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Eritrea: Effort in human resources development

At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 18 and 19 December, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare reported that commendable effort has been...

46.7 million children at risk of malnutrition, displacement, poor health & learning loss in West and Central Africa due to conflict and displacement

A forecast 46.7 million children face another year of humanitarian need in West and Central Africa mainly due to ongoing conflict and insecurity, including...

Peacekeepers from Ethiopia and South Korea hand over supplies and medicines to hospitals in Bor

South Sudanese healthcare facilities are still suffering from the effects of years of conflict in the country, and the ones in Greater Jonglei are...

Police dismiss 2 officers attempting to extort Dutch tourists in viral video

The Nigeria police have dismissed two special constabularies, Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai, who were caught in a viral video trying to extort money...

National Basketball Association (NBA) Joins Celebrations in Honor of First-Ever World Basketball Day

The NBA (https://www.NBA.com) today announced its celebrations of the first-ever World Basketball Day.  Established by the United Nations on August 23 during the FIBA...

Ethiopia is putting early warnings for all into action

Ethiopia is severely affected by climate related hazards. Since 2020, the country has faced prolonged drought resulting from consecutive failed rainy seasons, generally happening...

Sierra Leone Launches National Public Health Agency to Strengthen Healthcare Infrastructure

Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in strengthening its public health infrastructure with the unveiling of the National Public Health Agency (NPHA). This...

Sub-Saharan Africa: Top 5 Service Contracts Awarded to European Companies

New offshore projects in Ivory Coast, Angola and the Republic of the Congo (ROC) have created lucrative opportunities for European service providers, who offer...

Football Association of Malawi President meets FIFA President

The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization Watch the video Today, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the FIFA...

Tanzania President, Namibia Prime Minister and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office named amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023

The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila...

Shock as human waste is found scattered at stadium after event

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the ‘Doek and Slay’ event held at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium B Arena, a distressing aftermath unfolded, leaving...

Argentina peerless, Panama buoyant

Last FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking (https://www.FIFA.com) of year largely unchanged; Argentina end 2023 on top; Panama crowned year’s biggest climbers. Only 11 men’s international matches have been played...

Tinubu approves 50% cut in fare; train transport free

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved a 50 percent cut in land transportation fares from December 21 to January 4, 2024, across the country,...

World Health Organization (WHO) expresses concern for escalating public health needs in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) raises concerns about Ethiopia's escalating public health needs. According to the Humanitarian Response Plan 2023, 17.4 million people across...

Kenya eyes relations beyond business with China

The diplomatic relationship between China and Kenya, which dates back to 1963, is poised to grow further despite criticisms from the West, a Kenyan...

MediaTek Commits to Continued Collaboration with Telecoms and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in Kenya to drive 5G adoption

MediaTek (https://www.MediaTek.com/), the world’s leading fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, reiterated its commitment to work with telecom operators...

The New Dawn Online (TNDOnline) News Publisher, Olasunkanmi Oduntan, Extends Heartfelt Gratitude to Valued Clients and Embraces the Festive Spirit

As the year draws to a close, TNDOnline News (https://TNDOnlinenews.com.ng/) publisher, Olasunkanmi Oduntan, expresses profound gratitude to its valued clients for their unwavering trust...

Tanzania: African Development Bank unveils Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://www.AfDB.org) has approved a trade finance transaction guarantee facility to Bank of Africa Tanzania...

World Health Organization (WHO) workshop addresses Health Technology Assessment challenges in African countries

In a landmark event, the World Health Organization (WHO) organized a ‘historical’ workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for selected member states in the...

African Energy Chamber Supports Nigeria’s First Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) congratulates UTM Offshore, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Delta State Government on the signing of a...

Sierra Leone takes a bold new step towards broader vaccination against malaria by receiving the first consignment of malaria vaccines

Shipment of the world’s first WHO-recommended malaria vaccine, RTS, S, procured by UNICEF with the support of Gavi, arrived in Sierra Leone on Friday....

WHO Ethiopia hosts a capacity building workshop for the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAGs) from 6 countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia’s Country Office hosted the Inter country, capacity building workshop for the National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) of...

New South-South health cooperation initiative launched linking Africa and the Caribbean

The Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HeDPAC), a new initiative to strengthen South-South health cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, was...

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank approves $25 million trade finance line of credit for Central Africa Building Society

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/en) has approved a $25 million trade finance line of credit facility to the...

Fear and panic as plane’s tyre bursts during takeoff [Photos]

In an almost catastrophic development, a RwandAir aircraft experienced a tyre burst today at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. According to Airports Company of...

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Makes Play for African Renewables

Home to 39% of global renewable energy potential, Africa’s green energy sector offers lucrative opportunities for foreign companies and developers looking to diversify their...

Launch of health transformation leaders training program in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) proudly launched the Health Transformation Leaders training program on December 18, 2023. High-level representation from national and regional levels,...

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Unveils Top 5 Startups Vying for $50K Equity Prize in 2023 MEST Africa Challenge

The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) (MeltWater.org), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top 5 Regional Winners who...

Shaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent. The...

Malawi: African Development Bank approves USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NBS Bank to support Small and Medium-size Enterprises and local...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction...

Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

History of the "Solar Grandmothers" initiative During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the Government of...

Africa gets shot in the arm as African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway

Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the...

Media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awardsâ„¢ launched

FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awardsâ„¢ 2023, which will take place at the...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Center unveiled in Tunis

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was unveiled on Friday in the Tunisian capital Tunis. A ceremony was held to mark the establishment of the center,...

An unequal world: Designing a safer, healthier place for women and girls in Argentina, Cameroon and Uganda

What would the world look like if it was designed by and for women?  For one thing, it would be safer. Cars would be equipped...

Harvard Professors to Lead 7-Week Online Course for Africa’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs

December 15 marks the exciting launch of enrollment for AfricaLive!, a ground-breaking 7-week online course meticulously designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential...

Tracking the Evolution of Black Excellence in Arts and Entertainment

The arts and entertainment industry represents one of the leading economic sectors worldwide. With a strong influence on both culture and economy, the industry...

Embrace, Engage Technology to Accelerate Ghana’s Development – Dr Bawumia to the Youth

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in the Ghanaian digital ecosystem, especially in the area...

FIFA Council confirms key details for FIFA Club World Cup 2025â„¢

First edition of FIFA’s (www.FIFA.com) new prime club competition to be played from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the United States; Ranking methodology confirmed based...

FIFA Council appoints Chile and Poland as hosts of FIFA youth competitions

Chile to host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ (www.FIFA.com) and Poland to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™; Framework for training compensation system for...