Month: September 2024

 Today, the United States, through USAID, announced $5 million to support the people of Gabon in their transition to democratic governance. Through the African Democratic and Political Transitions (ADAPT) Initiative – announced by President Biden during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – USAID will support the constitutional referendum and transitional elections in accordance with the transition timeline outlined by the Gabonese authorities. Working in partnership with the Consortium for Elections and Political […]

 Women and girls in the midst of the brutal conflict between rival militaries in Sudan are being disproportionately impacted, including 5.8 million who are now displaced, according to an alert released by UN Women on Friday. The need for gender-based violence-related services has increased 100 per cent since the crisis began in April 2023, the UN agency championing gender affairs reported, with up to 6.7 million people needing assistance by the end […]

 The Denkyira Traditional Council has hailed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the significant impact of Free SHS on the nation. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Dunkwa on Offin Wednesday, as part of his campaign tour, the Denkyira Traditional Council said, the Free SHS policy, introduced by the Akufo-Addo government to ensure equal access to senior secondary education for all, has significantly impacted the Denkyira community. […]

 The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Seychelles, H.E Mr. Jung Kang, met with the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Wednesday 25th September 2024, to discuss cooperation issues. The meeting focused on the outcome of the 1st Korea-Africa Summit held in June 2024, in Seoul and the two diplomats agreed that the areas in which cooperation could be strengthen […]

 Government has been urged to establish mechanisms of preserving and promoting indigenous seeds and animal breeds, in a motion moved by Bufumbira East County representative, Hon. James Nsaba Buturo. The Nsaba Buturo motion which was largely supported by legislators, calls on government to move fast in protecting, preserving and promoting the traditional seeds and breeds to counter the impending competition by multi-national organisations promoting genetically modified seeds and breeds (GMOs). […]

 Fifteen Somali medical personnel have completed a seven-month medical mentorship training programme conducted by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), in Dhobley, Jubaland State. Organised by the ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) contingent, the training was to enhance the capacity of local medics and healthcare services in the region. The ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka, underscored the program’s importance […]

 His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. today expressed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and community of the late Alhaji Amadu Sheriff, a revered elder and prominent Liberian citizen, who passed away this morning at his Chocolate City Residence in Monrovia. Alhaji Sheriff, who lived beyond 100 years, served Liberia in numerous capacities throughout his lifetime, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, leadership, and devotion to his country and […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has called for accelerated efforts aimed at addressing the challenges of “street children” in Liberia and the world. The President delivered remarks today at a high-level discussion on “Advancing Universal Primary Education for Street-Connected Children amid Climate Change, Poverty, and Conflict,” held at the A&O Sherman Office on Lexington Avenue in New York. The event, organized by Street Child and Liberia’s Ministry of Gender, Children […]