Source: UN News |

The United Nations (UN) rights chief condemns recent killing of scores of civilians in Sudan

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has deplored deadly attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan region this week, his office said in a statement on Thursday

Since 10 July, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, has verified that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed at least 60 civilians in North Kordofan’s Bara locality, while civil society groups have reported that up to 300 were killed. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) also hit two villages in West…

Source: Amnesty International |

Angola: Authorities must respect and ensure the right to freedom of peaceful assembly

The organization has documented how members of the Rapid Intervention Police and the Service for Criminal Investigation repressed similar protests held in Luanda, on 12 July where at least two people were critically injured, and 17 others were arrested

Angolan authorities must respect and ensure the right of peaceful assembly and guarantee that nationwide protests planned for 19 and 26 July against high cost of living, are facilitated and protected, said Amnesty International. The organization has documented how members of the Rapid Intervention Police and the Service for Criminal Investigation repressed similar…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Kenya |

African Union and European Union join hands to promote and invest in Circular Economy and Sustainable Growth

The CEAP focuses on transitioning African economies to a circular model by reducing waste, promoting resource reuse, and encouraging recycling

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) officially announced the launch of the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa (2024–2034) today. Introduced by Moses Vilakati, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, and Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive…

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PalmPay Named One of the World’s Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) & Statista

The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation of thousands of companies globally, assessing growth, innovation, market penetration, and impact

 PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has been recognised in CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second year in a row that PalmPay has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and impactful financial…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Putting African products on global markets: Advancing the Made in Africa certification

The finalization of the implementation framework and agreement on next steps bring the MiA scheme closer to launch, building on and consolidating national and regional level labels in Africa

A harmonized Made in Africa certification is set to boost the global visibility and competitiveness of African products. The framework, governance, and branding of the scheme was discussed in Nairobi, with the International Trade Centre (ITC) contributing technical insights and implementation support. Despite growing opportunities for intra-Africa trade through the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets United States (US) State Department Senior Advisor for Africa

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States and discussed ways to support and enhance them

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday with HE Presidential Envoy and Senior Advisor for Africa at the US Department of State Massad Boulos, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides…

Source: United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Sudan: United Nation (UN) Human Rights Chief deplores killing of dozens of civilians in Kordofan

The High Commissioner renewed his calls on the warring parties to ensure safe, sustained and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid, including through humanitarian pauses, and to prevent and repress violations of international law

 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday deplored the killing of dozens of civilians by both parties amid ongoing hostilities in Sudan’s Kordofan region over the past week. The UN Human Rights Office has verified the killing of least 60 civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: President Mahama welcomes London Mayor

Discussions between the two leaders also delved into the deep historical and business ties connecting Accra and London

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reaffirmed Ghana’s firm commitment to international trade and investment, outlining the wide-ranging reforms actively fostering economic transformation and better governance. He was speaking during a courtesy call from the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan. The President stated that these strategic reforms, begun just…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Accountability Series: Interior Minister Announces Transformative Initiatives

The Minister stated that the Ghana Police Service plays a critical role in upholding public order and supporting the government’s economic agenda

The Ministry for the Interior has unveiled groundbreaking initiatives aimed at reforming the Prison Service and strengthening the nation’s security architecture. Speaking at the inaugural “Government Accountability Series” at the Presidency in Accra, Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced a pivotal shift for the Prison Service, transforming it…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Twelve Million Kenyans to Benefit from a New Social Protection Project Aimed at Strengthening Human Capital and Economic Inclusion

The project will scale up cash-plus programs for targeted age groups, complementing the existing cash transfers provided under the government’s flagship National Safety Net Program (NSNP)

The World Bank Board of Directors approved the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP2) which will strengthen the country’s social protection systems and scale up safety net support to twelve million citizens, including elderly, women, adolescents, children and other age specific vulnerable groups–while advancing human capital development and economic inclusion.…