Staff Writer

 On April 17, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong elaborated on China's position against the "Reciprocal Tariffs" by the US, at the 2025 International Chinese Language Day celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Makerere University. Ambassador Zhang reiterated that the US had adopted unilateralism, protectionism, bullying and hegemony through the forced tariffs upon its trade partners. The wonton practice has deeply violated the justified rights and people's welfare worldwide, destabilized global economical […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow and deep sadness the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a towering moral voice of our time and a steadfast advocate for peace, justice, compassion, and human dignity. On behalf of the African Union, its Member States, and the people of Africa, the Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences to the Holy See, […]

 With deep sadness and sorrow, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi profoundly mourns the passing of Head of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis. His departure leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of compassion and humanity that will forever remain etched in the conscience of mankind. His Holiness Pope Francis was an exceptional global figure, who dedicated his life to the service of the values of peace and justice, and worked tirelessly […]

 In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the Republic of Angola, Dr. Sílvia Lutucuta, formally welcomed the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, Dr. Indrajit Hazarika. The meeting marked the beginning of a renewed and reinforced partnership between the Government of Angola and WHO, with a central focus on intensifying the national response to the ongoing cholera outbreak. Dr. Hazarika conveyed WHO’s unwavering […]

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) opened a neonatal intensive care unit at Port Hospital in Port Sudan, eastern Sudan. The opening ceremony was attended by Sudanese Minister of Health, Heysem Muhammed Ibrahim; Türkiye’s Ambassador to Khartoum, Fatih Yıldız; and TİKA’s Coordinator in Sudan, Galip Yılmaz. Minister Ibrahim expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the government and the people of Türkiye in Sudan. Stating that the cooperation between the […]

 African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As the mining industry undergoes a digital transformation, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will highlight the pivotal role of AI and other digital tools in optimizing exploration and production processes, with a view to unlocking new mineral reserves, reducing costs and enhancing worker safety. Botswana Diversifies […]

 On April 17, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, accompanied Mayor of Shenzhen Mr. Qin Weizhong, who was visiting Liberia, to pay a courtesy call to H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia. President Boakai welcomed Mayor Qin's visit, reiterated that he would firmly adhere to the one-China principle, thanked China for its support to Liberia, and expressed the hope to learn from Shenzhen's experience and carry out […]

 Every year, an estimated 1,200 children in Ghana develop cancer, yet only about 20–30% are diagnosed and treated. The rest often go undetected or face life-threatening delays due to high costs, misdiagnosis, or lack of access to essential cancer medicines. The result is devastating: more than half of these children do not survive, despite the fact that many childhood cancers are highly curable when diagnosed early and treated effectively. To […]

 A mass wave of displacement in Sudan’s North Darfur state is pushing hundreds of thousands into precarious conditions far from lifesaving aid, as overstretched operations struggle to keep pace with the growing emergency. Renewed attacks on camps – including Zamzam and Abu Shouk – that were sheltering those displaced by earlier violence have now forced an estimated 400,000 to 450,000 people to flee again. According to the Office of the UN […]