<![CDATA[ On Monday, 28 September, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Ethiopia transferred altogether 161 persons out of conflict-affected Tigray, acting as a neutral and independent intermediary, based on the request and approval of all authorities concerned. nn Amongst the evacuees were Ethiopian Federal Police personnel and family members, Ethiopian Airlines staff […]
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Ministry of Health (MOH), United States (U.S.) Government Launch Faith and Community Initiative in Liberia
<![CDATA[ The Government of Liberia, and the United States Government through the Ministry of Health, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), faith-based organizations and other development partners, have launched the Faith and Community Initiative (FCI) in Liberia. nn The launch opened a three-day national co-creation workshop to develop a specific approach that would strengthen […]
Benin mobilises €500 million in international financing with African Development Fund support
<![CDATA[ The Republic of Benin has secured €500 million (approximately CFAF 328 billion) in international bank financing, supported by the African Development Fund, for priority investments in education, health, water access, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and job creation for young people and women. nn This landmark transaction, completed on 18 September 2026, follows the 17th […]
Lesotho Joins Commonwealth Digital Leaders At Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) @125
<![CDATA[ Lesotho is this week participating in the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO)’s 125th Anniversary Week in London from September 28 to 30. nn n The delegation comprises representatives of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the United Kingdom and the Lesotho Communications Authority […]
bp to Advance Venezuela Gas Opportunities at Venezuela Energy Week 2027
<![CDATA[ bp will join Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) 2027 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting the company’s renewed engagement in Venezuela as the country advances a series of international partnerships across its oil and gas sector. nn Taking place in Caracas from 22–25 February 2027, VEW comes at a significant point for bp’s activities in the […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Early access to care and oxygen decisive for Ebola patients’ survival – World Health Organization (WHO)
<![CDATA[ The number of confirmed Ebola cases has passed 8,000 for the first time since the current outbreak began, according to the Congolese authorities. nn “While we are beginning to see a reduction in transmission in some areas, the number of cases remains high for this outbreak,” Dr Janet Diaz of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme […]
Africa Tech Festival 2026 puts the conversations shaping Africa’s digital economy in focus
<![CDATA[ With a little over two months to go, anticipation is building for the 29th edition of Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s longest running and most influential technology event. As the countdown continues, the programme is taking shape around some of the most pressing questions facing Africa’s digital economy, from AI and the infrastructure […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) dialogue strengthens unity and peace between feuding communities in Greater Pibor
<![CDATA[ Under the shade of a large tree beside the airstrip at the Anyuak Kingdom headquarters in Otallo, Greater Pibor, community leaders gather for a conversation about peace, unity and the future of their community. nn The tree is a familiar meeting place where residents gather to discuss issues affecting their lives, ranging from security […]
Eritrea: Programs for Empowering Youth in Gash Barka Region
Download logo The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the Gash Barka Region reported that significant efforts are being made to develop programs aimed at enhancing the vocational, political, and general knowledge of the youth. The report was presented at a concluding event for a social science training program provided to youth […]
South Africa: Statement on further engagements with the United States of America (USA)
Download logo Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has noted a tweet by Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr Rubio. Minister Lamola says, “We are a sovereign and democratic country committed to human dignity, equality, and rights, championing non-racialism and non-sexism while placing our constitution and the rule of law at […]