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  In a significant step towards advancing gender equality and reinforcing national peacebuilding efforts, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with UN Women and national stakeholders, officially launched its first National Action Plan (TNAP) on Women, Peace and Security on 19 August 2025 at the Peace and Security Training Centre in Dar es Salaam. Rooted in the global commitments of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, […]

  Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs and underscore their long-term commitment to transform public healthcare in Mauritius. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasized, “It was a […]

  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking a leadership role at the upcoming Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) in Busan, South Korea, bringing governments, international organizations and industry together to accelerate global access to clean cooking. The initiative underscores Washington’s commitment to advancing reliable, affordable, and healthy energy solutions worldwide, with U.S.–Africa cooperation being particularly critical to expanding clean cooking access and infrastructure across the continent. While more than […]

  Grace Orife, CEO of oil and gas consultancy and services company Adelaar Energy Limited, has joined this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, AEW: Invest in African Energies represents the premier meeting platform for the continent’s energy industry, convening stakeholders from upstream operators to downstream project developers to service […]

  The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Tribunal. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, Board Chairman Kojo Fynn, and Board Member Dr. Abdul Basit Bamba. Administering the oath of office, Dr. Forson said the establishment of the tribunal was in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, […]

  By Jokpeme Joseph Omode, Editor in Chief of Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng). Women empowerment is about building stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous societies. When women are empowered, communities thrive. When women rise, nations rise. Women empowerment strengthens families, which are the bedrock of society. An empowered woman invests not only in herself but also in her children and her household.When we empower women, we empower families. When we […]

  Vice President Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang on Tuesday led a government delegation to pay courtesy calls on the families of five victims of the 6 August military helicopter crash. The visits, which followed last Friday’s state funeral, were intended to comfort the bereaved and to assure them of the Government’s continued support. The Vice‑President reiterated the administration’s commitment to work closely with the families to address their welfare needs, particularly […]

  When Angèle, a young mother living on Mbamou Island, began experiencing abdominal pain a few weeks after giving birth, she thought it was just a minor discomfort. But the symptoms worsened, revealing a cholera infection. "I didn’t understand what was happening to me. The pain started mildly, then became unbearable. I had stomach aches, fever, and felt very weak. I thought it was normal after childbirth. I didn’t think […]

  Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, held bilateral talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, on the sidelines of the TICAD 9 Summit taking place in Yokohama, Japan from 20th to 22nd August. Minister IWAYA welcomed Minister Radegonde to Japan and reiterated the Japanese Government’s unwavering commitment to maintain a solid bilateral partnership with Seychelles. Minister Radegonde took the opportunity to […]