Staff Writer

 Deep funding cuts are removing critical support for the world’s most vulnerable refugees, who now face even greater risks of abuse, poverty, being forced to return home to danger or the prospect of new perilous journeys, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today. Two thirds of refugees find safety in countries neighbouring their own, most of which are resource-poor. Reduced funding is hitting hardest these refugees and their host communities, which […]

 Water, sugar, salt—three basic ingredients that, when combined correctly, can mean the difference between life and death for someone battling a diarrhoeal disease. Learn how the Cameroon Red Cross is spreading this knowledge to keep communities across the country healthy and safe. One day in July 2023, Rachel and Irene from the Cameroon Red Cross Society were out and about in Bamvele village, Cameroon, running routine health promotion activities as […]

 African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious African Energy Awards. Set to take place during the conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00, this event will honor individuals and organizations driving innovation and leadership within Africa’s energy landscape. As the premier recognition platform within the international energy industry, the African Energy Awards celebrate significant accomplishments […]

 As home to 30% of the world’s critical minerals – resources essential to Europe’s Green Deal and broader energy transition goals – Africa is attracting heightened interest from European investors and institutions. Taking place from October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town, African Mining Week – the continent’s premier mining event – will host the Europe-Africa Roundtable under the theme, European Partnerships in African Mining: A Mutually Beneficial Future. The roundtable […]

 Patrick McGlynn (29 points) and Ivan Almeida (22 points and nine rebounds) combined for 51 points and BAL debutant (BAL.NBA.com) Kriol Star (Cape Verde) beat home team ASC Ville de Dakar 95-92 in overtime on a night to remember in the packed Dakar Arena in Senegal last night. Dakar outrebounded the Star 58-34, which included 24 offensive rebounds, and led in second chance points 26-10, but finished the game with […]

 Eastern and Southern Africa are at a pivotal moment to transform their food systems into engines of economic growth, and development. With a rapidly growing population, urbanization, and shifting dietary preferences, the region is experiencing a surge in demand for safe, nutritious, and accessible food. At the same time, challenges like climate change, land degradation, and supply chain inefficiencies are forcing a rethinking of how food is produced, processed, and […]

 The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers organized a series of activities in connection with International Workers Day under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The activities included general knowledge, literature, and photo competitions among government workers. These focused on themes such as labor and productivity, the history of the Eritrean labor movement and global labor struggles, the political and revolutionary history of Eritrea, and general global awareness. Awards were presented […]

 International Workers Day was observed at the Expo Compound under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of UN offices in Eritrea, and other invited guests. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, stated that global labor conditions are changing due to technological advancements, climate change, migration, war, and […]

 More than 500 civilians have been killed in North Darfur state, Sudan, over the past three weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday.  “The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds,” Volker Türk said in a statement calling for an end to the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its third year. He noted that three days […]