Category: Africa News

Ireland helps Zimbabwe respond to cholera outbreak

The Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria recently provided funding of €250,000 to UNICEF to deliver emergency water, sanitation and health…

7 years ago

When the shopkeeper measures blood pressure: Novartis Foundation and partners prove effectiveness of community-based approach to tackling hypertension in Ghana

Innovative ComHIP project in Ghana shows that bringing healthcare closer to where people live, work and shop effectively tackles hypertension…

7 years ago

European Union strengthens its partnership with Mauritius and the region to fight drug trafficking

More than 30 senior drug law enforcement officials from 17 countries and international organisations are meeting in Hotel Voilà à…

7 years ago

Huge potential for South African companies in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province

The Provincial Permanent Secretary of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province, Mr Antonio Domingos Mapure has extended an invite to the South…

7 years ago

A U.S. Embassy Delegation Led by Ambassador Barlerin Visits Ngaoundéré

Download logo On November 20, U.S. Ambassador Peter Henry Barlerin visited of the Association for the Care of Children in…

7 years ago

Africities 8 Summit – Marrakech, November 20-24, 2018: The Highlights

An unprecedented participation of 8300 participants represented more than 77 countries, including 53 African countries and nearly 3,000 local elected representatives, mayors…

7 years ago

Speech Delivered by H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo at the Blue Economy Conference, Nairobi

Download logoSpeech Delivered by H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo at the Blue Economy Conference, Nairobi Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, Excellences, Heads…

7 years ago

UN Women Egypt Commemorates the Launch of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence

Download logoUnited Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Egypt in collaboration with the…

7 years ago

Merck Foundation marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRog-3nROx4&w=854&h=480] Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, marks today the International Day for the Elimination of…

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Libya: Situation of migrants and rescue operations up for discussion

Download logoCivil Liberties Committee MEPs will try to get clarification from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Frontex and the Search…

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Full Bench of Western Cape High Court to Hear Afriforum versus Parliament Matter on Thursday

Download logoA full bench of the Western Cape High Court will on Thursday, 29 November, hear AfriForum’s application to have the…

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Canon Central and North Africa host Annual Partner Conference in Mauritius

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions, recently hosted its annual Partner Conference held in…

7 years ago

Cape Town meeting to discuss next steps and opportunities for South Africa’s Black Industrialists Programme

Download logoThe second Black Industrialists Energy Summit (www.BIES-SA.com) will be hosted in Cape Town from 11-12 December as part of…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo begins first-ever multi-drug Ebola trial

Download logo The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today announced that a randomized control…

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GE Healthcare collaborates with Beyond Zero Initiative to increase access to primary healthcare services

GE Healthcare (www.GEHealthcare.com) is participating in the 2nd Beyond Zero Medical Safari to provide antenatal, fetal, and cardiovascular healthcare services…

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Improving African migration governance

Date: 28 November 2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 CAT (09:00 to 10:00 GMT) Venue: Online via VoiceBoxer and in Pretoria Outbound…

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Gulf Capital and AfricInvest invest US$ 51 million into iSON Xperiences, the largest customer service and outsourcing provider in Sub-Saharan Africa

Download logoGulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative asset management firms in the Middle East, and AfricInvest,…

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Dubai Rugby Sevens: The Africa Sevens champions are all set to claw through Pool A rivals

On Saturday 24 November 2018, the Zimbabwe Cheetahs had their last match simulation fixture against club side, Old Georgians RFC…

7 years ago

Deputy Minister Mhaule co-chairs the Bilateral Political Consultations between South Africa and Kazakhstan

Download logoThe Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Regina Mhaule, is today, 23 November 2018, hosting the Deputy…

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Sierra Leone Ambassador to Senegal Bids Farewell to President Julius Maada Bio

Download logoState House, Freetown, Thursday 22 November 2018 – Sierra Leone's Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, Alhaji Brima Elvis…

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