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U.S. Embassy in Cameroon

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    • United States and Cameroon Announce $7 Billion in Investment and Trade Opportunities at Inaugural Economic and Commercial Dialogue
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Source: U.S. Embassy in Cameroon |

United States and Cameroon Announce $7 Billion in Investment and Trade Opportunities at Inaugural Economic and Commercial Dialogue

Together, these investment and trade opportunities represent an estimated $7 billion in U.S.-Cameroon commercial activity and demonstrate growing private-sector interest in the Cameroonian market

On August 27, officials announced approximately $7 billion USD (nearly 4 trillion CFA) in new and expanding American investment and trade opportunities at various stages of development during the inaugural U.S.-Cameroon Bilateral Economic and Commercial Dialogue. These opportunities span sectors including technology, critical minerals, infrastructure, energy, forestry, and logistics.  …

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

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    • Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, Minister of Women's Empowerment and the Family, at the International Day of Rural Women celebrations in Nguibassal, Centre Cameroon, October 17, 2022
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Cameroon Grapples with Gender-Based Violence, Increased Femicides

The government has many plans--and few results--on gender-based violence

Several women were killed, including by current or former partners in Cameroon between August 6 to 26, some in the presence of their children. These killings are the latest signs that women in Cameroon, including domestic violence victims and survivors, have little protection or access to justice. The Ministry for…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda

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    • Uganda: Committee on Govt Assurances riled by unfinished bridges in countryside
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Uganda: Committee on Govt Assurances riled by unfinished bridges in countryside

The committee, during the oversight visit from Monday, 17 to Friday, 21 August 2026, discovered that whereas Shs28 billion was allocated towards construction of Odrua, Alla and Osu bridges in Arua District, works have stalled since 2021

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation recently concluded a week-long oversight visit to assess the construction status of up to 30 bridges countrywide. During the inspection visits to the districts of Manafwa, Tororo, Madi-Okollo and Arua, the lawmakers discovered that construction works on several bridges, for example, in the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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    • As Measles Resurges Globally, Eritrea Makes Quiet Progress
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As Measles Resurges Globally, Eritrea Makes Quiet Progress

Over the years, Eritrea has maintained relatively high measles vaccination coverage and made considerable progress toward measles elimination

Measles is among the most contagious infectious diseases known to humanity. Yet despite the availability of a safe, highly effective, and inexpensive vaccine, the disease continues to threaten children in countries across the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2026 nearly 11 million people will contract the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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    • Eritrea: Call for Reinforced Participation in Eradicating Harmful Practices
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Eritrea: Call for Reinforced Participation in Eradicating Harmful Practices

The participants expressed their readiness to strengthen their participation in efforts to eradicate harmful practices and control the prevalence of malaria

Mr. Gebrehiwet Tekeste, head of healthcare services in the Teseney sub-zone, called on the public to strengthen its participation in efforts to eradicate harmful practices. Underscoring that female genital mutilation and underage marriage are still practised in some areas, Mr. Gebrehiwet said that awareness-raising activities are being conducted in 11…

Millennium Excellence Foundation

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    • His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, speaking during the African Business Investment Summit 2026, 27 August 2026 at the MGM National Harbor
    • Honorable Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry speaking during the African Business Investment Summit 2026, 27 August 2026 at the MGM National Harbor
    • Opening Ceremony Audience of the African Business Investment Summit 2026, 27 August 2026 at the MGM National Harbor
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Asantehene opens Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, DC with a $500m Investment Target in Africa

The opening ceremony, themed “The Asante Crown Meets the Diaspora,” convened more than 400 registered delegates, including senior government officials, C-suite executives, and US-based institutional investors

Asantehene presented a royal vision for Africa’s economic renaissance Day 1 proceeded under the theme - The Vision Day: Unlocking Africa’s Century, A Diaspora Mandate” Fireside chat with Boris Kodjoe on The Diaspora Return The Africa Business Investment Summit 2026 opened this morning at the MGM National Harbor, in Washington…

Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Nigeria

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    • MUHAMMAD ALI PATE, CON COORDINATING MINISTER OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
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Federal Government (FG) Activates Emergency Task Force to Respond to Diphtheria Outbreak in Katsina, Kano

The directive was issued by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, as part of the Federal Government’s continuing commitment to protect the health of Nigerian children and strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks

The Federal Government has activated an emergency task force to contain the outbreak of diphtheria among children in parts of Katsina and Kano States, with immediate measures being deployed to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps and ensure timely access to treatment. The directive was issued by the Coordinating Minister of…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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South Africa Moves to Institutionalise the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database

A two-day training in Cape Town has aligned South Africa’s national fisheries and aquaculture reporting with a continental platform designed to make African sector data visible, comparable, and decision-ready

AU-IBAR, through the European Union-funded Fisheries Governance Project Phase Two (FishGov2), convened a capacity-building training on institutionalising and operationalising the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) in Cape Town from 23 to 24 July 2026. Sixteen participants took part, including thirteen national technical officers from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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Liberia Positions Itself at United Nations (UN) Security Council, Hosts Guterres and E10 Ahead of December Presidency

Liberia's engagement is being described as consequential for both the August’s immediate decisions and for laying groundwork for December

Liberia’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown II on Monday hosted a working lunch in honor of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the 10 elected members of the Security Council. The lunch held at UN Headquarters in Manhattan, positioned Liberia at the center of United Nations diplomacy.  Liberia, coordinating both…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Eritrea: Modern Medical Equipment Installed at Adi-Keih Hospital

The beneficiaries, noting that they are receiving effective and timely healthcare services from the hospital, expressed gratitude to the Government for installing the modern medical equipment

Modern medical equipment installed at Adi-Keih Hospital is making a significant contribution to the healthcare services provided by the hospital. The observation was made by beneficiaries and health professionals. Dr. Tsegazeab Kiflezgi, Medical Director of the hospital, said that the Government is making significant investments to equip health facilities with…