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 When Yusuf Sesay first noticed a strange itch around his genital area, mpox wasn’t the first thing that came to mind. He figured it might just be a mild infection, something a quick pharmacy run could fix. But within a few days, the discomfort spiralled into something harder to ignore: fever, pounding headaches, and the kind of fatigue that made getting out of bed quite difficult.  Yet, he kept self-medicating, […]

 Kenya is working towards fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock opportunities for businesses in the country across the continent. Speaking during the Kenya IATF2025 Business Roadshow event, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui said the government is positioning and consolidating Kenya as a Trade, industrial and innovation hub to strategically tap into trade and investment opportunities presented by […]

 The organisers of DRC Mining Week expo and conference in Lubumbashi are pleased to announce that the Prime Minister of the DRC, Her Excellency, Mrs Judith Suminwa Tuluka, will be in attendance during the longstanding event’s 20th anniversary edition this month in Lubumbashi on 14 June during a special ministerial session. 20 years of shaping mining in the DRC From its inception, DRC Mining Week has evolved into the largest […]

 The 50th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) kicked off on 9 June 2025, ahead of the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) between the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities and the Regional Mechanisms, scheduled to take place on 10- 13 July 2025, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. In her opening remarks delivered on behalf of AU Commission Chairperson H.E. […]

 “Peace begins with upholding everyone’s rights, including prison inmates.”  This was the core message from Corrections Adviser, Amina Kavirondo, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, at a workshop for 35 prison officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal. “It’s also about ensuring proper management of prisons, including properly securing the perimeter, conducting security searches inside and at the entrance,” she said.  “We need all inmates to be safe, […]

 The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Community Health Program and in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive orientation for the reactivation and activation of Community Health Structures in Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The program spans 431 communities and is focused on strengthening Community Health Committees (CHCs) and Health Facility Development Committees (HFDCs). The goal is to improve community-based healthcare delivery and ensure access to essential health […]

 More than 1,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam from 29 to 31 May for the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), a platform committed to shaping inclusive and locally driven digital policies in Africa. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s digital future,” the forum took place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. It was convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) […]

 The Energy News Network (ENN), a new independent platform dedicated to the stories behind energy in emerging markets, is now live. Covering corporate and public sector leaders, utilities, ministries, and regulators across Africa and beyond, ENN will track the policy shifts, investments, and diplomatic moves shaping the energy sector’s evolution. Visit: https://Energy-News-Network.com/ Africa’s energy demand is growing at twice the global average yet, with more than 600 million people still […]

 The Philippines formally reopened its consular mission in Gaborone, Botswana on 02 June 2025, following its temporary closure in March 2022.  Philippine Ambassador Noralyn Jubaira Baja led the inauguration ceremony of the consulate which will be headed by Ms. Annelin Vista as honorary consul. Ms. Vista is a citizen of Botswana who is of Filipino descent. As honorary consul, her responsibilities will include assisting Filipino nationals residing in Botswana, promoting […]