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Cape Verde breaks free from malaria

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sub-Saharan African nation, Cape Verde malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The Organization says it has not...

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) invests in leading climate tech company KOKO as part of carbon business growth

RMB (www.RMB.co.za) announced today a strategic partnership with climate technology leader KOKO, where it has acted as the lead mandated arranger and financier for...

Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare’s hotspot communities

The recent surge in cholera cases has placed immense pressure on healthcare facilities, particularly the Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital (BRIDH) in Harare. To...

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo

Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in the Republic of Congo has left more than 336 000 people in need of urgent humanitarian...

World Health Organization (WHO) Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo...

Did he have to die? Boy killed by his uncles over missing bag

A 17-year-old boy has been allegedly beaten to death by his step-uncles over a missing bag. The boy was found by his grandmother, Grace Kaguna lying...

I’m alive and healthy – Ngozi Ezeonu dismisses death rumours

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has refuted reports claiming she had passed. This comes days after the actress posted a photo of a lit candle...

Ecobank and VISA jointly host the TotalEnergies Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 trophy in Abidjan

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, in partnership with VISA, has been privileged to host...

Tech, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Unite: The Omniverse Summit Takes the Digital Economy Center Stage in Lagos, expecting 20,000 leaders

The Omniverse (https://TheOmniverse.africa/), a dynamic convergence platform and summit for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is launching with its inaugural...

African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024): In Côte d’Ivoire, cultural icons team up to end malaria

Sports and cultural legends are coming together during AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire to increase prioritization around the issue of malaria; The RBM Partnership to End...

Zimbabwe bans police officers from sports betting

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned police officers from sports betting, threatening them with arrests. Last week, two unidentified police officers went viral for...

FIFA launches digital tool offering overview of current registration bans

Platform publicly available on FIFA.com; Clubs subject to registration bans prevented from registering new players. In line with its continued efforts to promote transparency and maintain...

Zambia’s cholera outbreak: President urges people to move from towns to villages

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged people to relocate from towns to villages following the deaths of about 300 people in a cholera outbreak. Poor...

Yellow Card and Coinbase Partner to Expand Access to Digital Assets in Africa

Yellow Card (https://YellowCard.io/), the largest and only licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, and Coinbase, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, have partnered...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Tops Bloomberg’s 2023 Global Islamic Syndication Financing League Tables as Leading Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has solidified its position again on top of...

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African...

New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah

Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues end of year message reflecting on 2023: Amidst our...

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) is Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org/), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, announces the opening of applications for the ...

Gianni Infantino receives International Sports Personality award in Dubai

FIFA President (https://www.FIFA.com) named International Sports Personality for 2023 at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards; Gianni Infantino says award “fills me with such...

Liberia’s ex-chief justice sentenced for murder

Liberia's former chief justice and justice minister Gloria Maya Musu-Scott has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of her niece....

Nigerian chef to break Faila’s record as she begins cook-a-thon attempt

A Nigerian chef, Beauty Obasuyi has started an 8-day cook-a-thon in an attempt to break the world record. Many have asked her to give up...

Sporting Tourney a Magnetism to Create Awareness of Destination Lesotho

The Lesotho Volleyball Team bided to host the Zone 6 Volleyball Championship and was granted an opportunity to host the prestigious games. Events such as...

Ghana: Our Investments In Digitalisation Are Yielding Amazing Results – Dr. Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the enormous impact of digitisation on the country's development, after seven...

Ghana: Our Investments In Digitalisation Are Yielding Amazing Results – Dr. Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the enormous impact of digitisation on the country's development, after seven...

Regional workshops and communities of practice: how Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) works to boost drought management and strengthen National Drought Plans

In recent years, as concern has grown worldwide that droughts are and will continue to increase in frequency and severity, drought management has moved...

New Report sheds Light on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Tournament Transforming Football and Beyond

Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (https://ASUnified.com), a boutique strategic consultancy and knowledge hub dedicated to connecting and developing a sustainable Pan-African sports ecosystem, is delighted...

Energy Investments: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – proudly announces its official endorsement and unwavering support for...

Reviving Tigray’s Health System to Prevent Maternal Deaths

On November 22nd, 2023, for the first time in over a year after the conflict, surgeons at Adi Daero Primary Hospital started to bring...

Minister of Trade Presents Moroccan Business Delegation to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Who Assures Country is Ready for Business

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received a Moroccan business delegation on a four-day prospecting mission in the country after he invited...

British High Commission Accra hosts United Kingdom-Ghana diaspora networking mixer

The networking mixer celebrated the best of British-Ghanaian talent through culture, food, creative arts, and technology. Through the event, the British High Commission Accra...

Embracing the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Photography (By Amine Djouahra)

By Amine Djouahra, B2C BU Director, Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) From the emergence of text-based diffusion models that can bring images to life...

Uganda: Minister tables Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill

The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, has tabled the Bill to amend the 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Act,...

Unlocking Opportunities: Strategic Benefits of Partnering with The New Dawn (TND) Online News in 2024

Partnering with TNDOnline News (https://TNDOnlinenews.com.ng/) in 2024 represents a unique opportunity for several compelling reasons. First, TNDOnline News has established itself as a reputable and...

The Guardian restructures, appoints Toke Alex-Ibru as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

In continuation of the restructuring of its operations, Mr Toke Alex-Ibru has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Guardian (https://Guardian.ng). This...

Anas’ reaction to BBC documentary on TB Joshua [watch]

Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has urged the public to interpret the controversies surrounding the late T.B. Joshua from a human rights abuse perspective...

TB Joshua’s synagogue breaks silence on BBC documentary

The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday, countered the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua, Founder of SCOAN. SCOAN described...

Meet the lady who became a lucky housewife in 24 hours

About two days ago, a simple tweet was all it took for a Lagos-based lady, Deborah Olaki, also known as Mummy Zee, to gain...

The fate of Africa is in our hands especially the youth – Peter Obi

Nigeria's Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, has opined that Africa's development lies in the hands of the youth. Peter Obi in a statement via...

Women in Sudan seek relief amid world’s biggest displacement crisis

In the village of Jabait, in eastern Sudan, one can see hundreds of women waiting for aid at the office of the Women and...

Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes Director of International Affairs of Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF)

On 8 January, 2024, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs warmly received Mr. Lester Khoo, Director of International Affairs of CPF...