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Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya and the United States (U.S.) Strengthen Collaboration on Health Systems and Commodity Security

The Cabinet Secretary welcomed U.S. support in technology transfer, supply chain strengthening, and expanding market access for Kenyan-made health products

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, met with a U.S. Congressional Delegation at KEMSA to strengthen Kenya-U.S. collaboration in health systems, commodity procurement, and public health interventions.   Dr. Barasa emphasized Kenya’s focus on self-reliance in health commodity procurement and local pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce import dependency and ensure…

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

Vice President of Zambia Attends Donation Ceremony of Floods Relief Items from the Zambia Chinese Association

At the initiative of the Embassy, the Chinese communities and enterprises in Zambia donated cash and supplies worth over 1.2 million Kwacha to provide strong support for Zambia's flood relief

On March 17, Her Honour Mutale Nalumango, Vice President of Zambia, attended the donation ceremony of floods relief items from the Zambia Chinese Association held at the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU). Mr. Wang Sheng, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, Mr. Zhang Jian, Chairman of the Zambia Chinese Association, and Hon. Sheal…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Ghana Bolsters Mining Sector Growth Through Local Content Participation

Mining in Motion takes place from June 2-4 in Accra, Ghana under the theme ‘Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth’

Ghana is ramping up efforts to enhance local content participation in the mining industry, aiming to maximize the beneficiation of its mineral resources. By supporting small-scale miners, promoting local procurement and ensuring international firms hire and train local staff, Ghana is catalyzing employment creation, revenue generation for local businesses and…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Ramkalawan Presides Over Official Handover of New Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) Headquarters

A key moment of the ceremony was the symbolic handover of keys, first from Chinese Ambassador H.E. Ms. Lin Lan to the Vice President, and subsequently from the Vice President to the Chief Executive Officer of the SBC, Mr. Berard Dupres

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by Vice President Mr. Ahmad Afif, presided over the official handover ceremony of the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) headquarters at Union Vale Yesterday morning. Funded through a generous grant from the People's Republic of China, construction of the state-of-the-art facility…

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan calls for the protection of the population and respect for humanitarian efforts amid rising tensions in Upper Nile State

The insecurity has led to the relocation of 23 humanitarian workers and the closure of the cholera treatment unit in Nasir, worsening the ongoing outbreak

The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, Upper Nile State, affecting the population and disrupting humanitarian operations. Ms. Gbeho calls on all those involved in the fighting to respect and protect the population, humanitarian…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Mrs. Wendy Didon Sworn in as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission

Mrs. Didon's appointment follows recommendations by the Constitutional Appointments Authority (CAA), in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution of Seychelles

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Wendy Didon as the new Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Seychelles at State House yesterday morning. Mrs. Didon's appointment follows recommendations by the Constitutional Appointments Authority (CAA), in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

Senegal’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall to visit Finland

Senegal’s Minister for African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, will visit Helsinki on 20 March and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen

The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the countries, European and African security and cooperation on multilateral issues. The ministers will also talk about trade and economic relations. Finland opened an embassy in Dakar a few years ago. One of the most important objectives of the new embassy is…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) experts meet to Review and Validate the Organisation’s new Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures

From 17 to 21 March 2025, Abidjan, capital of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, is hosting an experts meeting, organised by the Directorate of IT Services of the ECOWAS Commission, to examine the new IT policies and procedures

The main objective of the workshop is to ensure that the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures are aligned with best practice and meet the evolving requirements of the global operating environment. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) IT policy will cover…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Program Launches, Highlighting African Energy Security and Global Investment Opportunities

The 2025 program of African Energy Week: Invest in African Week is available for download

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and distribution to the energy transition, power industry, energy finance and more. The program offers insight into what this year’s edition will offer,…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup

The Nigerien military-led authorities have failed to uphold their commitment to respect human rights and protect civil liberties, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting the clampdown on former regime officials and critical voices since the July 2023 coup

The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary…