The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $2.3 million to procure 4.8 million doses of life-saving malaria tablets from Swiss Pharma (Swipha) in a landmark partnership that will expand access to essential medicines in Nigeria and West Africa. This procurement, to be facilitated through the U.S. Government’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), underscores the United States’ dedication to advancing Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure and ensuring life-saving treatments reach vulnerable communities. […]

 President Isaias Afwerki met today, at the Denden Guest House, UN Secretary General’s Envoy for the Sudan, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, for extensive discussions on regional developments; and especially the conflict in the Sudan. President Isaias elucidated, in greater detail, Eritrea’s perspectives on the resolution of the conflict in the Sudan anchored on Sudanese own efforts that is not encumbered by external interferences and that is rooted on a roadmap that […]

 Apex (www.Apex-rts.co.za), a Southern African leader in warehouse management and automation solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Dematic, a leading global provider of automated material handling systems and software. The partnership allows Apex to represent Dematic in the region, offering clients internationally renowned automation and software solutions, backed by local expertise. This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for high-quality, efficient logistics solutions across Southern Africa, enabling businesses […]

 Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025.  The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Never […]

 The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN’s top political affairs official told the Security Council on Tuesday, underscoring that a ceasefire and a negotiated political solution remain the only viable path to peace. “Sudan is trapped in a nightmare,” Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs told ambassadors, echoing the grim declaration made by the Secretary-General two weeks […]

 The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has learned with deep regret of the death of nearly 25 migrants, including women and children, following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte, which they were trying to reach via an arm of the sea separating the two territories, a particularly deadly migratory route. The Commission offers its sincere condolences […]

 The Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah M. Barasa on Tuesday 12, 2024 met with the Global Fund team, led by Audit Manager Augustine Agyeman-Duah, to assess Kenya’s progress in HIV, TB, and Malaria programs.  The meeting highlighted key achievements such as reduced death rates and progress toward treatment targets, with 70% of Kenya’s performance contract aligned with Global Fund priorities. Kenya’s programs have been bolstered by strong governance, effective government integration, […]

 The 10th Regional Animal Health Network (RAHN) meeting, held from November 11 to 15, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, brings together veterinary and public health professionals from across West Africa. Organized by the ECOWAS Regional Animal Health Centre (RAHC), this meeting addresses critical challenges within veterinary services, focusing on governance, workforce development, disease control, and sustainable funding. Key organizations—including AU-IBAR, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the German Agency for International […]

 Recent flooding in Cameroon has affected more than 400,000 people and upended lives and livelihoods, as the country grapples with acute food insecurity amid rising food prices, conflict, displacement, and climatic shocks. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rolling out an urgent assistance programme to assist 200,000 people affected by flooding and displacement in the country, and urgently needs US$ 17.7 million. Without immediate support, thousands of families, […]