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On 17 February, in Addis Ababa, HE. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and current President-in-Office of the African Union (AU), expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to African leaders for his choice as President of the African Union. In his opening speech at the 37th session of the AU Conference of Heads of State and Government, he said he was grateful for […]

AU-IBAR recently organised a practical training event in Dakar, Senegal, in collaboration with the Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV), in an effort to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From February 12th to 16th, 2024, ten animal health professionals and technicians from the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Cote D'Ivoire, Niger, Mauritania, Guinea Conakry, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Djibouti met […]

Since the first reported cholera outbreak in Ethiopia on August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have continued to respond to the ongoing outbreak with technical and financial support from WHO and other stakeholders. The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step towards combating cholera in Ethiopia by setting up 17 standard cholera treatment centers across the country. This initiative, which […]

Olakunle Williams, CEO of energy company Tetracore Energy Group will speak at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) in Dubai this month. With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, Williams will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight into Africa’s energy landscape to the event. Named one of the ‘25 Energy Personalities to Watch’ by the African Energy Chamber, as well as the recipient of the Energy […]

At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns today, with thousands of families being displaced and forced across borders into Chad and South Sudan each week. “The impact of this conflict spans three countries – Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad - and has created the world’s […]

Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with MindMe International (MMI), a registered NGO based in Kenya. This collaboration aims to empower marginalized communities through sustainable development, with a focus on fostering positive change in young individuals' lives.  Central to this collaboration is the shared objective of transforming young participants into effective storytellers. The programme’s structured approach includes […]

RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSdelivers.com/), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, with over 80 years of technological expertise, is set to participate in the MTE Show in Jwaneng, Botswana, on the 8th of March 2024. With a legacy spanning over 80 years, RS is a global distributor specialising in a diverse range of services, including Maintenance, Repair, […]

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced a signed agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company that will introduce Le Méridien Hotels&Resorts to the shores of Zanzibar in 2025. To support the growing demand for premium hospitality accommodations in Tanzania, Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will feature 75 guestrooms as well as the brand’s glamourous, signature programming and experiences that will help guests discover the culture, coordinates and cuisine of the destination. “Zanzibar continues to grow […]

A lecture on the causes, consequences, and prevention of cervical cancer was conducted on February 17 for junior and secondary school students in the Central Region in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Education. During the lecture conducted at the Orrota Referral Hospital’s hall, Mr. Efrem Zebay, Head of Fertility Unit at the Ministry of Health, said that cervical cancer develops gradually and can be treated if detected early, […]