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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: From forced marriage abolishment to child protection – customary law reform brings hope

The updated Naath law has placed a cap on dowry, recognized child rights and abolished forced marriages

‘Let children be children.’ This is the one of the messages that resonated most with participants during the many meetings preceding and informing the reform of customary law, also known as Naath law. Today, they are. At least by law. Updating this customary law was not easy. And it hadn’t…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: United Nations (UN) supported training aims to boost electoral readiness

The workshop was organized by the State High Election Committee (SHEC) with support from the UN Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT)

In Yambio, a message from a disability rights advocate captured the spirit of a new push to ensure every South Sudanese voice is heard in the country’s first elections, currently scheduled for December 2026. “As persons with disabilities, we must be included in planning for elections. It is our constitutional…

Amnesty International
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Eswatini: Arrival of four more men under United States (US) unlawful removal deal

Three men previously deported from the United States to Eswatini have filed a complaint before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, alleging that their prolonged detention is unlawful

Four more men removed by the United States arrived in Eswatini on 11 March and are being detained in the Matsapha Correctional Complex, a maximum-security prison located some 2 kms from the country’s international airport.  According to information received by Amnesty International, the men – two Somali nationals, one Tanzanian national and one Sudanese national – arrived at around 11PM on a flight originating from Phoenix, Arizona.  “This latest unlawful transfer…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) Divided Over Proposal to Increase Artistes’ Earnings

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, who moved the Bill for its second reading, said that the proposal responds to demands by the creative industry for more protection of their literary, scientific and artistic intellectual works

The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has drawn mixed reactions among legislators, particularly over a proposal to grant additional pay to producers and performers when their sound recordings or audio-visual works are commercially used in broadcasting and public performances. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao,…

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Guinea-Conakry Energy Minister to Bring Frontier Oil & Power Opportunities to Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026

Aboubacar Camara, Minister of Health, Sanitation, Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons of Guinea-Conakry, will deliver a keynote at next month’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

As exploration momentum builds across West Africa’s (Mauritania-Senegal-Gambia-Bissau-Conakry) MSGBC basin, Guinea-Conakry is seeking to position itself as the region’s next frontier for oil and gas development while accelerating investment in large-scale power infrastructure. At the upcoming Invest in African Energy Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, Aboubacar Camara, Minister of…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Uganda Endorses National Feed and Fodder Data Dashboard for April Go Live

The Minister fully endorsed the national feed and fodder dashboard and expressed strong interest in its rapid deployment as a core decision-support tool for the sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in collaboration with AU‑IBAR’s Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project, has taken a major step towards operationalizing Uganda’s Feed and Fodder Data Ecosystem. This follows a high-level technical workshop and ministerial briefing held in Kampala from 9–11 March 2026,…

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CORRECTION: Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania sign cooperation framework to advance private sector development and strategic investment

An important part of the MoU is ICD's continued engagement, on a strictly non-binding and best-effort basis, to arrange a Shariah-compliant syndicated or club financing facility for a proposed mining project of strategic importance

Three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen ICD's cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. ICD to support Shariah-compliant financing mobilization for a proposed mining project of strategic importance. Cooperation to support sovereign credit rating readiness, PPP ecosystem development, and SME financing. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the…

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Missed the webinar? Watch “Creating the mine of the future” on demand

Mining professionals who were unable to attend the live session on 5 March at 14:00 SAST can now watch the full webinar on demand and gain valuable insights into how technology is shaping the future of mining in Africa

Technology in African mining is evolving rapidly, with innovations such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital twins reshaping how mines operate. These technologies are driving improvements in exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG performance and extending the life of mining operations. Those who missed Mining Review Africa’s recent webinar,…

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BROXO Introduces Brand Update Across Water Treatment Markets

BROXO, one of Europe’s leading brands in high-quality water treatment salt, announces a comprehensive brand refresh, reaffirming its position as a trusted partner in water softening applications for nearly a century

BROXO (www.BROXOSalt.com/) is part of Hengelo Salt Specialties and Mariager Salt Specialties, companies incorporated under Groupe Salins, headquartered in Clichy, France. With over 100 years of expertise, BROXO has built a strong reputation for delivering premium vacuum salt used in professional water treatment systems across Europe. BROXO salt is produced from…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Young students debate South Sudan’s political future on International Women’s Day

The discussion, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) brought together young women from six secondary schools to discuss governance, leadership and the future of democracy in the country

As the world marked International Women’s Day, female debaters in Bor stepped onto the stage to discuss some of the most pressing political questions facing South Sudan: Can women lead better than men? Is federalism better than centralism? And is the country ready for elections? The discussion, supported by the…