Kerry (https://www.Kerry.com/), a world-leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions, has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to support local food and beverage manufacturers. The facility expands Kerry’s capacity in East Africa and is its first manufacturing facility in Tanzania. Kerry’s Global CEO Edmond Scanlon showed his commitment to Africa […]
The thirty-fourth meeting of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) opens in Abuja, Nigeria
The Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), H.E Madame Damtien L. TCHINTCHIBIDJA reiterated the commitment of the current management of the ECOWAS Commission to the achievement of its stated 4X4 strategic objectives which are (i) Strengthened regional peace and security, (ii) Deeper regional integration, (iii) Good governance, (iv) […]
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Somalia on a 36-Month Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
Download logo Somalia has maintained strong implementation of wide-ranging reforms to help strengthen key economic and financial policy institutions, which is paving the way for Somalia to reach debt relief at the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Completion Point in December 2023; Building on this progress, the Somali authorities and IMF staff have reached a […]
Kenya: Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Addresses Senate on Improving Healthcare Access for People with Disabilities
Download logo Today, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, appeared before the Senate to highlight efforts aimed at enhancing healthcare access and services for individuals with disabilities. In response to question no. 19, she emphasized the Ministry of Health's commitment to advocating for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by developing inclusive policies and improving healthcare […]
Pariak women rejoice as United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over maternity ward to local health care centre
Download logo The birth of a child is a precious, joyous moment. Alas, it is also one fraught with risks, particularly where conditions for delivering babies are far from ideal. Pariak used to be one of those places, but having just received a maternity ward, handed over by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes decision by Egypt to receive patients from Gaza Strip
Download logo The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes Egypt’s decision to accept 81 injured and sick people from the Gaza Strip for treatment. WHO has been working to support the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population in planning and establishing a comprehensive triage, stabilization, and medical evacuation system, by providing ongoing training for health care […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, European Union, and Germany, unite for the 5th Steering Committee meeting of the “Organized Crime: West African Response to Trafficking (OCWAR-T) project’’
Download logo The 5th Steering Committee meeting (SCM) for the OCWAR-T project, which is an ECOWAS project aims to combat organized crime and human trafficking in West Africa, was co-organized by the ECOWAS Commission, the European Union and Germany, on October 31, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting involved both physical and virtual participants. The […]
Stellantis Reports 7% Growth in Q3 2023 Net Revenues, Driven by Continued Strength in Shipments Year-Over-Year
Download logo Net revenues of €45.1 billion, up 7% compared to Q3 2022, mainly reflecting improved volume and consistent pricing, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts; Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,427 thousand units, up 11% versus Q3 2022, with Enlarged Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America and South America reporting year-over-year improvements; Total new vehicle […]
Nairobi: Senior military officers from over 60 countries meet to discuss laws of war
Download logo The Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) is co-hosted by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and will run until November 4th. The workshop was officially opened by Kenya's Cabinet Secretary in charge of Defence, Hon Aden Duale who was joined by Lt-Gen J M Mwangi, Vice Chief, KDF, Martin Schuepp, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector
Download logo President Ramaphosa appoints Advocate Gcaleka as Public Protector President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 193(4) of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and on the recommendation of the National Assembly, appointed Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa for a non-renewable term of seven […]