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"We aim to ensure that, as we support the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the Somali Security Forces (SSF), we are facilitating the handover to an empowered, well-equipped force with clear capacities,” said the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Head of UNSOS, Dr Aisa Kacyira Kirabo, during the recently concluded three-day workshop on Business Relationship Management and Digital Transformation. Twenty-eight personnel from the Somali Security […]

Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP) – the national oil company of Guinea-Conakry – has joined the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (https://apo-opa.co/49PYw2M) as a Bronze Sponsor. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the forum will showcase the continent’s leading energy prospects, including Guinea-Conakry's untapped hydrocarbon potential and pledge to renew and de-risk exploration. Guinea-Conakry is currently finalizing the terms of its 22-block bid round, which is expected to bring […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles and Commander in Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official launching of the 14th edition of Exercise Cutlass Express (CE24). The ceremony was held at the Seychelles Defence Academy Auditorium, Ile Perseverance, this morning. The Cutlass Express 2024 (CE24) is being sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and being conducted by U.S. […]

The Global Black Impact Summit opened in Dubai, featuring remarks delivered by Bermuda Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward and Black Impact Foundation Chairman Clarence Seedorf. The event is organized by Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com). There is a need for inspirational leaders who can guide the global Black community during times of crisis, Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward stated during the opening of Global Black Impact Summit […]

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the renowned international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa), proudly announces the extension of the Global Mercy’s stay in Sierra Leone. This affirms the commitment to addressing the surgical needs of the Sierra Leonean people and advancing healthcare education in the region. Since its arrival in Freetown in August 2023, the Global Mercy™ – Mercy Ships’ largest and newest hospital ship – has been delivering […]

At a conference in Tripoli dedicated to fostering "an inclusive, rights-based, and victims-centred transitional justice and reconciliation process in Libya”, UNSMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, withMr. Abdallah Al-Lafi, Vice President of the Presidential Council, Libyan and UN officials, and international experts, convened in an effort to ensure victims’ voices are central in the ongoing reconciliation process. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs […]

Malawi’s medium-term growth outlook is improving because of bold reforms undertaken by the government in 2023 to stabilize the economy, although other numerous downside risks related to climate change, continued foreign exchange challenges, delays in the implementation of key macro-fiscal and structural reforms persist. Growth is therefore expected to increase only moderately in 2024, according to the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM). The World Bank’s MEM provides a semiannual […]

The 20-mile journey from El Geneina, capital of Sudan’s West Darfur state, across the Chadian border to Adré has become a common escape route for people fleeing the violence that has gripped the city for nearly a year. After the Sudan conflict erupted in Khartoum last April, El Geneina quickly became a flashpoint in the fighting, and ongoing instability continues to send civilians in droves to neighboring Chad—including those from the Masalit community […]

The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is extremely concerned about a recent announcement that the global cholera vaccine stockpile has been exhausted. As a high number of countries are reporting outbreaks, more manufacturers—existing and new—must urgently help boost the global supply, said MSF. “The world’s oral cholera vaccine stocks have dried up,” said Dr. Daniela Garone, MSF’s international medical coordinator. “This is a worrisome situation as 16 countries worldwide are reporting […]