United States (U.S.) Embassy Hosts Ethiopian Women Leaders to Advance Inclusion in Political Processes

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted on March 28, 2024, an experience-sharing and networking workshop entitled, “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Political Processes.”  In honor of Women’s History Month and the 120th anniversary of U.S. – Ethiopia relations, the event engaged more than 100 women leaders from Ethiopia’s government agencies, political parties, civil society, private sector, and academia to […]

Media Statement: Committee on Transport Sends Condolences to Families Of 45 Perished Pilgrims in Limpopo on Way to Celebrate Easter

Download logo The Portfolio Committee on Transport is saddened by the bus crash which reportedly took the lives of 45 passengers. The deceased were on a church visit from Gaborone to Moria. The chairperson of the committee, Ms Mina Lesoma, said the committee sends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and fellow […]

"I Didn't Come To Just Be Called President, But to Build a Good Country," President Boakai Declares as He Commissions Another Batch of Government Officials

Download logo The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Friday, March 22, 2024, said he did not come to the presidency for the colorful trappings, the prestige, or the mere title. He stressed that he is here with the commitment and conviction to build a good country that will serve the Liberian […]

Liberia: President Boakai Eulogizes Late Representative Gwaikolo as Great Statesman, Says His Death is a Loss to the Nation

Download logo The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today, attended the funeral of the late former Representative of District #9, Nimba County, Honorable Johnson Naagon Gwaikolo, held at the Tubman Memorial United Methodist Church in Paynesville.  The Liberian Chief Executive eulogized the fallen former lawmaker as a great statesman, lamenting that […]

Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Energy Sector Stakeholders As He Promises Zero-Tolerance on Corruption

Download logo President Joseph N. Boakai recently demonstrated his unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges in Liberia's energy sector. During a Round Table Energy Sector discussion held on March 21, 2024, he reassured the partners that one of his administration's topmost priorities is the provision of affordable, reliable, and renewable energy to lift Liberians out […]

Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Botswana, Cameroon and Sierra Leone to lead discussions at Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 4th Country & Stakeholder Symposium

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org) , the leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is convening the 4th edition of its Country & Stakeholder Symposium (CSS) next Thursday. Themed “Retaining African Capital for a Sustainable Future”, this year's symposium focuses on the pivotal issue of limited availability of domestic capital which continues to impede the […]

Network International Delivers Strong 2023 Revenue growth at 15% y/y and free cashflow growth of 16% y/y

Download logo Revenue up 15% (CCY[1]) y/y to USD 490 million in 2023, supported by a 30% (CCY[1]) rise in the total value of consumer payments processed by merchant customers (TPV) across the MEA; Very strong performance in the UAE driven by growing consumer confidence and tourism; payments processed at UAE merchants from domestic consumers[5] up 24% […]

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and chef Fatmata Binta announce new project to empower women fonio producers in Ghana

Download logo A new project aimed at supporting women fonio producers in Ghana has been announced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and acclaimed chef Fatmata Binta.   The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and boosting their productivity […]

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ghana Formed Police Unit train on Child Protection

Download logo Thirty police officers from the Ghana Formed Police Unit of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a five-day training focused on protecting children’s welfare in armed conflict. Hosted in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, the training was led by the ATMIS Protection, Human Rights, and Gender (PHRG) […]

Tunisia: Authorities’ targeting of lawyers undermines access to justice

Download logo The Tunisian authorities’ growing judicial harassment and intimidation of lawyers solely for discharging their professional duties violates their rights and undermines access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human rights violations, said Amnesty International, a day ahead of the verdict in the case of lawyer Abdelaziz Essid who is being tried […]