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United States (U.S.), Argentine Representatives Join African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 as Mineral Diplomacy Reshapes Supply Chains

Representatives will bring international perspectives to African Mining Week 2026 discussions on mineral investment, value addition and cross-border cooperation

African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, taking place from October 14–16 in Cape Town, will feature senior United States (U.S.) and Argentine representatives in discussions examining mineral investment, value addition and international cooperation. Ashley Ndir, Principal Commercial Officer with the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration, and Raúl…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa declares Election Day - 4 November 2026 – as a public holiday

The President calls on all registered voters to use the opportunity of the public holiday to exercise their democratic right and civic duty by voting in this election that empowers citizens to elect local public representatives and influence service delivery where they live

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act of 1994, declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026 – the date for Local Government Elections - as a public holiday throughout the country. The President calls on all registered voters to use the opportunity of the public…

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Africa must accelerate participation in green hydrogen value chains, says Dr Gina

The event saw the announcement of the First Wave of South Africa's national green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) projects by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and the launch of the inaugural Hydrogen Deal Book

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, says Africa must increase its participation in the green hydrogen value chain over the next three years. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town on 15th September 2026, the Deputy Minister said…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) provides high-level technical support to Niger to strengthen tax administration and unlock its domestic resource mobilization potential

Launched on 14 September 2026 in Niamey by the Government of Niger, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the initiative is part of ECA’s continued support to Niger’s domestic resource mobilization reform efforts

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is providing high-level technical support to Niger to strengthen the operational capacity of officials of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) in transfer pricing. Launched on 14 September 2026 in Niamey by the Government of…

Ministry of Defence - Kenya
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Kenya: Building Leaders for Mission Readiness

The Kenya Air Force (KAF) continues to strengthen this critical capability through professional military education and leadership development programmes designed to prepare personnel for increased command, supervisory and management responsibilities

Effective leadership remains central to military readiness, ensuring personnel can make sound decisions, manage resources and translate operational requirements into decisive action. The Kenya Air Force (KAF) continues to strengthen this critical capability through professional military education and leadership development programmes designed to prepare personnel for increased command, supervisory and…

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‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan – World Food Programme (WFP)

The already dire hunger crisis in South Sudan is becoming increasingly critical as violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid leave millions without enough food, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday

7.8 million South Sudanese face high levels of acute food insecurity. El Niño is already threatening farming output. Sudan’s war is driving more refugees and returnees into South Sudan. Funding shortages and access constraints threaten life-saving food assistance. “Conflict, displacement, economic hardship, climate shocks, and the situation in neighbouring Sudan…

Ministry of Defence - Kenya
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Kenya: Enhancing Awareness, Empowering Home Ownership

The interactive session enabled personnel to seek clarification on eligibility, application procedures, financing options and other requirements under the scheme

Personnel welfare remains a critical pillar of military readiness, providing the financial stability and peace of mind that enable Service members to remain focused on their operational responsibilities. Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliaula, recently presided over a sensitisation programme on the KDF Mortgage Scheme at Sina Makosa…

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Special Ebola Coordinator warns outbreak remains “deadly and massive”

The UN and its partners continue to strengthen surveillance and community engagement in areas at heightened risk of spread

OCHA says the UN and its partners continue to support authorities in scaling up the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking to reporters at the Palais in Geneva on 15th September 2026, Special Ebola Coordinator Julien Harneis said that tomorrow, he will be…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Ethiopia achieves historic World Health Organization (WHO) verification of national Emergency Medical Team, becoming first civilian National Emergency Medical Team (EMT) in Africa to attain international classification

The verification confirms that the Ethiopian National EMT meets internationally recognized standards for quality, readiness, deployment capacity and emergency medical response

Ethiopia has achieved a major milestone in strengthening national health emergency preparedness and response following the successful World Health Organization (WHO) verification of its National Emergency Medical Team (EMT), positioning the country as the first civilian Emergency Medical Team in the WHO African Region to achieve international WHO classification, alongside…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Herminie to Attend 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly

President Herminie will be out of the country from Wednesday, 16 September 2026, and is expected to resume office on Monday, 5 October 2026

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, will travel to New York, United States of America, to participate in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 81st Session of the General Assembly opened on 8 September 2026. The General Debate,…