Download logo In yet another heartwarming initiative, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) provided free surgeries for adenotonsillectomy and grommets (Adenoids, Tonsils & Minor Ear Operations) from 16-20 October 2023, transforming the lives of 140 children in Zimbabwe. This compassionate endeavor supported by the World Health Organization with funding from the Government of […]
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Workshop Puts Focus on Modern, Dynamic Tourism Communications for Africa
Download logo UNWTO brought together top tourism and travel practitioners of 20 countries from across Africa to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a pillar of development. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 November) recognized the heightened relevance of tourism and […]
World Food Programme (WFP) launches new operating model to restart food distribution to millions of vulnerable Ethiopians
Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is activating its revamped approach to operations in Ethiopia, a major step which will start to reach 3.2 million people with food assistance for the first time since June 2023. WFP food aid was suspended nationwide following reports of large-scale diversions earlier this year. This is […]
Agricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia
Download logo Agricultural experts drawn from the ministries of agriculture of Eritrea and Ethiopia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) charted the pathways to make crop production and productivity in the two nations transformational. In a 4-day validation workshop held in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, the experts critically analysed the findings of […]
Sudan: Deadly spiral of violence continues as Khartoum calls for 'immediate termination' of United Nations (UN) mission
Download logo The war between rival militaries in Sudan, which has been raging for over seven months has further intensified in recent weeks, particularly in the volatile Darfur region, a senior UN official said on Thursday. His briefing came on the same day as Khartoum asked the Security Council to immediately terminate the UN mission […]
President Ramkalawan commends Ambassador Nourrice as he bids farewell
Download logo The President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, received Ambassador Joseph Nourrice for a farewell courtesy call at State House this morning. On behalf of the people of Seychelles, the President conveyed his sincere appreciation to Ambassador Nourrice for carrying out his duties to the highest standard and for his unwavering commitment by […]
Somalia: Dozens rescued from dangers of rising flood waters in conflict areas
Download logo Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in recent weeks as floods continue to ravage towns in Somalia. Dozens of people have already been rescued by the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) teams but the needs are likely to increase as more rains fall. In Beledweyne, flood waters from the Shabelle river […]
Seychelles and The Gambia Establish Diplomatic Relations
Download logo The Republic of Seychelles and The Gambia have officially established Diplomatic Relations. This was materialised at the Chancery of the Republic of Seychelles in Addis Ababa on Thursday 16th November 2023, through the signing of a Joint Communiqué between Her Excellency Jainaba Jagne, Ambassador of The Gambia, and Mr. Conrad Mederic, Ambassador of the […]
Horn of Africa: over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains as region braces for more wild weather
Download logo Devastating flash floods have killed at least 111 people, including 16 children, across the Horn of Africa in recent weeks, with more than 770,000 people displaced and rains showing no signs of slowing down, said Save the Children. Unrelenting rainfall across Kenya’s northern counties and the capital Nairobi has led to widespread flooding, […]
Communities harness the power of collective action in Mozambique
Download logo On a sunny day in Cabo Delgado, light gleams off the trees shading Muripa Intupo. Muripa tends to his goats, placing large branches of leaves in the pen for them to feast upon. As a member of a local farmers’ association, Muripa has taken the lead in caring for the group’s livestock. He […]