Staff Writer

  New York’s Times Square became the stage for Africa’s economic ambitions today as heads of state, business leaders, investors, and policymakers gathered for Unstoppable Africa 2025, the flagship forum of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org).   The gathering which took place at the Marriott Marquis, in Times Square, marked a decisive shift in the global conversation - from doing business in Africa to doing business with Africa - […]

  The National Assembly has passed the bill establishing the 2025 Investment Code, reaffirming Senegal’s commitment to modernizing its legal and institutional framework in order to strengthen its position as one of the continent’s most attractive business destinations.  Developed through an inclusive process, this new framework is the outcome of broad consultations involving government technical departments, the national private sector, and representatives of civil society. This participatory approach ensures a […]

  In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations to President Khachaturyan, along with His best wishes to the Armenian people for further progress and prosperity. " I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I value the relations rooted in close friendship and mutual esteem between our countries. We are keen, in the Kingdom of Morocco, to continue working with your country to expand our […]

  In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations to the Maltese President, wishing Malta's friendly people further progress and prosperity. " I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I value the relations rooted in friendship between our countries. I therefore look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen our ties and expand our fruitful cooperation, for the mutual benefit of our peoples," […]

  The 37th General Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC), guided by the theme “Harnessing One Health Technologies and Innovations Towards Eliminating Trypanosomiasis in Africa,” highlighted cutting-edge research, assessed progress in disease control, and forged renewed commitments towards elimination. Some Scientific Highlights presented during the conference included: Prioritising Zoonoses in Africa  A presentation examining how prioritising zoonotic diseases can improve prevention and control. Drawing […]

  President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday demonstrated the government’s unwavering commitment to sports development by presenting a sum of $50,000.00 each to Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Gold Stars and MTN FA Cup holders Asante Kotoko. This is to support Bibiani Gold Stars in their pursuit of the 2025-2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League title and Asante Kotoko in their quest for the CAF Confederations Cup. Addressing […]

  President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for New York, USA, leading a high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which commences on Tuesday, 23 September. President Mahama is slated to address the General Assembly on Thursday, 25 September 2025. In his capacity as the African Union’s champion for financial institutions, he will host two significant side events. His itinerary also includes […]

  On 21 September 2025, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in collaboration with its entity, the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), will host the G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) in Pretoria, bringing together science advisers and their equivalents from the G20 member and guest countries, along with international organisations. This follows the CSAR's technical meeting in Pretoria in April 2025, which resulted in a draft […]

  El Fasher has been under a tightening siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than 500 days, with attacks against civilians intensifying in recent weeks. The majority of residents in the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp have reportedly fled following relentless shelling and raids. “The fighting must stop now,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement issued by his spokesperson. He reiterated his call for “an immediate cessation of hostilities […]