Month: April 2025

 It was 7am, when Zecharia Malual Achiel heard the first gunshots. That was the only warning he had of the terrible violence that was about to unfold as heavily armed youth from Mayom rampaged through the town of Abiemnhom, in the north-west of Unity State. “They overran the entire town very quickly. People ran wherever they could, leaving everything behind. Many went to Ajakkuach and Abyei, but we went to […]

 The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end border conflicts. The Committee, headed by Hon. James Nsaba Buturo argued that despite the existence of EAC protocols on peace and security, member states still grapple with civil unrest and border conflicts. "The Protocol speaks to promoting peace, security, […]

 The schools were told they must close within 30 days. Mr. Lazzarini said that some 800 boys and girls are directly impacted by these closure orders and are likely to miss finishing their school year. He noted that UNRWA schools are protected by the “privileges and immunities” of the United Nations. “These illegal closure orders come in the wake of Knesset [parliament of Israel] legislation seeking to curtail UNRWA operations.” Aid access blocked in […]

 Angola received 2,000 life-saving oral cholera vaccines for frontline healthcare workers from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in March 2025. Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, Principal Advisor to the Director General of Africa CDC on Programs, represented H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya at the handover ceremony of oral cholera vaccines in Luanda, Angola. The vaccines are part of Africa CDC’s efforts to support Angola’s response to multiple health […]

 Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts continue to gain momentum, leveraging SDG 17 through strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships to ensure equitable healthcare access for all citizens, regardless of age or economic status. This morning, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, hosted the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, led by Stafford MP Ms. Leigh Ingham, to discuss Kenya’s health sector progress, particularly […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan today received Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Seychelles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a courtesy call at State House. The visit forms part of the IMF delegation’s ongoing fourth review of Seychelles’ current three-year economic reform programme. President Ramkalawan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and macroeconomic resilience, expressing appreciation for the IMF’s sustained partnership and technical support. He noted that the IMF's […]

 Women in Cameroon face unique challenges such as trauma, displacement and stigmatisation because of the Boko Haram insurgency. Recognising the pivotal role women can play in re-building, NORCAP supports women-led organisations to lead disarmament, demobilisation and re-integration efforts. The ongoing effects of the Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon have left thousands of individuals displaced, communities fractured, and former combatants in need of reintegration. Women, often caught in the crosshairs of […]

 Zambia’s rich biodiversity and extensive network of protected areas make it one of Africa’s most important conservation hubs. Covering approximately 30% of the country’s total land area, Zambia’s 20 national parks and 36 game management areas (GMAs) serve as critical habitats for some of the world's most iconic wildlife species, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and over 750 bird species. These ecosystems support biodiversity conservation while also playing a […]

 A report of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development reveals that it will take government 12 years to clear domestic arrears of over Shs13.8 trillion. The report presented by the Committee’s Deputy Chairperson, Hon. Moses Aleper cited the Auditor General who noted that domestic arrears had increased from Shs10.5 trillion in the 2022/2023 financial year. “The committee observed that government has provided Shs1.1 trillion for domestic arrears for […]