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  A meeting aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and contribution of youth workers in the set-out development programs was conducted in the port city of Assab. At the meeting, in which youth workers from various Government institutions took part, Mr. Osman Abdulkadir, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in the Southern Red Sea Region, gave a briefing focusing on enhancing productivity. Noting the significant role […]

  The Gash Barka Region administration conducted a meeting on 13 October aimed at reviewing the implementation of development programs and the expansion of social services over the past six months, as well as outlining programs for the coming six months. At the meeting, reports focusing on the programs implemented, highlighting both strengths and challenges, in collaboration with Government institutions and the Western Command of the Defense Forces were presented […]

  A new chapter in African art history opened this week at Tate Modern, London, with the unveiling of Nigerian Modernism, a landmark exhibition made possible through a partnership with Access Holdings Plc (https://AccessHoldingsPLC.com) and Coronation Group. The exhibition, which officially began with an opening reception at Tate Modern, celebrates Nigeria’s pivotal contribution to global modern art and runs from October 2025 to May 2026. Bringing together 50 artists and […]

  The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent's economic integration journey.  A collaboration between African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the ATG is a one-stop digital  trade ecosystem designed to make AfCFTA work in practice by  enabling businesses […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Public Service welcomes the suspension, with immediate effect, of the Head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, Mr Lesiba Arnold Malotana. The Gauteng Premier announced the suspension on Tuesday. Last year, the committee also asked the Public Service Commission to investigate the HOD’s appointment, in particular, whether proper procedures were followed in Mr Malotana’s appointment, including verification of his qualifications and consideration of alleged […]

  The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carter Center have signed a new cooperation agreement, worth US$300,000, which guarantees the continuity of activities to fight Guinea worm disease in the province of Cunene. The agreement reinforces the commitment of both organizations to support Angola in eliminating this Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), which is targeted for global eradication by 2030.  The signing of this agreement was driven by the long-term […]

  WHAT: Celebration of the 2025 International Day of Rural Women (IDRW). Theme: “Empowering Rural Women for Reparatory Justice: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Africa.” WHERE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, The African Union Commission.   WHEN: 14–15 October 2025 Time: 9H00-17H00 14 October 2025: Knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned workshop 15 October 2025: Main celebration, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, testimonies, and exhibitions. WHO: Organized by the African Union Commission, through the Rural Development Division within the Department of […]

  The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$9.3 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea, to promote health and nutrition, combat food insecurity and foster inclusive development in northern Côte d’Ivoire. The multi-year funding, provided through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will enable WFP to deliver locally sourced, nutritious meals to 50,000 school children in 200 primary schools across the regions of […]

  The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan Africa. This EU–WHO partnership will improve pandemic preparedness and accelerate progress towards better health and well-being for all. The agreement was announced at the World Health Summit 2025 by Dr Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant […]