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The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Guinea Economic Update 2026: Translating natural resource wealth into private sector growth and jobs

The report also notes that fiscal performance remains under pressure despite progress in revenue mobilization

The third edition of the Guinea Economic Update entitled Beyond Mining: Turning Natural Resource Wealth into Private Sector Growth and Jobs highlights that Guinea's economy grew by 7.3% in 2025, driven by a strong expansion in the mining sector, including bauxite production, as well as the recovery of services and…

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |

Kenya: Nairobi Convention marks 40 years as COP12 charts future of ocean governance

Parties reinforced the Nairobi Convention as the central platform for regional ocean governance by advancing implementation of the 2025-2035 Integrated Work Programme, strengthening ecosystem monitoring, science-policy engagement, and information management systems

The Twelfth Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention concluded with 15 decisions aimed at accelerating action for the protection, management, and sustainable development of the Western Indian Ocean region.  Hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam, COP12 was held under…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana

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Ghana and India to Strengthen Cooperation for Diplomatic Training

The two Ministers discussed the strengthening of cooperation between the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of Ghana and the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) of India

Ghana and India have discussed the need to strengthen cooperation for diplomatic training for diplomats of their two countries. This was among a myriad of strategic issues discussed between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto and India’s External Affairs Minister, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during his first…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Africa: Human Rights, Justice Advocate Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay has promoted respect for human rights and sought justice for the world’s worst crimes

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on October 9, 2026, announced that Navi Pillay was the 2026 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.  Pillay has been a human rights lawyer in apartheid South Africa, served as president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a judge on the International Criminal Court, the…

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Vice President Jessica Alupo Represents East African Community (EAC), Calls for Stronger Regional Security at 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting

Vice President Alupo was speaking on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as the current Chairman of the East African Community but is also the AU Champion for Political Integration on the African continent

Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on African countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and provide more predictable funding for standby forces, saying peace is essential to sustainable development. Vice President Alupo was speaking on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as the current Chairman of the East…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Expresses Solidarity with Democratic Republic (DR) Congo and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Boat Collision

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a collision between two boats on the Congo River that resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, with others still missing. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Justice Committee Welcomes Public Protector South Africa’s (PPSA) Annual Report, Urges Stronger Whistle-Blower Protection

The committee heard that the PPSA finalised 3 170 investigations, achieved 87% compliance with case-turnaround times and reduced the number of matters subject to judicial review

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today welcomed the Public Protector South Africa’s (PPSA) achievement of 100% of its performance targets across all programmes in the 2025/26 financial year, while expressing concern about the protection of whistle-blowers. The institution secured a clean audit outcome, with no material findings…

Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
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Ministry of Health (MOH) Reaffirms Commitment to Mental Health Care on World Mental Health Day

The Ministry also called on families, schools, employers, and community leaders to support treatment, reject discrimination, and help ensure that mental health care is accessible to everyone

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mental health services, improving access to treatment, and combating stigma as Liberia joined the global community in observing World Mental Health Day 2026 under the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.” Delivering the Ministry’s official message on…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Committee Raises Concern Over Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Irregular Expenditure, Deficits and Performance Verification Weaknesses

In briefing the committee, the CGE said the Auditor General’s finding regarding irregular expenditure was a historical matter relating to a panel of attorneys that was incorrectly appointed

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities raised concerns about irregular expenditure, consecutive deficits, increased spending on consultants and weaknesses in the verification of performance information at the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The committee raised these concerns when it received a briefing from the CGE on…

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Ghana and India Historically Champions of the Global South

During the visit, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Okudzeto Ablakwa noted that, Ghana and India had historically been champions of the Global South and shared a commitment to independence, self-reliance, dignity, and strategic autonomy

Ghana and India have reaffirmed their historical credentials as champions of the Global South, dating back to the days of the founding fathers of the two independent countries, namely President Kwame Nkrumah, and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. This was emphasised during the first official visit to Ghana by India’s External…