Staff Writer

  Women and girls in Unity State are urging the Government to pass long-pending legislation to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, stressing the need to shield them from harmful practices such as early and forced marriage. The call was made during a three-day women’s forum in Bentiu, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and State Ministry of Gender as part of the global 16 Days of […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the opening of the fourth Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025), at Al-Manara International Conference Center and the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. The President was received by Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa. The Spokesman for […]

  President Dr. Patrick Herminie, in line with his administration’s commitment to effective governance, strengthened leadership, and improved service delivery for the Seychellois people, has announced a series of high-level appointments at the levels of Special Advisors, Secretaries of State, and Principal Secretaries. These appointments are critical to ensuring that Government is positioned to deliver on its national priorities with greater coordination, accountability, and measurable results for citizens. All new […]

  FG Gold Limited (“FG Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has achieved financial close and the first drawdown on its US$330 million Senior Debt Financing with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), for its Baomahun Gold Project, marking the development of Sierra Leone’s flagship large-scale commercial gold mine. This milestone unlocks one of the most significant project financing deals in the country’s history […]

  Arriving in February 2021 to head one of the world's most exposed missions, Bintou Keita took the reins of MONUSCO amidst seemingly endless offensives, repeated armed violence, apparent impotence, and growing pressure on peacekeeping personnel and resources. This period was marked by a threefold emergency: protecting civilians, stabilizing the conflict zone, and then preparing the mission for a gradual withdrawal, in accordance with the wishes of the Congolese government […]

  Scotland London Africa Week 2025 has concluded with outstanding feedback from delegates who described the programme as energising, insightful and productive. Across the week leaders from Scotland, London and Africa came together for high-level engagement, practical discussion and fresh opportunities for collaboration. The week opened at Old Admiralty House with a strategic briefing from the Department for Business and Trade’s Africa team. Delegates were introduced to the UK Government’s […]

  Cybersecurity training is vital, but it’s not enough on its own if your workplace culture discourages people from speaking up. Good corporate security awareness includes empowering employees to think critically, voice concerns and admit mistakes, without fear of reprisal. The secret is something all parents who’ve gotten their children to admit when they’ve done something wrong already know. Psychological safety is an underrated part of organisational cyber resilience and […]

  Dr. Rose Ndong, Chair of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Dakar Section; and Dr. Riverson Oppong, SPE Africa Director, will participate as keynote speakers at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition. Both leaders will deliver keynote addresses during the official SPE Workshop, taking place on December 8 in Dakar as part of this year’s program. The SPE Dakar Section serves as a technical and professional hub […]