Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Sierra Leone moves closer to Universal Health Coverage with high-level engagement on draft Sierra Leone Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SLAUHC) Bill

Less than 1% of Sierra Leone’s population is covered by any social health protection scheme, exposing many to catastrophic health spending and pushing households further into poverty

Sierra Leone has taken a critical step toward advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the convening of a high-level policy dialogue on the draft Sierra Leone Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SLAUHC) Bill. Organized on 6 May 2025 by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |

Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News on 75 years of informing the nation

SABC News has evolved alongside South Africa’s democracy, covering the country's most defining moments, from the struggle for liberation to the birth of a democratic state

Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as its news division marks 75 years of public service journalism. Since its inception in 1950, SABC News has played a critical role in informing, educating and empowering citizens across the country. Over the decades, SABC News has evolved alongside South Africa’s…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bana Education: Distance learning for displaced children, with support from Radio Okapi

The radio program is integrated into classes to expand access to education

When asked what she prefers at school, Francine, 12 years old, looks up with a shy smile. What she loves above all is discovering new things — especially in science. Later, she dreams of becoming a nurse. Francine lives at the Kigonze displaced persons site, on the outskirts of Bunia, in…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy Minister Mhlauli to participate in Mandela Month Mentorship Session

This mentorship session forms part of government’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and inclusive economic growth

As part of Mandela Month, the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will participate in the #67MinutesOfMentorship programme hosted by The Mentorship Boardroom, a platform committed to nurturing talent and expanding leadership networks across sectors. The Deputy Minister will mentor Ms Ntandokazi on Friday, 18 July 2025, as…

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Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

President Mahama unveils major road infrastructure boost for Western North Region under ‘Big Push’

This will be carried out under his flagship ‘Big Push Infrastructure Programme’, a $10 billion initiative aimed at significantly improving national connectivity and economic development

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to developing vital infrastructure, announcing the launch of extensive road construction and rehabilitation projects across the Western North Region. This will be carried out under his flagship ‘Big Push Infrastructure Programme’, a $10 billion initiative aimed at significantly improving national connectivity…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Communications Committee Chairperson Honours Mme Sophie Mokoena as She Retires From the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

She has devoted 31 years of exemplary service to the SABC, steadily ascending to her current role as International News Editor

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, has paid tribute to the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) International News Editor, Ms Sophie Mokoena, expressing deep gratitude for her outstanding contribution to journalism and public broadcasting over the past three decades. Widely known…

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Ghana achieves stable power supply, eyes green future after major energy reforms

The Ministry’s initiatives reflect the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a robust, sustainable, and reliable energy sector for all Ghanaians

Ghanaians are now enjoying a stable and dependable power supply, thanks to significant ongoing reforms in the energy sector, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced. Taking his turn at the Government #AccountabilitySeries, John Jinapor stated that there has been a significant turnaround from the “persistent…

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Eritrea: Commendable Progress in Students’ Summer Work Program

The program includes the construction and renovation of terraces, digging holes for tree planting, and supporting the families of martyrs and disadvantaged citizens, among other tasks

Mr. Meles Keleta, acting coordinator of the Students’ Summer Work Program at the Ministry of Education branch in the Anseba Region, reported that over 6,000 participants in students’ summer work program from 38 centers are actively and effectively carrying out the planned activities. The program includes the construction and renovation…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation inspects the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh and witnesses the delivery and maintenance of 100 prosthetic limbs for mine victims and affected people

Last week, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat signed the reciprocal letters for the feasibility study grant for the National Prosthetic System Development Project, amounting to 1.52 million Chinese yuan

In continuation of implementing the directives of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to localize the prosthetics and assistive devices industry and support mine victims in Matrouh Governorate, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, visited the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh to follow up on its…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended 2025 Liberia Investment Conference

Ambassador Yin briefed the outcomes of the recent Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

On July 16, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the 2025 Liberia Investment Conference. The event was also attended by Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, Representatives from relevant UN agencies and diplomatic missions in Liberia. At the conference, Ambassador Yin briefed the…