Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa assents to the Plant Health Bill

The Bill provides for phytosanitary measures to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of regulated pests to safeguard South African agriculture and plant natural resources

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Plant Health Bill which sets out measures to combat plant pests that are of concern to domestic agriculture and may have an impact on South Africa’s ability to export agricultural products. Among its various impacts, the Bill signed by the President repeals the…

Source: Amnesty International |

African Union: Incoming leadership must prioritize and stand up for human rights

On 15 February, African heads of state and government will conduct elections for the top leadership of the African Union Commission (AUC), the secretariat of the African Union

As African heads of state and government prepare to elect and appoint the new leadership team of the African Union (AU), including a new chairperson, during the 38th African Union Summit on 15 and 16 February, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and the AU to prioritize human…

Source: Amnesty International |

Uganda: Authorities must respect court decision and immediately free Kizza Besigye and others

Ugandan authorities must immediately respect the Supreme Court order, uphold the rule of law and stop trying civilians in military courts

Responding to news that Ugandan opposition politician and former presidential candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party, Kizza Besigye, has gone on hunger strike and his health is deteriorating, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ugandan authorities must immediately respect the…

Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) |

$1.6million Allocated to Nine National Public Health Institutes Centers of Excellence

NPHIs from Mozambique, Liberia and Burundi will be prioritized in 2025 to get ISO 9001 accreditation to improve operational efficiency through streamlined processes

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has set aside $1.6million for nine newly designated National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) across Africa as regional Centers of Excellence. “As a Center of Excellence, your NPHI will serve as a regional hub for peer-to-peer technical assistance, training, and mentorship.…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Democratic Republic of Congo: Assistance needed for people leaving and staying in Goma following weeks of violence

To ensure a minimum level of healthcare for displaced people in areas of return, MSF has set up mobile clinics on roads leading out of Goma to the east and the north

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people sheltering in camps in and around the city of Goma, in Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, have been severely impacted by extreme violence over the past three weeks, and many are now leaving the camps, according to our Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams on the ground. As departures…

Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |

How Africa’s smallest nation is cleaning up its waste and energy sectors

Like many small island states, Seychelles faces difficulties in waste management due to its limited land area and vulnerability to environmental impacts

In the azure waters of the Indian Ocean lies Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands. While being the smallest country in Africa in terms of land area, Seychelles serves as a strong voice for small island states through its environmental stewardship and sustainable development initiatives.   Seychelles is facing numerous challenges…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Attends Donation Ceremony of Ultrasonic equipment to Liberia Ministry of Health

Dr. Cooper expressed gratitude for China's generous donation, assuring that the color ultrasound equipment would be fully utilized to benefit the Liberian people

On February 13, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the ceremony of donating color Doppler ultrasound diagnostic equipment to the Ministry of Health of Liberia. Mrs. Cooper, Chief Medical Officer, and Mr. Moore, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Health attended the ceremony. Ambassador Yin highlighted the crucial role of color Doppler…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Celebrates Lantern Festival with Students and Teachers in Liberia

The event featured various activities with distinct Chinese elements, such as lantern riddles, paper-cutting, calligraphy, and tasting yuanxiao (sweet rice dumplings)

On February 12, the Chinese Embassy in Liberia held Lantern Festival celebration. Ambassador Yin Chengwu along with students and teachers from the Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia and the China-Liberia Friendship School attended. Ambassador Yin introduced the cultural of the Lantern Festival, emphasizing that it has become a bridge for…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Democratic Republic of (DR) Congo: M23 Drives Displaced People from Goma Camps

Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Should Revoke Unlawful Displacement Order

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has unlawfully ordered tens of thousands of displaced people to leave the camps around Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the M23 took control of Goma on January 27, 2025, many displaced people have returned to their home villages or…

Source: World Health Organization - Liberia |

Ministry of Health and partners bid farewell to outgoing World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Dr. Peter Clement after 20 years of service in Liberia

Dr. Clement championed Liberia's health sector, securing vital resources and partnerships and raising Liberia's global health profile, as recognized by the Minister of Health during the farewell ceremony

In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Health and attended by government officials, health workers, and partners, Minister Louise M. Kpoto extended her farewell to WHO Representative, Dr Peter Clement as he concludes his assignment in Liberia. Dr. Clement arrived in Liberia in 2002 and served as WHO…