Staff Writer

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Denis Bećirović, member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the next chairman of the Council. The spokesman for the presidency said the call touched on ways to strengthen bilateral relations at various levels between the two countries, especially in the areas of tourism, increasing trade, cultural cooperation, and in the sectors of training and capacity building. Views were also exchanged on developments […]

Genuine public sector pending bills will be the first items to be charged in the Government budget. President William Ruto said it is time the Government sorted out the sticky issue in a just and fair manner. He explained that it is not the business of the Government to drive enterprises to ruin but to facilitate their performance. “We must restore confidence in the people who do business with the […]

The Ministry of Justice convened today workshop, presided by Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, for senior officials from the Office of Attorney General, coordinators of regional courts, and the police on new proclamation to amend the structure and jurisdiction of Courts for enhanced dispensation of Justice. Ms. Fauzia Hasshim, Minister of Justice, briefed attendees at the event on the significance of the forum in ensuring that social values remain […]

The Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private sector operations to advance climate adaptation in the African continent. The amount, in the form of concessional loans to the private sector companies, comprises $18.3 million approved for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Port Autonome de Cotonou in Benin, and another $18 million to support the […]

Yara International ASA (https://www.Yara.com/), a global leader in crop nutrition, announced today the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a thorough analysis of its operations, considering market dynamics, regulatory environment, and strategic growth opportunities. This evaluation has led to the decision to divest its position in Ivory Coast, warranting the allocation of resources […]

“We want people to have a say in decisions that affect their lives, and you are in that equation, contributing to ensure that we advance the agenda and amplify the voices of citizens on the continent,” Afrobarometer (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/) CEO Joseph Asunka told participants in the network’s summer school on Monday in Pretoria, South Africa. “The contributions that you make to publications will be helpful in making sure that we take […]

African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN), a platform for high-level political engagement to advance nutrition in Africa, has joined two crucial forums for advancing policy dialogue on agriculture and nutrition in Africa. ALN representatives attended the commemoration the 14th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP). These platforms are crucial forums for advancing policy dialogue on agriculture and nutrition in Africa. The […]

Following increased fighting in El Geneina in Sudan’s West Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams operating across the border in eastern Chad have seen an immediate and major increase in the number of arriving in the region. 36 wounded people were received by MSF teams over the past weekend alone. Refugees coming from Sudan are mainly women and children, and recount stories of large-scale violence against […]