Month: August 2025

 In Lakes state, cattle are a form of currency, a source of wealth, and a symbol of status. Owning large herds means having a higher social standing, being able to pay a dowry for marriage, and never going hungry. While these animals are precious, they are also a driver of violence, particularly amid an economic and humanitarian crisis. What was once a traditional practice of using spears to terrorize cattle-owning […]

  “It’s difficult to say how people feel. We all long for the violent outbreaks to stop but people also fear not being able to defend themselves if the worst happens.”  At Manyang Kuel market, Alook Deng Akok has witnessed the conflicting sentiments of her customers about the disarmament campaign initiated by the new governor across Warrap State.  Haunted by persistent cattle raids and outbreaks of violence, the mother of five […]

 When the white tent appears at the edge of Bougweni, it feels like relief after a long drought. For Sitty Ahamadi, moving joyfully and smiling while at the clinic, “The place has opened my eyes. I now know that I can choose when to have a child, think about my health, and my children's future. I feel stronger, freer.” At 26, Sitty was expecting for the third time. On her first […]

 As Sudan humanitarian crisis deepens with escalating famine and conflict, women and girls are the bearing the brunt. A new report, Gender Snapshot: Women, Food Insecurity, and Famine Risk in Sudan, reveals that female-headed households face triple the risk of severe food insecurity compared to male-headed families.  According to the Snapshot, 75 per cent of female-headed households cannot meet the basic food needs and severe food insecurity has nearly doubled in one […]

 Shiga Digital (https://Shiga.io), a fast-growing fintech company focused on blockchain-based financial applications, is redefining how pan-African businesses access and interact with modern financial services while unlocking the transformative potential of blockchain finance to empower Africa's economic growth.  Shiga Digital has recently been awarded the prestigious DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) Innovation License, marking a significant regulatory milestone that underscores the company's commitment to operating within a robust and well-respected regulatory […]

 As conflict intensifies between rival militaries in Sudan, the UN humanitarian wing (OCHA) expressed alarm on Monday over mounting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions across the country. It has now been 842 days since conflict between troops from the military government and their former allies-turned-rivals in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted in Sudan, turning the country into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.   Heavy fighting continues in North […]

 Uganda and Egypt have concluded the Second Round of Bilateral Consultations at Serena Hotel, Kampala, during which the two countries have agreed on a new cooperation framework to boost investment, capacity building and development of water resources. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, commended the Egyptian government for excellent relations rooted in common history and shared values. He noted that over the past years, Uganda […]

 Shiga Digital (https://Shiga.io), a rapidly growing blockchain-based fintech company, is transforming how African businesses access modern financial services. Today, the company announced the launch of its new Android and iOS apps, expanding access to its end-to-end digital finance platform for businesses and individuals across the continent. With this milestone, Shiga Digital makes it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to send and receive stablecoin payments, manage cross-border transactions, and […]

 A landmark moment for dental education and access to oral healthcare in Senegal was celebrated this weekend at the Department of Dentistry of Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar. Mercy Ships (www.Mercyships.org), in partnership with the Institute of Odontology and Stomatology (IOS), the Ministry of Health and Social Action, and other key stakeholders, inaugurated a brand-new dental clinic and officially laid the foundation stone for a new dental training […]