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The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023; The list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2023 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias across the world and includes 2 Presidents, 3 Vice Presidents, 1 Prime Minister, Ministers, and Top CEOs of both for-profit […]

Last FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking (https://www.FIFA.com) of year largely unchanged; Argentina end 2023 on top; Panama crowned year’s biggest climbers. Only 11 men’s international matches have been played since the last FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking was released in November. Nine of those fixtures featured OFC teams who participated in the Pacific Games. The other two involved Colombia, who faced Venezuela and Mexico in friendlies. Given the lack of action, it is small wonder […]

1. Following the issuance of the Declaration on the Pastoral meaning of blessings, “Fiducia Supplicans” (pleading with courage) by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Fatih, we, the members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) (https://CBCN-ng.org), recognise our duty as Pastors to clarify the content of the document, given the various nuances of interpretation that it has already been given. 2. The Declaration seeks to clarify the […]

Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and 11th hotel in South Africa. Tucked between two renowned nature reserves, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, the hotel is located 2km outside of Hoedspruit in the heart of the grasslands in the Limpopo province and just 20 minutes from Eastgate Airport. Boasting majestic views of the […]

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the humanitarian crisis has reached dramatic heights in 2023, with massive levels of violence and displacement.  In North Kivu, armed clashes linked to the resurgence of the M23 armed group have forced up to one million people to flee their homes.  Often overshadowed, the provinces of Ituri and South Kivu are similarly wracked by relentless violence, causing grave repercussions for many people. While the humanitarian situation is […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) raises concerns about Ethiopia's escalating public health needs. According to the Humanitarian Response Plan 2023, 17.4 million people across the country are affected by a prolonged El Niño-induced drought, floods, and conflicts, with the Somali, Afar, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, and Southwest areas experiencing the most significant impact. The dire circumstances have triggered a surge in disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, measles, and dengue […]

The Federal Republic of Germany through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has provided EUR 10 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of nutritious meals to 25,300 primary school children in Karene district, northern Sierra Leone. With this contribution, WFP will provide nutritious, safe, and diverse meals to pre and primary school children in 115 schools from 2024 to 2028, using […]

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Artem Kozhin, met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday, 18th December 2023 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides also exchanged views on cooperation in the field of tourism, especially increasing the frequency of flights between Russia and […]

Survivors of gender-based violence are often stigmatized. Talking about and recognizing the issue, rather than shying away from it, is one important step in raising awareness on and preventing further cases of such assaults. By reporting on incidents of these crimes, journalists can also play a crucial role in addressing the problem, but only if such coverage is done in an ethical way. Police officers serving with the United Nations […]