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 Sixty (60) military and police personnel serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) recently completed a five-day training aimed at enhancing their knowledge on women’s critical role in peacekeeping. The training, organised by the AUSSOM Protection, Human Rights and Gender (PHRG) Division for Gender Focal Points and Female Engagement Team leaders, focused on integrating gender perspectives into mission operations to enhance gender equality and inclusiveness. […]

  The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the allied Alliance Fleuve Congo have threatened, detained, and attacked journalists, critics, and civil society activists since capturing Goma in January.  Restoring a measure of normalcy to the M23 occupied cities of Goma and Bukavu will mean allowing journalists and activists to do their jobs without threats, violence, or worse. 4 The European Union, its member states, and other concerned governments should urgently adopt further […]

 Ahead of the Senior Officials Meeting on Sudan taking place in Brussels on March 13, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) today urged international donors from around the world to step up to meet the moment and urgently release funds to support the humanitarian response ahead of the start of the rainy season in May/June in order to support millions of people in Sudan in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The […]

 ​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 57th National Day celebrations of the Republic of Mauritius as the Chief Guest. 2.​ During the celebrations, President of the Republic of Mauritius H.E. Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (G.C.S.K) award, the highest civilian award of Mauritius, on Prime Minister Modi. This is the first time that an Indian […]

 With aims to advance the country’s gas monetization agenda, the Republic of Congo is preparing to release a Gas Master Plan, which promises significant socioeconomic benefits and industrial growth. Developed by Congo’s national oil company Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo in collaboration with data and analytics solutions company Wood Mackenzie, the plan is set for launch at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) this March in Brazzaville.  Demonstrating a […]

 Malawi could generate up to $30 billion (https://apo-opa.co/4bJnYZL) from mineral exports between 2026 and 2040, with annual revenues expected to hit $3 billion by 2034, according to the World Bank. The financial institution projects the sector to account for 12% of the country’s GDP by 2027, driven by new projects and the expansion of existing production initiatives. As prospects within Malawi’s mining industry continue to grow, the upcoming African Mining […]

 The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support, including boats and motorcycles to reach remote communities along the Congo River.  The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever which remain a persistent threat in hard-to-reach areas. Speedy response WHO delivered 79 outboard motors, […]

 To safeguard public health, the Cabinet has approved a nationwide asbestos removal initiative from all public and private facilities.  This initiative aims to mitigate the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Asbestos, widely used in Kenya’s construction industry during the 1960s and 1970s, remains present in government buildings, hospitals, schools, and even water supply systems.  Classified as a human carcinogen, asbestos exposure is linked to severe health conditions, including […]

  Top 100 startups from across Nigeria will compete for cash prizes totaling ₦100 million and alongside valuable business to business meetings with angel investors. Dotmount Communications, publishers of Pleasures Magazine (www.PleasuresMagazine.com.ng) is the organizer. The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards (AIDCA) is set to host the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition (EPC) finals in Abuja, Nigeria, in partnership with SeedsPad Qatar and Keystone Bank. This event will spotlight the […]