Month: April 2024

[[{"value":"The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs held a press conference at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 19 April 2024. Professor Fatou SOW SARR took the opportunity to talk about ECOWAS policies relating to humanitarian issues and youth. She heads a department that steers ECOWAS policy in the areas of science, education and culture, humanitarian affairs, equality and gender, youth and sport. Each of the components works […]

[[{"value":"Foreign Minister of South Africa Naledi Pandor, in a phone call with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian who is in  New York, discussed the latest developments in the two country’s bilateral ties and the situation in West Asia, especially following Iran’s legitimate response to the Zionist regime’s recent military attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.  The Iranian foreign minister stated that Iran decided to target the Israeli regime’s two […]

[[{"value":"For the third consecutive year, EU in Egypt and Team Europe are participating in @edutech.egy - the Third Edition of EduTech Expo - International Fair and Forum for Technical, Vocational Education, Training, and Career Pathways, attended by the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Egypt, Anne Schouw.  At the event, Ms. Schouw emphasised the EU's commitment to Egypt's TVET sector, enhancing employability, and fostering sustainable development. As we celebrate the […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto led the country in giving the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla a befitting send-off. General Ogolla was laid to rest at his Alego home in Siaya County in a colourful ceremony complete with a 19-gun salute. President Ruto said the country had lost a great military leader who served his country with passion and unwavering commitment. He described General Ogolla as a consummate […]

[[{"value":"Africa can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future if countries invest in science, technology and innovation, these are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of the two-day Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)  Forum in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Science, innovation and technology, they said, are critical to the transformation of the continent in agriculture, industry and poverty eradication. Held ahead of the […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of liberation struggle veteran and former Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) President Dr Motsoko Pheko. Dr Pheko passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, 19 April 2024. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family, comrades and associates nationally and internationally of Dr Pheko who formerly served as the PAC Representative to the United Nations and as a […]

[[{"value":"The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa has concluded with a strong ministerial declaration that calls for greater support to build resilience in African countries against climate shocks, increase cooperation for Blue Transformation to intensify African aquaculture, a revival of underutilised African crops, and inclusive rural transformation. The declaration comes at the end of a three-day conference in Rabat, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco, that saw […]

[[{"value":"The Central African Republic authorities and Fund staff have reached agreement on the economic policies that may underpin the forthcoming approval by the IMF Executive Board of the second review of the ECF-supported program; Despite an extremely challenging economic and social context, Central African Republic (CAR) continues to make headway in stabilizing its economy and in achieving fiscal consolidation; The effective implementation of reforms, particularly in the fuel market, will be key […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Health has announced that a national measles and rubella vaccination program, which will also include the distribution of Vitamin A supplements, is set to take place from April 24 to April 28 across the country. Mr. Tedros Yihdego, head of the National Vaccination Program, stated that vaccinations and Vitamin A supplements will be provided to over 520,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years. These services will […]