The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is monitoring the electoral processes of its Member State, Senegal, to...
The Central African Armed Forces have once again demonstrated their competence and bravery in the face of their enemy.
This time, the Central African...
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDB Institute) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a three-day bespoke Islamic banking and finance capacity-building program for bankers and financial sector...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proposed that 30 per cent of Africa’s sovereign reserves held in foreign banks be invested in the continent’s...
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of communities as foundational bedrock for dealing with public health emergencies. Countries need to regularly assess their operational...
Community engagement and participation play a significant role in the health system delivery. Community actors are uniquely positioned to drive demand for health services...
A woman has been jailed for taking a three-year-old British child to Kenya for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Amina Noor, 40, from Harrow, north-east London,...
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), sparking concerns about nepotism.
Oyetunde Oladimeji...
Ghana’s most influential news organization, JOY NEWS, has received support from the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) to enhance its digital infrastructure....
Prince Harry is opening up about his American life. The royal expat says in a new interview that he has "considered" pursuing United States citizenship,...
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has made history by taking over as the first black head of the Berlin International Film Festival jury.
The annual film...
The share purchase agreement – signed February 15 – supports Gabon’s efforts to boost oil production and attract further investment to its upstream sector. ...
An ex-FBI informant has been charged with making false statements about an alleged bribery scheme involving a Ukrainian company, President Joe Biden and his...
In a significant move to advance renewable energy deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading...
Russia's most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in prison inside the Arctic Circle, Russian news agencies report, quoting...
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, has announced several strategic partnerships on the sidelines of the recently concluded...
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula appeared before the Parliamentary Health Committee chaired by Dr. Robert Pukose on Thursday to address concerns about corruption...
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula is advocating for increased funding to the Ministry of Health to tackle the proliferation of substandard healthcare facilities.
Speaking...
The Transition Committee, alongside the Chairpersons of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Boards, convened the inaugural stakeholders’ consultative...
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council...
“If only we had a community free from gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, child marriage and female genital mutilation, then all girls would be able...
South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion.
Two soldiers...
Seychelles' main opposition leader Patrick Herminie is no longer facing witchcraft charges after prosecutors dropped the case against him.
He had always denied the...
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com), a leader in promoting financing of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa and FSD Africa, a pioneering...
The decision to postpone this month's elections in Senegal is against the country's constitution, the country's top court has ruled.
The Constitutional Court annulled President...
Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage.
Same-sex couples will now also be legally allowed to adopt children after Thursday's...
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president is set to start next month, with Donald Trump defending himself against allegations of conducting...
A Delta Airlines flight scheduled to fly from Amsterdam to Detroit turned around mid trip after maggots were discovered aboard the aircraft.
An airline...
Ghana and Zambia have pledged to boost mutual cooperation, including in trade and investment following a visit to Lusaka by Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey...
The ‘Himalayan Cataract Project’ team of ophthalmologists successfully conducted a series of cataract surgeries at Berhan Aini Hospital in Asmara on 12 February. This...
South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has blasted Israel's spokesperson for accusing her government of "representing the interests of Hamas terrorist organisation".
In response,...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$2.2 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for...
Defending BAL Champion Al Ahly (Egypt) Among Seven Teams That Have Competed in the BAL (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Before, Alongside First-Time Participants from Burundi, Central African...
Protests erupted in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as demonstrators gathered near Western embassies and UN offices, expressing anger...
Nigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of then-President...
