Download logoUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today distributing 540 solar-powered lamps to some 2,000 survivors of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique. The distribution will take place at the Picoco 1 displacement site, where some 600…
Download logoThe United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) released a combined US$45.7 million today to scale up life-saving assistance in Somalia, where over 4.2 million people need urgent…
Download logoHIGHLIGHTS • The official death toll has risen to 518 people as of 1 April, according to the Government. • More than 1,000 cases of cholera and one death have been reported. • Nearly…
Download logo U.S. Africa Command is delivering critical aid via strategic airlift following the destruction of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique. The command is providing support at the request of the government of the Republic of…
Download logoThe generosity of Canadians in times of crisis is always remarkable, and their efforts are making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister…
Download logoToday the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, took a first-hand look at response efforts to save lives and protect health for the people in Beira, the city hardest…
Download logoThe U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, Peter Vrooman, honored three Rwandan women today with the 2019 Rwandan Women of Courage award at an event at his home in celebration of Women’s History Month. The three…
Download logo A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, led by Principal Director of Economic Cooperation, Trade and Tourism Directorate Major General Thando Madzvamuse (retired), is in the Philippines…
Download logoThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Rwanda from April 4 to 9, 2019. At the invitation of the President…
Download logoAs the Global Community commemorates “World Autism Day” on Tuesday 2nd April, 2019, boys and girls from a DieHardRugby Academy in Kabwe have joined hands with the Caleb Centre for Children with Autism to…
Download logoHE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met Monday with HE Head of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) and President of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso…
Download logoFollowing the signing of Definitive Agreements for the monetization of gas from Equatorial Guinea’s Alen Unit, pan-African oil and gas exploration and production company, Atlas Oranto Petroleum (https://Atlas-Oranto.com) is planning to make a significant…
Hamad Mohammed Humaid Al Junaibi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan, has met with Yusuf Ahmed Yusuf, Chairman of Union of Chambers of Commerce of Sudan, at the Union's headquarters in Khartoum. During the…
The Registrar of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) Peter Lewis was on an official visit to Bamako, Mali from 24 to 28 March 2019 to meet with high-level representatives from the Government,…
Ventures Africa (www.VenturesAfrica.com), an online news platform and community that produces stories about an evolving Africa, has announced the launch of its new business series, Ventures Africa BizHive. The quarterly issue will cover news analysis and…
Download logoAfter a seemingly one sided Week One encounter which recorded “Cricket Scorelines” in the Zambian Rugby League (www.ZRU.rugby) for games played on Saturday 30th March across the country, week 2 promises a thriller of…
Download logoGeneral Electric (www.GE.com) has announced the appointment of Sulemana Abubakar (Abu) as the Chief Executive Officer for GE Ghana. In this position, Abu will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of…
General Electric (GE) (www.GE.com) has announced the appointment of Eric Amoussouga as the Chief Executive Officer for Francophone Africa. In this position, Eric will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and…
Download logoThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Human Resources for Health Project is marking the completion of a seven-year initiative that supported the Government of Ethiopia in improving the quality of education…
Download logoHer Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited Ethiopia this week (March 25-27). She was accompanied by the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, Ms Ulla Tørnæs. The Crown Princess met and held talks…