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''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha district Women and Children's Affairs Office, challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition – female genital mutilation (FGM). The answers provided by the elders reflected a struggle between tradition and the growing realization of the severe health […]

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Zambia Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the Ministry of Health, to bring much-needed aid as 62 districts across the country battle the outbreak of cholera that has placed its vaccination rollout under pressure as stocks face increased demand. Mukuru Country Manager, Ken Mbewe, says, “I am pleased to report that we successfully carried out the donation on […]

In the arid lands of Somalia, where recurring droughts, famines, and floods afflict the population, women and girls in particular bear the brunt of climate-induced crises. Yet, despite Somalia's dual challenges of climate crises and armed conflict, a transformative initiative is reshaping lives, offering alternative livelihood opportunities, and bolstering resilience among the most vulnerable. The Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access, and Protection of Women and Girls in Crisis (LEAP) Programme, generously […]

In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR) on Monday, January 29, 2024. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the project launch was attended by H.E. Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, H.E. Dr. Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Dr Dereje Duguma, the State Minister of Health, H.E. Dr. Mesay Hailu, Director General of […]

H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will visit Libya on 7 February 2024. During the meetings, bilateral relations as well as current developments in Libya and the region will be discussed.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.    

Countries participating in the High-Level Ministerial Conference on Middle-Income Countries (MICs), which concluded on February, 06, 2024 called for a paradigm shift in international cooperation for sustainable development. "The participants stressed the need for a paradigm shift in international cooperation to promote fair, inclusive and just transitions towards sustainable development", according to the final declaration of the international conference. They commended the initiative of the Kingdom of Morocco, as Chair […]

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai inaugurated the nationwide distribution of 150,000 blood bags and essential supplies at the KBTTS headquarters in Nairobi, enhancing the country's blood collection efforts. This initiative marks a significant stride towards a healthier Kenya, ensuring a robust and accessible blood supply vital for medical emergencies and surgeries. PS Kimtai emphasized that by securing blood resources, lives are preserved, strengthening the foundation of a […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to attract “modern investors” to develop its $24 trillion of untapped mineral deposits in partnership with Congolese companies, the leader of its private sector regulatory body told the mining industry at the 30th annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), told a packed auditorium […]

The 34th anniversary of the ‘Fenkil’ Operation, set to take place from February 9th to 11th in Massawa, is poised for commencement under the theme “Fenkil: Tunes of Liberation.” This was confirmed by Ms. Zeineb Omar, the chairperson of the Holidays Coordination Committee in the Northern Red Sea Region. Ms. Zeineb elaborated that the three-day event will be marked by a diverse array of activities including sports competitions, general knowledge […]