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 UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today expressed grave concern over the worsening human rights situation in and around El Fasher in North Darfur, in Sudan. Civilian casualties, attacks on humanitarian personnel, and cases of sexual violence are increasing, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their offensive on the city and nearby camps for internally displaced people (IDPs). At least 129 civilians were killed between 20 and 24 April […]

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially welcomed Dr. Fabian Ndenzako as the new Head of Mission and WHO Representative to Botswana and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). A seasoned global health expert, Dr. Ndenzako brings with him over 25 years of experience in public health, including more than two decades of service within WHO across various regions and leadership capacities. His appointment comes at a pivotal time, as […]

 WHO Botswana Representative Dr. Fabian Ndenzako and his team recently paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Health, where they met with Honorable Minister Dr. Stephen Modise and senior ministry officials to reaffirm their partnership and shared commitment to improving health outcomes in Botswana. During the meeting, Dr. Ndenzako expressed WHO’s continued commitment to working closely with Botswana to advance national health priorities. He emphasized the need to build […]

 Malaysia and ASEAN investors attending the Pearl of Africa Trade and tourism expo have expressed a strong desire to explore deeper collaborations with their Ugandan counterparts in the same sector so as to realise the target of over 5000 tourists exchanged by 2026. Speaker after speaker urged tourism sector players to create partnerships that would unlock new markets through leveraging digital platforms and Artificial intelligence for tourism growth. Tuan Uzaidi […]

 In a major move to boost sustainable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a National Agri-Business Conference on 24 April. The event, held at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) conference hall, brought together senior Government officials, UN representatives, and sector experts to focus on seven selected commodities critical to national food systems. Under the theme “Enhancing Agri-Business for Sustainable […]

 President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the recently appointed military service commanders as members of the Armed Forces Council. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, preceded a meeting of the Council to consider several issues, including promotions and retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces. The newly sworn-in officers are Major General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, Chief of Army Staff, Real […]

 Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined a comprehensive plan to investors aimed at addressing the country’s large accumulation of government payables in 2024, while reinforcing fiscal discipline and transparency across public financial management.  Speaking at meeting with investors in Washington DC, USA, Dr. Forson highlighted key reforms and policy actions underway to restore confidence in Ghana’s fiscal framework and stabilize its macroeconomic outlook.  Auditing Payables&Commitments  At the heart […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday reaffirmed its support for the Cultural, Religious and Linguistics (CRL) Rights Commission’s efforts to safeguard these rights. The committee received briefings from the CRL Rights Commission and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) on their strategic and annual performance plans. The MDB’s mandate includes, among other things, the delimitation of municipal wards after consulting the Independent Electoral Commission. Committee Chairperson […]

 What started as a dream has now become a reality: the road from Malakal to Melut in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, is open for regular and business transportation, cutting travel time from six hours to one-and-a-half. Given continuing security concerns in the state, the Palouch-Malakal road is a much-needed beacon of hope for the people of Upper Nile state, linking Malakal—the state capital—with key regions, including parts of Bahr el […]