Download logoEritrea is participating at the 67th Commission on the Status of Women being held in New York, the US, from 6 to 17 March, under the theme “Innovation and Technological Change, in Education in the…
Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was also attended by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production,…
Download logoThe announcement was made last night by President Cyril Ramaphosa as he introduced changes to his current Cabinet. Minister Zizi Kodwa takes over from former Minister Nathi Mthethwa with immediate effect. The Department is…
Download logoThe Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), commemorates International Women's Day under the theme of “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” by calling on all the partners…
Download logoOn this monumental day of International Women’s Day, the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to launch a new initiative that not only celebrates women in the energy sector but empowers them too –…
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org) has approved a technical assistance grant of $5.03 million to implement the Africa Super Energy Service Companies (ESCO) acceleration program in Rwanda, Senegal…
Download logoIt is indeed a great pleasure and honour to have you here today at this media briefing, and thank you for attending. The purpose of this briefing is to provide an update on amongst…
Entrepreneur, attorney and best-selling author NJ Ayuk has officially released his most recent book, titled ‘A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix.’ The book is now available to purchase on Amazon!…
Download logoThe World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme today launched the second phase of the Africa Women Health Champions (AWHC) initiative to recruit young African women…
Download logoThe Egyptian authorities should overturn the harsh prison sentences imposed on March 5, 2023, following an unfair mass trial of 29 men and women solely because of their peaceful activism, Human Rights Watch said today. The…
Download logoThe NEMA Yola Operations Office, led by the Head of Operations Mr. Ladan Ayuba, were at the NSCDC Adamawa Sector Command on Tuesday 7th March, 2023 for an official visit. The visit was aimed…
52% believe women’s careers in tech suffered due to COVID-19 & cost-of-living crisis; 32% of those in the tech sector say they haven’t received a promotion for over 24 months; 68% see a skills shortage…
Kulture Wave Beauty by Cardi B, a leading beauty brand, announced today its commitment to fighting against the practice of skin bleaching in Africa. Skin bleaching, also known as skin lightening or whitening, is a…
Reconnek, a new mobile app owned and published by tech giant NW Tech Capital, Inc. (OTC: NWTT) (www.NWTCapital.com) announced today its partnership with various governmental institutions on the continent of Africa to connect those affected by…
Download logoWomen entrepreneurs are important sources of innovation, job creation, and economic growth, and critical actors in every aspect of the agriculture value chain. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to partner with the American Chamber…
Download logoThe African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable) has successfully launched an AUD 50 million 15-year Kangaroo Green Bond due March 2038. The new issuance was arranged by RBC Capital…
Download logoThe U.S. Government joins the people of South Sudan in celebrating International Women’s Day, which is marked annually on March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s United…
Download logoA joint statement by UNFPA Representative Anders Thomsen, and Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Asha Mohammed on International Women's Day. Technology and innovation have been proven to be game changers in driving progress…
Download logoOn the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Somalia today congratulated Somali women for their continued contributions to their country’s development. “From peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, to the stabilization activities in…
Download logoThe world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South Sudanese to agree to the arrangements by which they can live together harmoniously, avoiding a…