Category: Africa News

‘Massive and protracted’ humanitarian crisis in DR Congo can be ‘beaten back’ if donors step up

“Urgent and sustained funding” for a Government-led response to what is now a “massive and protracted” humanitarian crisis across the…

7 years ago

Belgian Emergency Aid for Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe after passage of cyclone Idai

Download logoThe passage of the tropical cyclone Idai and the floods that accompanied it caused an enormous havoc in Mozambique,…

7 years ago

Churches call for support amid devastation caused by Cyclone Idai

More than 100,000 people are still stranded from massive flooding caused by a devastating cyclone and heavy rainfall in Mozambique…

7 years ago

Idai disaster: Stranded victims still need rescue from heavy rains as UN scales up response

Download logoDire conditions persist in vast areas of southern Africa affected by Cyclone Idai as heavy rain continues to cause…

7 years ago

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Denise Brown of Canada as Deputy Special Representative in Central African Republic

Download logoUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Denise Brown of Canada as his new Deputy Special…

7 years ago

Emergency water and sanitation units deployed to disaster-struck Mozambique

Download logoTwo major emergency response units are being deployed to Beira in Mozambique as the world’s largest humanitarian network continues…

7 years ago

Switzerland extends aid to disaster areas in south-east Africa

Download logoSwiss Humanitarian Aid is dispatching further experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) to the areas of Mozambique…

7 years ago

Tanzania: A long-standing issue, with potential for change

What if HIV were just a virus, and not also a taboo? This week in Tanzania, religious leaders gathered to…

7 years ago

Equatorial Guinea Pushes Growth and Diversification via Year of Energy Initiative, Eyes Tourism and Services Expansion

Download logoAt III Oil & Gas Meeting Day, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons promotes Year of Energy 2019 (www.YearofEnergy2019.com) events,…

7 years ago

Launch of New Research into Preventing Violent Extremism in Kenya

Download logo Representatives from the Kenyan Government joined members of the diplomatic community and civil society today, for the launch…

7 years ago

Embassy of Japan gives UNICEF Ethiopia US$ 2.5 million to meet the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of internally displaced populations

Download logoThe Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia has contributed US$ 2.5 million to UNICEF Ethiopia to help alleviate the water,…

7 years ago

Experts tease out kingpin role of digitization for Africa’s revenue harvest

Download logoDigitization has been variously described as pivotal in ramping-up revenue collection for financing Africa’s development. This convergence of views…

7 years ago

On International Day of Forests, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announces new forestry education initiatives

Download logoFAO marked the International Day of Forests today by announcing two new forestry education initiatives aimed at raising awareness…

7 years ago

The 6th Edition of International Association of Sports Press (AIPS) Africa Congress will be held in Accra, Ghana

Download logoThe Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) will from April 2-6, host the 6th Edition of International Association of…

7 years ago

Canon Saudi Arabia inaugurates its offices and business solutions showrooms in the Kingdom

Canon Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Canon Middle East (CME) (https://bit.ly/2CrQy2s), officially opens its first office and business solutions showroom…

7 years ago

Lions de Fer Rugby Football Club (RFC) out to claim Rugby League Title

Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) (www.RwandaRugby.com) Lions de Fer out claim rugby league title after winning their opening match against Kigali Sharks last…

7 years ago

Rugby Community to assist towards Cyclone Idai relief

Download logoZRU to donate 5% of gate revenue towards relief; Kwese Sevens venue converted into donation collection point The Zimbabwe…

7 years ago

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deploys Disaster Assistance Team to Mozambique in Response to Cyclone Idai

Download logoBy Acting USAID Spokesperson Tom Babington Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is activating a Disaster Assistance…

7 years ago

Applications to 2019 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship now open (deadline 15 April)

Download logoThe Department of Global Communications (DGC) is accepting applications for the 2019 Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalism Fellowship, which…

7 years ago

Africa needs policies to protect its economies from vulnerabilities

Download logoAfrican countries need policies that can help build resilience, raise potential growth and inclusiveness if the continent is to…

7 years ago



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