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 A training program on management and leadership was conducted from April 4 to 7 for over 100 youths involved in youth organizations at the local and village levels in the Adi-Quala sub-zone. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Ghirmay Gebru, Head of the NUEYS Zoba Debub Branch, stated that the trainees came from the sub-zones of Emni-Haili, Mendefera, Dibarwa, Areza, Maymine, and Adi-Quala. He emphasized that the program aimed to expand […]

 The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by proclamation declared Friday, April 11, 2025, as “National Fast and Prayer Day” to be observed as a National Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Day is set aside as a day of supplication, prayer, fasting and meditation so that our efforts, as people, may be crowned with great achievements to the common cause […]

 Nornickel (https://NorNickel.com) has unveiled its strategy for the development of palladium-based technologies at the PGMs Industry Day, an international conference held in South Africa. The company’s experts shared insights into new technological developments that have the potential to redefine the use of platinum group metals (PGMs) extracted on the African continent, particularly in the fields of energy, electronics, and green technology.  The presentation attracted considerable interest from conference participants. Industry […]

 Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of speakers during the GITEX AFRICA Morocco press conference in Rabat, ahead of the continent’s largest […]

 Congo is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal mortality by introducing innovative tools, including the labour monitoring guide. Also known as the partogram, this is used to monitor the well-being of both mother and baby during active labour.  In use in the Republic of the Congo since 1993, the partogram supports decision-making in the event of complications, and helps reduce avoidable risks and deaths. In 2022, a simplified version was rolled […]

 Two years of war in Sudan have created a humanitarian catastrophe without parallel. Over 30 million people – nearly 65 percent of Sudan’s population – now need urgent assistance to survive. Attacks on civilians are relentless. Women and girls endure systemic sexual violence. The reported use of rape as a weapon of war paints one of the conflict’s darkest pictures. Meanwhile, lifesaving aid is being deliberately blocked as famine spreads […]

 A nine-year-old girl can now reach for the stars after life-changing surgery from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) restored movement to her arms, years after severe burns at age two left them fused in place. For Annica, from the Amparafaravola District of Madagascar, everyday tasks like getting dressed, raising her hand in class, or brushing her hair had become constant sources of frustration. As a toddler, she suffered significant second-degree […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms Flory Larue and Mr Antoine Marie Moustache as two new Members on the Board of the Seychelles Islands Development Company Ltd (IDC). Their appointment is in accordance with Section 58 (1) (d) and Section 58 (1) (e) of the Public Enterprises Act, 2023, respectively. Both Members have been appointed effective from 1st April 2025, for the remaining term […]

 Eritrea’s 34th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Our Cohesion: Our Armour,” announced Ambassador Zemede Tecle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. Speaking to the Eritrean News Agency, Ambassador Zemede stated that this year’s theme is both timely and reflective of the Eritrean people’s unwavering commitment to the country’s core principles. He further noted that all necessary preparations are underway, both domestically and abroad, to ensure a vibrant and memorable celebration […]