As a boy, Joseph Laku Michael was shot in the leg during his nation’s civil war. He needs a crutch to walk, but hasn’t let that stop him from expanding his farm and supporting his younger siblings thanks to agricultural training and tools provided by the International Trade Centre (ITC). At 32 years old, Michael has needed the crutch for as long as he can remember. His father was killed […]

Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com)&African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for Merck Foundation Media, Fashion, Film, and Song Awards 2024; Merck Foundation CEO announced the Call for Applications for the Merck Foundation Media, Fashion, Film and Song Awards 2024 for young African talents from the Media, Fashion, Film and Music fields; Link to the Facebook live steam of Merck Foundation Health Media Training session during their Annual conference: https://apo-opa.co/48KFWsB Merck Foundation, the philanthropic […]

With its commitment to foster community development, the ‘Adopt a District Programme’ continues to make a positive impact, as it reaches the districts of Ile Perseverance and Grand Anse Mahe. Launched during the Seychelles Honorary Consuls Conference in October 2022, this programme embodies the principles of unity, compassion, and partnership. It establishes a close connection between Seychelles’ Honorary Consuls and local communities across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, with a […]

Speaker Anita Among has beseeched the Church to continuously pray for the 11th Parliament for good health. Among who was speaking at the funeral service to honour the fallen Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Cecilia Ogwal at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 said the 11th Parliament has lost four sitting Members of Parliament in a space of two and a half years.  "I urge the […]

The Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China kicked off on Sunday 21st January 2024 in Kampala, Uganda with Seychelles being represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. The Summit was convened under Uganda’s chairmanship with the theme “Leaving no one behind”. When addressing the largest grouping of developing countries, the Minister called for the prioritisation of the needs of the most vulnerable communities stating that […]

All Six Episodes of “Iwájú” Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28, 2024; Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,”; Produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, Also Debuts Feb. 28, 2024. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali has culminated in the all-new six-part series “Iwájú,” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Feb. 28, 2024. Images are now available.  Note: While the series debuts on Feb. 28 in the US, release timing and […]

Renowned pan-African magazine Jeune Afrique has officially recognized Mr. NJ Ayuk as a prominent Francophone leader. As a key figure in the African energy sector, Ayuk's achievements continue to leave a lasting impact on the continent's development. Jeune Afrique has long been a beacon, spotlighting influential leaders and trailblazers across Africa. Their acknowledgment of Mr. Ayuk underscores his exceptional contributions to the Francophone world and further solidifies his standing as […]

In Beira, a city on Mozambique’s central coast, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is connecting hard-to-reach communities with safe abortion care and other sexual and reproductive health services.  Mozambique has one of Africa’s most liberal abortion laws, allowing abortion on request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and up to 24 weeks in limited circumstances, including fetal abnormality.  Though abortion has been legal since 2014, many people still face obstacles to accessing this […]

The President of the Republic of Liberia, Honorable Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, in consonance with Article 54 of the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, nominated the following officials in Government, pending senate confirmation: Mr. Boama S. Kamara – Minister of Finance&Development Planning  Mr. Sylvester M. Grigsby – Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Mr. S. Kofi Woods, National Security Advisor Mr. Gregory Coleman – Inspector General, Liberia […]