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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...

Actress slams Emeka Ike over accusation against his ex-wife

Veteran actress, Shan George, has taken a swipe at her colleague, Emeka Ike, over the recent interview he granted regarding what he faced while...

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...

WHO warns of new covid-19 variant

A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of "its...

Trump’s legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold

One of the court challenges to Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president in 2024 has finally struck gold. The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to...

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,...

Ghana-China relations: KNUST gets Confucius Institute

Hubei University of Automotive Technology and the Chinese International Education Fund have inaugurated a Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and...

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...

Students sue after exams end 90 seconds early

A group of South Korean students are suing the government because their college admission examination ended 90 seconds earlier than scheduled. They are asking...

French court jails Rwandan ex-doctor for 24 years over genocide

A former Rwandan doctor has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide. Sosthene Munyemana was on...

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...

More woes for Donald Trump as court declares him ineligible to run for presidency

Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled former United States President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for the White House because of his role in...

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...

Musician and his band kidnapped while returning from event

Omoba De Jumbo Beats, a popular Juju artiste has been abducted alongside his band members. They were attacked and abducted while returning from an event...

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...

Catholic Bishop clarifies Pope Francis’ directive to bless same-sex marriages

The Bishop of the Konongo-Mampong Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has addressed critics who have criticised Pope Francis following reports they can now...

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,...

Dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction for £900,000

A black, ballerina-length velvet evening dress worn by Princess of Wales, Diana in 1985 has been sold at auction for 11 times its estimated...

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...

Earthquake kills at least 95 in northwest China

At least 95 people died and another 220 have been injured following an earthquake in north-west China on Monday, state media report. The quake struck...

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...

Pope Francis authorizes priests to bless same-sex couples

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples in a significant advance for LGBT people...

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,...