Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Move out of Risk-Prone Areas, Cabinet Orders

The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating that the ongoing rains will persist in intensity and duration

President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods on the people of Kenya. The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating…

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Exxonmobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. National Basketball Association (NBA) League in Mozambique

Former WNBA Player Clarisse Machanguana and 2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza Attend Launch Event in Maputo

ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (https://www.NBA.com) on Saturday launched a new Jr. NBA league in Maputo, Mozambique that will be operated by the Clarisse Machanguana Foundation (CMF), an organization founded by former WNBA player and Mozambique basketball legend Clarisse Machanguana that empowers Mozambiquan youth through sport, education and health.  The new…

Source: East African Community |

Kenya and Tanzania Veterinary Authorities resolve Poultry trade disputes

Both countries are committed to upholding transparency, facilitating trade, and ensuring the health and safety of their citizens

In a landmark two-day meeting held at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, the Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them. In his remarks, Mr. Rabson Wanjala, Co-Chair of the…

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

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Crushing levels of violence, displacement fuel unprecedented civilian suffering

More than 25 million people -- a quarter of the population -- continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the DRC, a country facing one of the world's largest food crises

Escalating conflict is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening to push the country to the brink of catastrophe without urgent international action. Decades of conflict and the resulting humanitarian emergency have already exhausted and…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Nominates and Appoints Additional Officials of Government

These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional officials of government affecting the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Agency, and the Office of the President.  These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

United Kingdom (UK) sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities

The UK has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians charged with corruption

UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda; This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda; New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to…

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Papa from Western Senegal was just a teenager when he noticed a small lump in his mouth

A 21-year-old man is rejoicing after receiving free surgery from a charity to remove a tumor that had grown to half the size of his face. Papa from Western Senegal was just a teenager when he noticed a small lump in his mouth. But despite hospital staff telling him it…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute To The Late Dr Sam Motsuenyane

Dr Motsuenyane was also an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab (Gold) in recognition of his significant personal achievements

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of black-business pioneer and co-founder of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) Dr Sam Motsuenyane at the age of 97. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences and those of government to the family, friends and associates of the veteran visionary…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah

The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt and Kuwait

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, who is paying a state visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iran Foreign Minister meets Central Africas Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard, the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises During the meeting Amirabdollahian said the all-out expansion and promotion of ties with the African Continent is among priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran's foreign policy. The top…