The community of Shariki in the Eleberet sub-zone celebrated the inauguration of a new dam on 24 February, marking a significant milestone in local agricultural and environmental development efforts. The project was a collaborative endeavor between the Ministry of Agriculture and the 34th Division of the Eritrean Defense Forces. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of notable figures including Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the Anseba Region, Brigadier […]

The Ministry of Education’s branch in the Gala-Nefhi sub-zone recently hosted a workshop focused on improving the teaching and learning process. The event took place in Adi-Guaedad on 23 February, drawing educators and stakeholders together to discuss advancements in educational methodologies. Mr. Daniel Solomon, the head of the education office in the sub-zone, outlined the workshop’s primary goal: to evaluate the current educational landscape by identifying strengths and challenges, preserving […]

Kenya’s over-burdened health system is getting a major boost through a new international health partnership bridging proven Africa-led AI technology and deep local contextual knowledge. Leaders in healthcare gathered in Nairobi on 22 February 2024 to join forces to address critical health outcomes and improve programme performance. Titled “Technology-enabled Health Systems Strengthening”, the round table brought together high-level government, donor and private sector health stakeholders in Kenya. Attendees included the […]

President Isaias Afwerki returned back home concluding three-day official visit to the Republic of Egypt. President Isaias and President El-Sisi held a meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interest. During his official visit, President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation visited Egyptian National Museum and other historical and religious sites in Cairo which includes collection of Pharaonic antiquities, mummies, and ancient artifacts that illustrate […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met with General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Osama Askar, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, commanders of the main branches and a number of leaders of the Armed Forces, at the headquarters of the Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital. […]

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (https://www.Orange.com) joins forces with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of the World Bank (MIGA) to ensure the guarantees of its subsidiary including mobile money. OMEA and MIGA deepen their collaboration to secure guarantees aimed at supporting the expansion of its telecommunications infrastructure across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This collaboration, facilitated through the International Development Association Private Sector Window (IDA-PSW) via the MIGA Guarantee […]

Today, South Sudan launched a nationwide polio campaign aiming at vaccinating 3.1 million children using the novel oral polio vaccine type 2. The novel oral polio vaccine type 2 has been designed to provide safe and reliable protection against poliovirus and is genetically more stable than the previous oral polio vaccine types. This means that it has the potential to be a game-changer in preventing new outbreaks of type 2 […]

The power of Black excellence in sports and fashion came to the fore during two panel discussions at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 - held in Dubai on February 27. Speakers emphasized how these industries strengthen communities’ worldwide as well as the importance of inclusion and diversity. The sports panel, moderated by Alycia Powell, Founder of Champions for Impact, emphasized the role of Black athletes in driving societal […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement facility between the African Development Bank and Trade&Development Bank (TDB). The agreement is expected to boost intra-Africa trade, promote regional integration and contribute to the reduction of the trade finance gap in Africa, in line with the aspirations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) (www.AU-AfCFTA.org). African […]