Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Let Us Unite, Reflect And Appreciate The Sacrifice Of Jesus Christ To Humanity ~ Bawumia’s Easter Message To Ghanaians

The season marking the momentous event on the Christian calendar, the Second Gentleman of the land urged Ghanaians to appreciate the mercy, love and selflessness of Jesus Christ

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians to unite, reflect and appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to humanity and the values he embodies on the occasion of Easter. The season marking the momentous event on the Christian calendar, the…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Hosts Ethiopian Women Leaders to Advance Inclusion in Political Processes

The workshop was part of a series of U.S. State Department-organized women’s political engagement seminars among women from the Horn of Africa

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted on March 28, 2024, an experience-sharing and networking workshop entitled, “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Political Processes.”  In honor of Women’s History Month and the 120th anniversary of U.S. – Ethiopia relations, the event engaged more than 100 women leaders from Ethiopia’s government agencies, political parties, civil society,…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee on Transport Sends Condolences to Families Of 45 Perished Pilgrims in Limpopo on Way to Celebrate Easter

She also urged authorities to expedite the necessary inter-governmental processes to repatriate the deceased and return their remains to their families

The Portfolio Committee on Transport is saddened by the bus crash which reportedly took the lives of 45 passengers. The deceased were on a church visit from Gaborone to Moria. The chairperson of the committee, Ms Mina Lesoma, said the committee sends its deepest condolences to the families of the…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

"I Didn't Come To Just Be Called President, But to Build a Good Country," President Boakai Declares as He Commissions Another Batch of Government Officials

He made the bold declaration during the commissioning ceremony of newly appointed and confirmed officials representing various ministries and agencies of the government

The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Friday, March 22, 2024, said he did not come to the presidency for the colorful trappings, the prestige, or the mere title. He stressed that he is here with the commitment and conviction to build a good country that will…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Eulogizes Late Representative Gwaikolo as Great Statesman, Says His Death is a Loss to the Nation

The late former Representative passed away on February 19, 2024, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital at the age 68

The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today, attended the funeral of the late former Representative of District #9, Nimba County, Honorable Johnson Naagon Gwaikolo, held at the Tubman Memorial United Methodist Church in Paynesville.  The Liberian Chief Executive eulogized the fallen former lawmaker as a great…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Energy Sector Stakeholders As He Promises Zero-Tolerance on Corruption

President Boakai called on the international partners to support through the provision of the needed expertise and funding for the completion these transformational projects

President Joseph N. Boakai recently demonstrated his unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges in Liberia's energy sector. During a Round Table Energy Sector discussion held on March 21, 2024, he reassured the partners that one of his administration's topmost priorities is the provision of affordable, reliable, and renewable energy to…

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Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Botswana, Cameroon and Sierra Leone to lead discussions at Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 4th Country & Stakeholder Symposium

This year's symposium focuses on the pivotal issue of limited availability of domestic capital which continues to impede the continent's economic progress

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org) , the leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is convening the 4th edition of its Country & Stakeholder Symposium (CSS) next Thursday. Themed “Retaining African Capital for a Sustainable Future”, this year's symposium focuses on the pivotal issue of limited availability of domestic capital…

Source: Network International |

Network International Delivers Strong 2023 Revenue growth at 15% y/y and free cashflow growth of 16% y/y

The company’s ongoing focus on the SME segment continues to pay off, delivering significant growth in UAE SME signings, up 20% year on year

Revenue up 15% (CCY[1]) y/y to USD 490 million in 2023, supported by a 30% (CCY[1]) rise in the total value of consumer payments processed by merchant customers (TPV) across the MEA; Very strong performance in the UAE driven by growing consumer confidence and tourism; payments processed at UAE merchants from…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and chef Fatmata Binta announce new project to empower women fonio producers in Ghana

The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and boosting their productivity and income

A new project aimed at supporting women fonio producers in Ghana has been announced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and acclaimed chef Fatmata Binta.   The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ghana Formed Police Unit train on Child Protection

The Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer for ATMIS, Gloria Jaase, said the training was significant in fulfilling ATMIS’s mandate

Thirty police officers from the Ghana Formed Police Unit of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a five-day training focused on protecting children’s welfare in armed conflict. Hosted in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, the training was led by the ATMIS Protection, Human Rights,…