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  The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With 28 million people facing severe hunger and 4.75 million children suffering from acute malnutrition in the country, Sista Becky’s influence and support will be instrumental in inspiring young people to take action […]

 Cameroon is now the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Decision makers must recognise that displacement isn’t a distant crisis; it’s a shared responsibility which cannot be ignored. The annual list of neglected displacement crises is based on three criteria: lack of humanitarian funding, lack of media attention, and a lack of effective political engagement to end conflict and improve […]

 As global trade shifts and new tariffs emerge, Eswatini is turning challenge into opportunity by deepening its trade ties with the European Union. With significant untapped export potential, the country is working with ITC and the EU to boost competitiveness, create jobs, and empower local entrepreneurs. As global trade dynamics shift and new tariff barriers emerge, Eswatini is leveraging its strengths and seizing fresh opportunities – particularly with the European Union […]

 Tony Attah, CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy – a consortium of independent oil and gas companies -, has been confirmed to speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation comes at a pivotal moment as Renaissance Africa Energy spearheads one of Nigeria’s most ambitious upstream investment campaigns following the company’s landmark […]

 Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency (SHA), succeeding Dr. Robert Ingasira, who served in an acting capacity. The handover ceremony was officiated by the State Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Ouma Oluga. Dr. Oluga urged the agency to provide a strong framework that advances improved health outcomes, including the right to health and Universal Health Coverage. He […]

 The United Arab Emirates has launched a new humanitarian initiative in the Republic of Chad to support Sudanese refugees, with 3,000 food packages distributed across the Dougui, Alacha, and Abougoudam refugee camps. The project was implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Social Action, Solidarity, and Humanitarian Affairs, and Chad’s National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees and Returnees (CNARR), as part of a comprehensive cooperation framework aimed […]

 The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned about escalating intercommunal violence in Tonj East, which has caused hundreds of deaths, the destruction of homes and widespread displacement. The Mission is urging the country’s leadership to intervene and deploy security services to address the situation. Since December 2024, Tonj East, in Warrap State, has been plagued by a series of violent incidents, including cattle raiding and revenge attacks […]

 The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf received H.E. Alejandro Ives Estivil Castro, Ambassador of Mexico to Ethiopia and Representative to the AU. They discussed deepening Africa–Mexico ties, with shared priorities in agriculture, manufacturing, peacebuilding,&diaspora engagement, drawing on Mexico’s rich experience in the Latin America region and her cooperation with some of the AU member states. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).    

 Miles of nothingness. Searing heat. Rationed food provisions, dependent on weekly deliveries from colleagues at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Bentiu. UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia are committed to enduring the most difficult of conditions to help safeguard the communities surrounding their temporary base in Abiemnhom, Northern Unity State, and beyond. After a devastating attack by an armed group on Abiemnhom in April, that left 52 people […]