Staff Writer

 In the village of Mafam, in eastern Guinea-Bissau, Adama Djau had to travel over two hours by public transport on poorly maintained roads to reach the nearest hospital. Pregnant with twins and having a high-risk pregnancy, the 21-year-old was concerned for her health and that of her babies. When her doctor informed her about Casa das Mães, a home providing care for pregnant women at risk, Adama decided to utilize […]

 The World Bank Task Team concluded its first implementation support mission to Kenya, aimed at kick-starting the Kenya Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPPR) Project under the regional HEPRRP program.  The mission included field visits to key agencies such as the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL), and the Kenya Biovax Institute (KBI) to assess project readiness and compliance with signed agreements. Discussions focused […]

 Following the example of the international community, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday 05 March 2025 at the Azalaï Hotel in Dakar. This year’s celebration, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS, was an opportunity to discuss the situation of women in West Africa, particularly as regards respect for their […]

 The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com), a membership organisation seeking to facilitate commercial success by connecting Scotland and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a partnership in terms of which APO Group will provide strategic communications support to SABA in its activities aimed at fostering business relations and facilitating trade between Scotland and the African continent.   […]

 The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has released the 9th edition of its Global Gas Outlook 2050, offering an in-depth analysis of the future of natural gas. A flagship publication in the global energy landscape, this latest edition explores key trends and developments in the natural gas market. Aligning with the ambitions of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 – the continent’s premier energy event – the […]

 Chief Amet Mabior Yel, a 72-year-old traditional leader in Madhol Payam, Awiel East County, could not hold back his excitement. Dressed in his traditional chieftaincy attire and singing at the top of his voice while performing his favorite traditional dance, Yel was witnessing a historic moment in his lifetime —the grand opening of Madhol hospital - located just meters away from his house. Mr. Yel, accompanied by five of his […]

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, met with a delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 10th March 2025. The delegation, headed by Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, is currently on a promotion mission in Seychelles from March 10th to 14th. During the meeting, Honourable Dersso and Minister Radegonde touched on Seychelles’ reporting obligations under human rights treaties, […]

 In celebration of Commonwealth Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is calling for enhanced collaboration and a unified approach to leverage the power of sport for development and peace. As nations across the Commonwealth come together to honour shared values and aspirations, it is imperative that we recognise the unique role of youth and sport in driving positive change within our communities. Sport has long been recognized as a powerful tool for fostering […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El-Sherbiny. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi was briefed on the executive status of the Ministry of Housing projects, including projects allocated to Egyptian expatriates, within the framework of the state's efforts to strengthen ties between Egyptian expatriates and their homeland. The executive […]