Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.  Catriona Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed ambassadors on developments across eight areas, including politics, security, women’s political participation, and humanitarian affairs. She expressed the UN’s “unwavering support towards […]

In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an aircraft belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces arrived in Kilimanjaro, the United Republic of Tanzania, carrying 49 tons of aid, including basic food and medical supplies, provided by Qatar Charity. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's support for those affected by the floods and landslides in northern Tanzania. The aid was received by a number of […]

In the dynamic mosaic of Africa's energy landscape, the Hyve Group plays a pivotal role, reaping substantial revenue from the continent's thriving markets. However, a glaring void persists within the corridors of power at Hyve Group – the absence of African leadership. This stark reality raises pertinent questions about the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, prompting the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) to call on Hyve Group to rectify this […]

On 18 February, on the sidelines of the 37th ordinary session of the AU Conference of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, the President of the Republic and the President-in-Office of the African Union, met with His Excellency Mr. Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian Prime Minister. The discussions dealt with ways to strengthen and develop bilateral cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries and promote […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad considers that the selection of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, to assume the presidency of the African Union by his counterparts in North Africa, and the unanimous recommendation of this selection by the countries of the continent, are evidence of the recognition of His Excellency’s commitment to the unity and progress of Africa, as […]

In its quest to reduce its carbon footprint, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is celebrating a new milestone: at UN House, one of its bases in the capital, a new 100 kW photovoltaic solar power farm is set to produce sufficient energy for the system treating all water used by offices and staff accommodations. The project was planned and executed by UNMISS Engineering Section to cover the […]

In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa's burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan Africa spearheading the global adoption of Mobile Money, boasting over 218 million active accounts according to GSMA's State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023, the region stands poised to leverage data-driven insights to drive financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Against this backdrop, the 2024 […]

The African Leadership Organisation (UK) announces the rescheduling of the highly-anticipated African Persons of the Year Ceremony, which was originally slated for February 22-23, 2024. The event will now take place on March 14 – 15, 2024, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This decision comes in response to scheduling conflict with the funeral proceedings for the late H.E. Hage Geingob, former President of Namibia, who recently […]

A virtual meeting of representatives of UN entities covering Central Africa took place on 15 February 2024. Initiated by UNOCA, and moderated by its Chief of Staff, El Hadji Diene, this meeting mobilized Special Representatives and Envoys of the United Nations Secretary-General, Regional Directors and Resident Coordinators of the United Nations system as well as colleagues from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). It allowed participants to share […]