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Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Jan 22, 2026

Vanderbijlpark Accident an Unfortunate Criminality That Should Be Severely Punished, Committee on Education Chair

The committee sent its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the parents, families who have lost children in the accident

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has expressed shock at the unfortunate criminality as shown in the dash-cam video of the fatal accident that resulted in the passing of 14 learners in Gauteng. “What is being shown on social media…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Jan 22, 2026

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Chairperson Condemns Violent Actions of Illegal Miners in Randfontein, Gauteng

The committee of the 5th Parliament conducted oversight visits to illegal mining activities and part of the areas visited included Randfontein

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Mikateko Mahlaule, condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported violent and criminal actions by illegal miners, commonly referred to as zama zamas, in Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein, on the West Rand. Reports that heavily armed illegal…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jan 22, 2026

President El-Sisi Returns to the Homeland After Attending World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

The President participated in the proceedings of the World Economic Forum, Davos 2026, and met with U.S. President Donald Trump

In the early hours of this morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to the homeland following a two-day visit to Davos, Switzerland. The President participated in the proceedings of the World Economic Forum, Davos 2026, and met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the WEF annual meeting.

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 22, 2026

Eritrea: Seminar on harmful practices in Adi-Keih sub-zone

At the seminar, Mr. Woldeab Gebrezgiabher, head of health facilities in the sub-zone, gave an extensive briefing on the rights of children and the consequences of underage marriages

A seminar focusing on harmful practices and the rights of children has been conducted for religious leaders, influential individuals, and village elders in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the offices of the Ministries of Labor and Social Welfare and Health, as well as the National…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 22, 2026

Eritrea: Water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa

The potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public and the Government between 2021 and 2025, include 258 kW of solar energy systems, 116 water distribution centers, 48 water reservoirs, as well as 90 km of water pipelines

Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the Southern Region, reported that over the past five years, 41 potable water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa have been implemented in the region. Mr. Kibrom said that the potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana | Jan 22, 2026

Chief Justice Pays Courtesy Call on Finance Minister

Ministry of Finance is examining the possibility of allowing the Judiciary to utilise 100 percent of its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to respond to urgent operational needs

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and the Executive arm of government. The Chief Justice explained that the visit was to formally express the…

Source: UN Women - Africa | Jan 22, 2026

Entrepreneurship training programme offers migrant women in South Africa a path to independence

For women choosing the entrepreneurship pathway, the programme provides intensive skills training lasting between five days and two weeks, followed by startup kits in their chosen sector

Six years ago, Mercy Awuniyi left her studies and hospital work in Ekiti State, Nigeria, with dreams of advancing her education and career in South Africa. What she found instead was a reality faced by countless migrant women across the world: the challenge of building a life in a foreign…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) | Jan 22, 2026

Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements

More than a year after conflict broke out in the Cal Miskaad mountain range of Somalia’s Puntland region, fighting continues to take a heavy toll on the lives of thousands of families. Many have been forced to flee their homes, leaving behind land and livelihoods they depend on. As communities…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Jan 22, 2026

World Health Organization (WHO) and East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) strengthen regional health cooperation through Memorandum of Understanding

Through this partnership, WHO AFRO and ECSA-HC will collaborate across a broad range of strategic areas, including primary health care strengthening, disease prevention and control

Today World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health outcomes and resilient health systems across the East, Central and Southern African region. The MoU establishes a structured…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2026

Uganda: Finance Ministry projects increased revenue for next financial year

The minister also presented URA’s budget estimates for financial year 2026/2027 that stand at Shs877.296 billion for activities that will support increased domestic revenue and improved institutional coordination, management and reporting

Uganda’s revenue projection for the coming financial year 2026/2027 is estimated at over Shs40 trillion, according to State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi. The minister made the revelation while appearing before the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development chaired by Hon. Amos…

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