Staff Writer

  Mali’s government should credibly and independently investigate the apparent extrajudicial executions of at least 22 men taken in military custody on May 12, 2025, in the town of Diafarabé, central Mali, Human Rights Watch said today. Residents who saw the bodies three days later said the victims were in two shallow mass graves with their throats slit.  On May 16, the chief of staff of the Malian armed forces announced a gendarmerie […]

 In a transformative step towards sustainability and improved healthcare delivery, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) recently upgraded the solar energy system at Mudug Regional Hospital in Galkayo, Somalia. Launched in October 2024, this ambitious initiative involved expanding and rehabilitating the hospital's solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure, including the installation of advanced inverters, additional solar panels, and state-of-the-art monitoring tools.  This initiative is part of MSF's comprehensive strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability, […]

 The Fifth Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution kicked off in Rabat on Tuesday, under the theme "Sustaining Momentum for the Peace Process: Lessons Learned, Success Stories and Steps Forward". Co-host by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, this meeting brings together government officials and representatives from around 50 countries and international organizations committed to the Two-State Solution. It will assess the accumulated […]

 On the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, PS for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga joined the Global Financing Facility in a breakfast meeting where he underscored the vital role the organization plays in the medical space, particularly in strengthening the health workforce, commodity visibility, and reducing women and child mortalities by boosting blood reserves. He outlined Kenya’s advancement in the digitization of health records to […]

 Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita affirmed on Tuesday in Rabat that the Kingdom of Morocco, in light of its historical responsibility and its chairmanship of the Al-Quds Committee, considers the two-state solution as the cornerstone for ensuring the security and stability of the region. Speaking at the opening of the fifth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution—organized […]

 The President of the Republic of Chad, His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has conferred on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Professor Benedict Oramah, the prestigious national honours award of Commander by appointing him to the National Order of Chad, under the Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, for his`1yyyyh outstanding contributions to the Chadian and African economies. […]

 The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May.  The programme, called Basira (بصيرة), is designed to equip media professionals with knowledge and skills to better combat the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. Events will be offered on an ongoing basis and will include online and in-person seminars and workshops. Journalists, social media […]

 Madagascar has successfully halted the transmission of variant poliovirus type 1, following recommendations from a rigorous, independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) to declare the outbreak closed. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts towards polio eradication. The outbreak, which started in 2020, posed a serious public health threat, particularly to under 5 children but also to unvaccinated adults. In response, the government – through the Emergencies […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Mr. Hassan Abdalla. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed macroeconomic indicators, the government's efforts to enhance the performance of the state’s banking sector, and indicators related to strengthening the country's foreign exchange reserves and ensuring their continued availability. The meeting also covered efforts to […]