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International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

Food insecurity at an all-time high in West and Central Africa: Millions of people face hunger if no immediate action is taken, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The IRC supports communities across the region to ensure their most basic survival needs are met and have the combination of assets and income to prosper through cash relief and livelihoods

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is extremely concerned about escalating food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central African countries. Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria are all anticipated to face Crisis (IPC3) level of food insecurity or worse during the lean season - the time between harvests…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius |

High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

The document, which aims to achieve a 5% reduction in the prevalence of obesity across all age groups by 2030, was elaborated during a three-day symposium in Balaclava, Mauritius

Mauritius recently made a significant step forward in its ongoing struggle against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Indeed, the presentation of the Mauritius Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity 2024-2030 on April 25 by the Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Actions to Accelerate the Prevention and Management of Obesity represents a clear signal of the country’s intention…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) workshop strengthens healthcare decision-making and resilience in Afar Ethiopia

The workshop prioritized several key objectives, including meticulous data validation and comprehensive analysis to gain insights into the region's healthcare landscape

In Semera-Logoa City on May 1st and 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Health, the Afar Regional Health Bureau, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and the World Health Organization (WHO), collaborated to interpret the final report of the Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) for Afar, Ethiopia. This collaborative…

World Health Organization - Kenya
Source: World Health Organization - Kenya |

Rapid response brings relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

WHO has also procured around 87 cholera, 58 interagency and 20 pneumonia kits that are being distributed to key counties and can treat around 10 000 people

This year’s long rainy season, which typically lasts from March to May every year, has hit Kenya hard, with unexpected heavy rainfall and widespread flooding since mid-April. Over 286 000 people have been affected, 47 000 households displaced and 238 deaths have been reported in 37 of the country’s 47…

South African Rugby
Source: South African Rugby |

Poor execution costly for Junior Boks against Australia

Australia led 10-7 at the break, but the Junior Boks took a 14-10 lead, only to see the hosts score shortly thereafter to retake the lead

A disappointed Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko bemoaned his team’s error-rate and not keeping the pressure up in their heart-breaking defeat against Australia in the second round of the U20 Rugby Championship on Tuesday. The match was yet again played at a wet Sunshine Coast Stadium, where the Junior…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government Secures a Lucrative Market Abroad for Kenyan Tea

Liptons is already setting up the Lipton’s Tea Academy that will see the training of farmers on the global best practice to achieve maximum value on their crop

Tea farmers will earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments. Under the new plan, the two firms will position Kenya’s Tea as a premium product to the global stage. The collaboration will see these entities partner with the local…

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU)
Source: Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) |

Lionesses change three for South Africa duel

Faith Livoi is moved from the second row to the backline, starting at inside center as part of a midfield partnership with Esther Juma

There are three changes to the Lionesses starting line up  for Wednesday’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup clash against South Africa at the Stade Makis in Antananarivo. Faith Livoi is moved from the second row to the backline, starting at inside center as part of a midfield partnership with Esther Juma…

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Transforming Emissions into Power: CLG advises on Sapele Power PLC and Africa + Rain Cage Ltd’s Deal for Pioneering Renewable Energy Solutions in Africa

The agreement with Sapele Power PLC (SPP) aims to decarbonize its Nigerian power plant and provide 1,000 MW of renewable electricity

Africa + Rain Cage Ltd (A+RC), a subsidiary of Rain Cage Carbon Inc. (RCC), announces the world’s first renewable energy contract created from an entirely new power source – Advanced Carbon. Put together by pan-African advisory firm CLG (formerly Centurion Law Group) (https://CLGGlobal.com/), the agreement with Sapele Power PLC (SPP)…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Condemns Undermining of the National Flag for Party Political Gain

The President calls on all political parties and South Africans to uphold the dignity of all national symbols and to conduct themselves in ways that foster unity and progress for all

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns in the strongest terms a Democratic Alliance election advertisement which depicts the burning of the national flag. The President believes this depiction is desperate and inciteful and undermines the principles of democracy and unity in the midst of the national celebration of 30 Years of Freedom…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Mourns Loss of Life in George Building Collapse

The collapse occurred yesterday afternoon, Monday, 6 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the relatives and friends of five people who have died in an incident where a building collapsed in George in the southern Cape. The collapse occurred yesterday afternoon, Monday, 6 May 2024. The President’s thoughts are with the families who have lost…