieH), the world’s largest retail market-maker, has unveiled a significant rebranding initiative, reflecting and reinforcing its position as the market leader. Through a revamped...

African nations must break free from influence of former colonial masters – Colonel Aboagye

The former Chief Executive Officer of the African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA), Colonel Festus Aboagye, has called on African nations to break free...

Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination to curb the spread

Today, the Government of Zimbabwe launched a vaccination campaign against cholera, in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). The first cholera...

Prof. Benedict Oramah recognised with the Financial Leadership Award

African Prosperity Network (APN) awarded Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export and Import Bank (www.Afreximbank.com) (Afreximbank...

Kenya: CS Nakhumicha leads UHC spot Check at Moi County Referral Hospital

CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula, accompanied by  her counterpart from the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage, Aisha Jumwa, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime,...

Rasha Kelej & African First Ladies called for 2024 action to Build Health capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during Merck Foundation...

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and The First Ladies of Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia,...

Leading Producer Bree West to Promote Black Excellence in Media at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

Black excellence in global media is evident through the exceptional contributions of writers, producers, directors and actors who have enriched the industry through powerful...

Advancing Wellness: Dr. Obari Cartman to Speak at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/3Ol09gw) is pleased to confirm Dr. Obari Cartman, President of the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists, as a...

Africans are ‘special case’ when it comes to LGBT blessings – Pope

Pope Francis in an interview published on Monday said that Africans are a "special case" in the opposition of bishops and many other people...

African Development Bank Group and research centres to transform African agriculture and improve food security

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) committed on Thursday to strengthen their collaboration to increase...

Siemens Healthineers elevates healthcare innovation at Arab Health 2024

The medical technology company takes visitors on a voyage of discovery across the healthcare industry, shedding light on access to healthcare and patient pathways;...

Africa Mercy® heads to Madagascar after recrewing in East London

Following a recrewing effort, the hospital ship, Africa Mercy®, has now departed from the Port of East London for service within the nation of...

Is voice biometrics in banking secure enough?

Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the first port of call...

#BlackExcellence: Strategies for Capital Access in the Global Economy

The global economy is expanding, providing an opportunity for Black-owned businesses to succeed. Various mechanisms have been adopted to facilitate access to the necessary...

ECOWAS reacts to exit of three member states

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reacted to news of the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the community. Although...

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS

Three military-led West African nations have announced their immediate withdrawal from regional bloc ECOWAS, accusing the body of becoming a threat to its members. Niger, Mali...

Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Imeldah Chulu lives near Matero level 1 hospital in Lusaka District, Zambia. The hospital houses one of the six community-based cholera treatment units in...

African Development Bank, Attijariwafa Bank Europe sign €100 million risk-sharing agreement to unlock private sector potential to drive African trade

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Attijariwafa bank Europe, European subsidiary of the Attijariwafa bank group, have signed a €100 million risk-sharing agreement to...

Nigerian pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for raping church member

An Ikeja sexual offences and domestic violence court has sentenced Feyi Daniels, founder of I Reign Christian Ministry, to life imprisonment for raping a...

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Support on Cholera Outbreak in Zambia

As cholera cases surge in Southern Africa’s member states, particularly in Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Africa CDC has been following and supporting the response...

Stolen presidential red carpet recovered in Malawi

Police in Malawi have recovered a presidential carpet that had been stolen in the southern town of Mwanza, near the border with Mozambique. The carpet...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strengthens protection of Civilians in Northern South Sudan

Responding to an increasing number of cases of cattle raiding, truck ambushes and other incidents of violence in the northern region of South Sudan,...

Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) committed to promoting dignity and well-being of girl learners

With the 2024 school year in full swing, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is doing its part in ensuring the well-being...