HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar Sidibe Dedeou Ousmane. The two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries along with several topics of common interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

 President William Ruto has challenged universities to devise innovative ways of raising funds for training, research and development. The President urged university leadership to think “outside the box” and build partnerships with the private sector to unlock opportunities in the education sector. Additionally, he said universities must also consider monetising their assets, including research. “Through Public-Private Partnerships, we can unlock the tremendous potential that exists in the assets we have […]

 The Ministry of Health remains committed to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all Kenyans. During a meeting with faith-based health stakeholders at Landmark Plaza on 25th November 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, confirmed significant progress in the implementation of Taifa Care and the roll-out of the Social Health Authority (SHA).  Over 15.2 million Kenyans are now registered, advancing the goal of a fully publicly financed primary […]

 The 16 Days of Activism against Violence against women and girls is an annual international campaign, which commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December. Under the leadership of the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women initiative (UNiTE) calls for global action to increase awareness, galvanize advocacy efforts and share knowledge and […]

 Gudele West is one of the capital’s densely populated neighbourhoods on the western bank of the Nile. Untamed inflation, skyrocketing prices and the irregular delivery of basic services mean that residents here are no strangers with hardship. Peter Butuli Farajala, a 68-year-old advisor to the local chief, describes life in the community as a test of resilience. "We are living on a prayer," he said. "South Sudan seems to be […]

 The climate emergency continues to bear consequences for people’s health, and the hardest hit places are often those least responsible for the emissions that fuel it.   In Kenya, extreme climate conditions have led to three concurrent disease outbreaks—malaria in Baringo and Turkana counties, which have experienced heavy rains, and measles in Marsabit county. Residents of these arid or semi-arid regions often struggle to access health care due to the long distances to reach health centers, the high […]

 The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on Monday, 25 November 2024, commissioned four(4) of the five(5), 40-bed District Hospitals in the Ashanti region. The four District Hospitals in the Ashanti region are located at, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District; Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South East District; Twedie, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District and Suame, in the Suame Municipal area. The district hospital at […]

 Gender-based violence (GBV) remains shockingly pervasive across South Africa, according to a new report. Despite the country’s robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBV, the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate. On November 18, South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council released its first national study on GBV prevalence in the country. The study highlights, among other things, societal attitudes towards gender power dynamics; the prevalence and patterns of GBV experiences among […]

 KAOUN International (www.KAOUN-int.com/), Organizer of GITEX, Launches WAM Morocco 2025 with Commitment and Unified Support from Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, CGEM, and AMDIE; WAM Morocco 2025 Will Spotlight Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Practices, Next-Gen Logistics, and AI Innovation to Accelerate Industrial Growth. The World Advanced Manufacturing&Logistics Expo&Summit (WAM Morocco) will debut in Casablanca, with unified support to catalyse Morocco’s thriving manufacturing economy towards next-generation industries. Endorsed by the Moroccan […]