Month: April 2025

 The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene an Extraordinary Session from April 22 to 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The session is being held to deliberate on the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. Key items on the agenda include the modalities of the withdrawal process and the implications for ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies operating in the […]

 H.E. Dr. AHMAT Mbodou Mahamat, President of the Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Council (CESCE) of the Republic of Chad will pay a visit to Japan from April 27 to May 3. During his stay in Japan, Dr. Ahmat will participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which will be held on April 29th (Tue), as official guest of the Government of Japan. It is […]

 The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, will visit Helsinki on 24 April and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and regional security issues in Europe and Africa. Multilateral international issues will also be on the agenda during the visit. Algeria is a non-permanent member of the […]

 The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called on directorate heads to exhibit strong leadership and unwavering commitment in driving the Ministry of Health’s national agenda, with a focus on advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthening key health services. Speaking during a strategic meeting with directorate heads, Dr. Oluga underscored the department’s critical role in actualizing the national government’s health priorities. He […]

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) continues its efforts to strengthen the health infrastructure in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. In this context, extensive medical equipment support was provided to De Martino Hospital, the largest public hospital in Mogadishu. The official handover ceremony was attended by Somalia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Hajiadam Abubakar, along with TİKA representatives and administrators from De Martino Hospital. Within the scope of the project, the hospital […]

 Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against the licensing of unqualified and non-compliant medical facilities, emphasizing that any compliance or registration officer involved in malpractice will face consequences: “It will not be business as usual.” During his maiden visit to KMPDC offices in Nairobi today, Hon. Duale called on the Council to uphold integrity, transparency, and service […]

 German technology leader Neuman&Esser will join the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum in Paris, with Nmesoma Francess Okereke, Sales Manager - Flare Gas Recovery Specialist, and Dr. Jiří Rus, Sales Director for Africa, participating in a technical presentation and panel discussion focused on advancing gas monetization and energy efficiency across the continent. Neuman&Esser brings over a century of expertise in gas compression, flare gas recovery and energy […]

 Praveen Baijnath, CEO of Rand Refinery, has been confirmed as a speaker at the Mining in Motion 2025 Summit, scheduled for June 2–4 in Accra. Baijnath will contribute to the panel discussion, Medium to Long-Term Funding Models for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining, which will explore innovative financing mechanisms aimed at improving financial accessibility for small-scale miners. As the head of the world’s largest integrated single-site precious metals refining and smelting […]

 The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, EGH, has directed the immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals until further notice. This follows serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations related to transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital – Eldoret, as outlined in the Ministry’s earlier press release dated Tuesday, 15 April 2025.Addressing the media at Afya House today, Hon. Duale emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to protecting […]