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Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of oncologists in their countries by providing more than 140 Scholarships of One-, two- and three-years fellowship, diploma and Master Degree of […]

As conflict rages across Sudan, agriculture – a key pillar of food and income – is jeopardized for millions of people. Yet, some farmers have held the line. This photo series celebrates those farmers who cultivate against the odds to feed their families – and the nation. The outbreak of conflict in Sudan has upended the lives of millions of people. As of now, Sudan has become the largest displacement […]

Over three decades, AOW (www.AOWenergy.com) has seen the world change, navigating global crises, price fluctuations, and geopolitical shifts. AOW has continued to evolve throughout its history to respond to market needs, which includes expanding our programme to reflect African interests and priorities around the monetisation of hydrocarbons and the integration of transition fuels such as gas and hydrogen and new energies. The milestone 30th edition of AOW will see the integration […]

With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia. “I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of […]

UN Women Somalia in collaboration with other Humanitarian Country Team partners, including UNFPA, OCHA and the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a 3-day training for civil society organizations engaged in the humanitarian response in Somalia. The training, held in Mogadishu brought together civil society partners and women-led organizations under the women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection(LEAP) programme. The LEAP programme’s goal is to strengthen the protection and resilience of […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) made significant progress in enhancing environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe. Over the last three years, under the ACP-MEAS 3 project, a European Union-funded initiative that seeks to strengthen environmental governance and implement Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), Zimbabwe has made significant progress in policy development, sustainable agriculture research and development, mitigation of the impact of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), and promotion of […]

On 02 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited different SASSA offices in Cape Town. These oversight visits follow last month’s reports of at least 150 000 SASSA grant beneficiaries not receiving their payouts for January. SASSA is a national agency of the South African government, yet the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) receives regular complaints and queries about SASSA from beneficiaries in the […]

On 3 February 2024, His Excellency Mr. Puttaporn Ewtoksan, Former Ambassador of Thailand to Egypt, opened the Orientation Day Activity for the new students of the academic year 2023/2024, organised by the Thai Students' Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage, at Shabab Youth Club, Nasr City, which around 350 new students attended. On this occasion, the Ambassador advised the new students on studying and living in Egypt, as well […]

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa congratulates the trailblazing South African musician Tyla for winning her first Grammy Award. At the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Tyla won the Grammy for “Best African Performance”. South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting the awards for a fourth time and nominated for “Best Comedy Album”. Acapella group Just 6 were nominated in the […]