Month: August 2024

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the highly anticipated School Junction to Motorway Road, a vital infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth in Accra and beyond. The event marked a significant milestone in the government's ongoing efforts to improve the nation’s infrastructure and create a modern, interconnected, and prosperous Ghana. In his address, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure as a foundation for sustainable […]

 27 August 2024 marks 500 days since the War in Sudan, and the country began enduring its worst humanitarian crisis yet. This is a shameful moment for international humanitarian organisations and donors, who for over 16 months have failed to provide an adequate response to the country’s escalating medical needs, from catastrophic child malnutrition to widespread disease outbreaks. Heavy restrictions from both warring parties have drastically limited capacities, including ours, to deliver […]

 In a concerted effort to tackle the growing challenges of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) debt in Africa, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosted a high-level workshop in Pretoria from 21 to 23 August 2024. The event brought together finance policymakers, industry experts, and international organizations to share best practices and develop strategic solutions for effective SOE debt management across the continent. The workshop brought together officials from the […]

 The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Libya resulting from unilateral decisions. The Mission believes that continuing with unilateral actions will come at a high cost for the Libyan people to resolve the protracted crisis, and risks precipitating the country's financial and economic collapse. In line with its mandate under Security Council Resolution 2702 (2023), particularly with regard to conflict […]

 Cameroon’s authorities and security forces forcibly disappeared Ramon Cotta, a social media activist, and apparently tortured him, Human Rights Watch said today. Cotta, born Yves Kibouy Bershu, has been living in Gabon for the past 10 years, where he also went by the name of Steve Akam. He is known for his TikTok videos in which he criticizes the Cameroonian authorities. On August 20, 2024, lawyers representing Cotta told Human Rights Watch that […]

 Gulu City is bustling with activity as Members of Parliament (MPs) and other stakeholders decent upon it for the inaugural regional parliament sitting to be held from 28 to 30 August, 2024. This historic event has sparked a wave of activity, from cleaning up the streets to reorganising the town’s infrastructure. The city's transformation reflects both anticipation and hope as it welcomes this significant occasion. In the days leading up […]