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Ghanaians in South Africa living in fear after kidnapping of Pentecost Deacon

Some Ghanaians in South Africa say they are living in fear following the kidnapping of a Deacon at the Johannesburg branch of the Church...

Disappointment as Afronation Nigeria is officially called off

The highly anticipated Afro Nation Nigeria festival, originally scheduled to take place in Lagos in December 2023, has been officially cancelled. The announcement came...

President Ramkalawam meets Head of School of the Northern Tang Soo Do Studio and its young karatekas

President Wavel Ramkalawan received the Head of School of the Northern Tang Soo Do Studio, Mater James Faure and Chief Instructor of the Northern...

Shandong and Kenya jointly open traditional medicine center

Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kenya's Kenyatta University have signed an agreement to jointly establish the China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Center. The agreement was...

Building momentum against diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria

When his seven-year-old brother Jubrin was diagnosed with diphtheria in July 2023, Aminu Dayyabu Alharini had never heard of the disease, the latest outbreak...

Transforming Healthcare Through Community-Led Monitoring: A commitment by the Kenyan Government

Kenya's healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation through Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), and the government is fully committed to this initiative.  In his remarks during...

FIFA, Weird Genius and LTZ unveil “Glorious” remix as anthem for FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™

FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com), Weird Genius and LTZ (Lyodra, Tiara Andini and Ziva Magnolya) announce the Official Song for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™:...

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advocates for Fast-Tracked Approach to Oil Development and Deals at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTF) 2023 in Guyana

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports the development of oil and gas in Africa and remains committed to facilitating deals between African and...

French Development Agency (AFD) and Rugby Africa are joining forces for the development of women’s rugby in Africa

On the final of the Rugby World Cup France 2023, the French Development Agency (AFD) (www.AFD.Fr) and Rugby Africa, with the support of the...

Cedi to remain stable against dollar this week

The Ghana cedi is expected to remain relatively stable against the US dollar this week, following an ease in corporate demand. This follows a slight...

The Church of Pentecost deacon missing after robbery during service

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has confirmed a robbery incident that took place at the Johannesburg branch of The Church of Pentecost....

Israel’s Prime Minister rejects calls for ceasefire as ground operation intensifies; Here’s what to know

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear on Monday that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire as the country's ground operations in...

Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire

The United States (US) has rejected global calls for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, arguing it is not the "right...

Murder at elite school horrifies Australia

On Thursday, as Australia woke to the news a body had been found inside the bathroom of an elite Sydney private school, horror rippled...

Fanta® Brings Back #WhatTheFanta in South Africa

Fanta® is excited to announce the release of its newest creation in the ‘What The Fanta’ (WTF) line - a unique dessert-themed flavour that...

Verdant Capital advises Open Access Data Centres (OADC) on landmark Joint Venture Agreement with Texaf

A landmark joint venture agreement (“JVA”) between Africa’s leading data centre operator, Open Access Data Centres (“OADC”), a WIOCC Group company, and TEXAF, one...

Revna Biosciences Advances Cancer Research, Adding to Previous Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approvals

Revna Biosciences (RevnaBio) (www.RevnaBio.com), a leading precision medicine company based in Ghana, is making strides in its mission to address unmet needs in cancer...

The world’s best tourism villages in 2023

A brand-new list by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation is highlighting rural communities across the globe that are harvesting tourism for good. For...

We’re working to ensure the release of kidnapped Deacon in South Africa – Ghana High Commission

Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has assured that the Commission is working to ensure the release of the kidnapped Deacon of the Ghanaian...

Deputy Secretary Graves to Help Lead Mission to South Africa, Participating in the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves will travel to South Africa to participate in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum’s two-day...

Digital Event – New Time for Third Quarter 2023 Shipments and Revenues

Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) N.V. has announced that its Third Quarter 2023 Shipments and Revenues will be released at a new time on Tuesday, October 31,...

Seychelles and the United Kingdom to enhance new and existing collaboration

The solidifying of new and existing cooperation was amongst the points discussed by the High Commissioner-designate, H.E. Mr. Frank Glekin, with the Minister for...

First World Health Organization (WHO) tri-regional health leadership training gets underway

In a first of its kind, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa’s Pathways to Leadership for Health Transformation Programme this week...

New motorcycles to boost immunization services for health workers across all Counties in South Sudan

UNICEF and the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, handed over 80 motorcycles today to strengthen immunization systems across the...

Promoting Excellence in Healthcare: Botswana launches National Laboratory Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health, WHO, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Laboratory Strategic Plan for Botswana. The Strategic...

Kenya’s 2023/24 Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Campaign: Combating Malaria & Advancing Universal Health Coverage

The LLINs distribution campaign is a crucial part of the Ministry of Health fight against malaria and its pursuit of universal health coverage in...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) towards economic resilience: ECOWAS Small and Medium Enterprises gathering in Abuja sets new avenues and strategies for...

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), successfully organized the ECOWAS SME Partnership Conference and Exhibition....

Principal Secretary Kimtai Inaugurates Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Training Program on 60th Anniversary of Japan Kenya Collaboration

In a remarkable occasion marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Kenya collaboration in the health sector, the 5th KEMRI/JICA Country Training Programme (TCTP) was officially...

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution...

MSGBC Conference to Feature Roadshow on Mauritanian Exploration Opportunities

Mauritania is making great strides to attract foreign investment across its untapped upstream market, introducing a 15-block offshore licensing round; strengthening geological surveying and...

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee (www.FIFA.com) has banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), from all football-related activities at national...

Morocco, Portugal and Spain share their vision for the FIFA World Cup 2030

With the bidding process now officially launched by FIFA, the three FA Presidents met in person to confirm their interest to bid – the...

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said...

Revolutionizing Ride-Hailing: inDrive Conquers 20 African Cities in 2023 with Groundbreaking Zero Commission Model

In a transformative breakthrough poised to reshape the ride-hailing sector and the gig economy across Africa, inDrive (www.inDrive.com) has made a bold advancement. The...

Uganda: Committee directs Health Ministry on Computed Tomography (CT)-scan user fees

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the...

Garbage collector dies after gun goes off in garbage bag

A 40-year-old garbage collector in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi tragically lost his life after being shot by a loaded gun that...

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said. "It is time we…...

Hope Floats in Magwi Following an United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Handover of a Fully-Equipped Maternity

With South Sudan’s first post-independence elections slated for next December, there is pressing need for women to fully participate in decision-making. However, years of unceasing...

AREF-ROCHE and Genentech launch Fellowship programme

Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and Genentech have launched a fellowship program to support emerging African scientists.  The initiative aims to address...

Woman marries adopted son 31 years her junior, sparks controversy

A 53-year-old Russian woman sparked outrage in her home republic of Tatarstan by tying the knot with a 22-year-old man whom she had raised...