The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway will link the cities of five major West African countries by 2030, and is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the Spatial Development Initiative promoted by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). This 1,028-kilometre transnational coastal motorway will connect Côte d'Ivoire to Nigeria, while crossing through Ghana, Togo and Benin. Work is due to commence in 2026 and is earmarked for completion in […]

 Over 250 Sub-Sovereign government leaders from across Africa are today meeting in Kisumu, Kenya, for the the fourth edition of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference. Taking place between the 25th and 27th of November, the event provides a platform for Sub-Sovereign leaders and businesses to discuss how their local governments can attract investments in the region in order foster and accelerate inclusive growth and development. Organised by African […]

 While giving medals to uniformed peacekeepers may appear to be a standard procedure, it is an act that carries profound meaning. The Blue Helmets who receive them have proved their worth by demonstrating selflessness, commitment and sacrifice, often under challenging circumstances. That was the gist of the message delivered by Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), at three recent medal-pinning events in […]

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde today met with the Head of the Country Cluster delegation for Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros, Ms. María Martínez, to discuss the Legal Status Agreement between Seychelles and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which would allow the IFRC to establish a legal presence in the country. During their meeting at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, […]

 Kenya and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have taken a major step toward strengthening vaccine research and production capabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Afya House. The partnership aims to bolster the country’s efforts in achieving self-sufficiency in vaccine production while addressing broader public health challenges across Africa.   Speaking during the ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, highlighted the importance of this partnership in […]

 The West African Power Pool (WAPP) announces the 19th session of its General Assembly, which will take place from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This major event, organized in collaboration with CI-ENERGIES, will bring together key stakeholders in the energy sector across West Africa to discuss progress in the integration of the regional electricity market and the challenges ahead. This year’s […]

 Today, FAO Deputy Director-General, Beth Bechdol, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa (RAF), Abebe Haile-Gabriel, and Director of the FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience, Rein Paulsen, have concluded a seven-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to raise awareness of the severe food security situation on the ground and mobilize support to reverse the alarming trend. They emphasized the urgent need for a significant […]

 “The greatest challenge faced by women and children survivors of violence here in Pemba is what we call ‘Muhali’—an unspoken code of silence,” says Asia Abrahmani Ali, a 53-year-old mother of seven living in the lush green hills of Pemba, part of Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago off the East African coast. Known for its vibrant clove plantations and rolling hills, Pemba’s culture is deeply rooted in traditions like Muhali. In Zanzibar, ‘Muhali’ represents […]

 Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (https://Canon-Cna.com/), a leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce the showcase of its World Unseen exhibition in Kenya in partnership with Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS). This innovative initiative, designed to promote inclusivity and accessibility in photography, will take place from December 3–8, 2024, at the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) in Nairobi. The exhibition […]