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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan welcomed a generous contribution of US$1.9 million from the Government of Japan. This will enable WFP to provide life-saving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people across the country. Japan’s contribution  comes in as the conflict in Sudan enters its tenth month and continues to spread across the country, resulting in record levels of hunger and displacement.   This support […]

Eritrean cyclists showcased their dominance at the Tour du Rwanda 2024, securing three prestigious jerseys during the exhilarating sprint finish of the second stage. Merhawi Kudus maintained his position as the leading African rider, while Akililu Arefaine was once again crowned the top young African rider. The competition was particularly fierce in the youth category, where Eritrean athletes secured three of the top five positions, with Akililu Arefaine claiming first […]

Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.  Catriona Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed ambassadors on developments across eight areas, including politics, security, women’s political participation, and humanitarian affairs. She expressed the UN’s “unwavering support towards […]

On February 16, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that mining cooperation is an essential part of China-Zambia cooperation. China is willing to develop high-quality mining cooperation with Zambia to deepen the cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road and implement consensus reached by the two Heads of State with concrete actions. The Chinese Embassy is willing to enhance cooperation […]

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP [1] for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the field of climate change and was given an A score, which is the highest rating. The CDP evaluates major companies and local governments worldwide on their efforts to tackle environmental issues. Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding […]

Eight countries across Africa and Asia to be supported through £17 million in new funding to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust (HALO); Their work will support the clearance of explosives, as well as raising awareness of the danger of mines; Combined with programmes announced last year in Ukraine and Afghanistan, more than 50,000 people are expected to benefit from the programme. The UK Government has today announced new funding […]

In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an aircraft belonging to the Qatar Armed Forces arrived in Kilimanjaro, the United Republic of Tanzania, carrying 49 tons of aid, including basic food and medical supplies, provided by Qatar Charity. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's support for those affected by the floods and landslides in northern Tanzania. The aid was received by a number of […]

In the dynamic mosaic of Africa's energy landscape, the Hyve Group plays a pivotal role, reaping substantial revenue from the continent's thriving markets. However, a glaring void persists within the corridors of power at Hyve Group – the absence of African leadership. This stark reality raises pertinent questions about the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, prompting the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) to call on Hyve Group to rectify this […]

On 18 February, on the sidelines of the 37th ordinary session of the AU Conference of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, the President of the Republic and the President-in-Office of the African Union, met with His Excellency Mr. Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian Prime Minister. The discussions dealt with ways to strengthen and develop bilateral cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries and promote […]