Month: November 2024

 “The greatest challenge faced by women and children survivors of violence here in Pemba is what we call ‘Muhali’—an unspoken code of silence,” says Asia Abrahmani Ali, a 53-year-old mother of seven living in the lush green hills of Pemba, part of Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago off the East African coast. Known for its vibrant clove plantations and rolling hills, Pemba’s culture is deeply rooted in traditions like Muhali. In Zanzibar, ‘Muhali’ represents […]

 Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards strengthening its health system by committing to increase domestic financing through a health levy, a sugar tax, establishment of National Health Insurance and other initiatives. This commitment was made during a three-day national dialogue on health financing, aimed at exploring sustainable strategies to improve the country's health sector which brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare providers, civil society organizations, and international […]

 Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (https://Canon-Cna.com/), a leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce the showcase of its World Unseen exhibition in Kenya in partnership with Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS). This innovative initiative, designed to promote inclusivity and accessibility in photography, will take place from December 3–8, 2024, at the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) in Nairobi. The exhibition […]

 Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), organisers of the inaugural edition of the International Health Ministerial Summit, are pleased to announce that the landmark event will take place in Kigali from 4 to 5 December 2024. The Summit will bring together global leaders in healthcare to address critical health issues and advance medical systems. Themed ‘Strengthening Health Systems for a Better Tomorrow’, the two-day event will see delegates engage with VIPs, government officials, […]

 eFinance Investment Group and Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com) have signed an agreement to explore and identify opportunities for collaboration and joint expansion across Africa. The signing ceremony took place during the 28th Cairo ICT Exhibition and Conference, held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. eFinance Investment Group and Cassava Technologies plan to leverage each other’s respective strengths and experience. Cassava Technologies will bring its extensive African footprint, infrastructure, and […]

 The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to intensify their support for the peace process and a holistic transitional justice program to ensure sustainable peace in South Sudan. The UN Commission welcomed the recently enacted laws establishing the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) and Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA), and urged the AU to throw […]