Download logo Christine Joseph Ngbazande, is a mother of three, an activist and leads a women’s development organization in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria state in South Sudan. “I lost my mother very early in life and, suddenly, my childhood became quite tough,” reveals Christine. At an age when her focus should have been […]

The Minister of Communications Science and Technology, Mr Tšoinyane Rapapa on Thursday officiated the launch of Vodacom Foundation Insight Centre-a library for the blind and visually impaired person worth 2 million. Giving his remarks, Mr Rapapa commended Vodacom Foundation for bringing digital literacy to ensure that the visually impaired person does not feel left out. […]

Download logo During her two-day field visit to Bentiu, Christine Fossen, Police Commissioner of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, appealed to the people and the government of the country to promote accountability and rule of law. While in Bentiu to assess the work of her UN police officers based in the Unity State […]

Download logo Part of President Biden’s commitment to purchase 500 million vaccine doses for low- and lower-middle-income countries, these Pfizer vaccines have been proven safe and effective for children ages 13–to-18.  Today, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Amy J. Hyatt announced that the American people are donating 160,000 free doses of the safe and effective Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine […]

Download logo The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), organized seven (7) virtual national workshops within the context of the ongoing regional eTrade readiness assessment for ECOWAS from 8 – 24 February 2022. The regional eTrade readiness assessment is conducted by UNCTAD in close collaboration with the […]

Download logo Legislators have called for a progressive way of evicting persons farming in wetlands with the aim of allowing them to harvest their produce. Erute South Member of Parliament, Hon Jonathan Odur said there is  discrimination in enforcement of wetland protection adding that  evictions in some parts of the country are strict compared to […]

Download logo The ongoing accelerated Covid-19 vaccination drive received a boost following the arrival of a further 500,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine into the country. The consignment, arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday evening from Rwanda facilitated by Clinton Health Access Initiative, through the COVAX facility. Speaking while receiving the consignment, National […]

Download logo The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has underscored the Organization’s commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts in reinforcing its health system for better access to adequate and quality health services. Dr Moeti made the pledge during a visit to Africa’s most population country from 20 to 25 February […]

Download logo As Nigeria implements the U.S.-supported National HIV Clinical Mentorship Program, new evidence from Zambia has shown that clinical mentorship can rapidly accelerate HIV epidemic control in countries implementing the new sustainable approach.  The HIV Clinical mentorship program supports developing a workforce that can lead, manage, and monitor the HIV/AIDS response within its healthcare […]

Download logo Humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal that urgently seeks US$29.4 million to provide vital assistance to 542,000 people who have been hardest hit by Tropical Storm Ana for the next three months, in support of the Government-led relief efforts. Tropical Storm Ana passed through many districts in southern Malawi in […]