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FIAT triumphs at the 10th Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) European Creativity Festival, “No Grey” project wins the prestigious 2023 ADCE Grand Prix

FIAT (https://www.FIAT.com/​) awarded at the 2023 edition of the ADCE Awards, the most prestigious prize of the European creative community, promoted by the Art...

#BlackExcellence: Breaking Barriers to Female Leadership

Black women continue to break barriers across diverse industries, paving the way for future leaders with their resilience, intelligence and determination. The upcoming Global...

Nigerian terror threat student to be deported from UK after 40-month jail sentence

A Nigerian masters student who made terrorist threats against Dundee University has been jailed for 40 months. Somtochukwu Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted Isis to...

Congo-Brazzavile Affirms Commitment to Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

The Republic of Congo reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the strategic policy defined by the Secretary-General of OPEC and OPEC+. We strongly support the...

Nigerian independent Oranto Petroleum extends its Ugandan exploration licenses

Oranto Petroleum (http://Atlas-Oranto.com), a Nigerian independent energy company founded by Prince Arthur Eze has, on 22 December 2023, been granted a two-year exploration license...

Small African agribusinesses use tech to up their game

Agritech solutions and digital marketing can help empower agricultural startups. As literacy increases in rural areas and infrastructure improves, young farmers and agri-processors working...

Unlocking Finance for Women in Zambia

Women-led businesses in Zambia will find advice on financing in this new International Trade Centre guide. Greater collaboration between business owners and funders can improve...

In Senegal, cashew brands upgrade their packaging

ITC is supporting small cashew processors and brands in Senegal to reach new markets and grow their operations. They organized a training on packaging...

United Nations Women programming supports refugees worldwide

UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into...

Kenya: Quality of the Care Assessment to Bridge Gaps in Healthcare Delivery

The Ministry of Health has unveiled the Health Facility Census Report 2023, spotlighting disparities between resource inputs (infrastructure, equipment, funds) and desired quality outcomes...

Dengue spike fuels concerns of public health threat in previously untouched countries: World Health Organization (WHO)

The warning came as WHO reported more than five million dengue infections and 5,000 deaths from the disease worldwide this year. Briefing journalists at the UN in...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Donates Computers and Projectors to the Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation for Young People

UNICEF Sierra Leone handed over 113 laptops and 23 projectors to the Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation for young people in 39 schools...

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...