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The ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ambassadorial level held its 39th Ordinary meeting on the 23rd of November, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. The MSC deliberated on the engendering of a safer, more stable, democratic and prosperous West African region in view of the acknowledged commitment of Member States to the operationalisation of the ECOWAS peace and security architecture. In his welcome statement at the meeting, the ECOWAS Commission’s Commissioner for Political Affairs […]

The Government is seized of the flood situation in the country. President William Ruto said at least 70 lives have been lost and 36,000 households displaced following the intense downpour. He noted that the rains would continue, hence the need to prepare for unfolding emergencies. The President observed that the dire situation has necessitated an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday. “This will provide solid intervention mechanisms to help tackle the […]

Mauritius achieved another milestone in its quest to improving health and wellness of older people and promoting healthy ageing through training of a core team of trainers from multi-disciplinary background on integrated care for older people (ICOPE). Over the past few decades, Mauritius has been experiencing a rapid ageing of its population. The percentage of people aged 60 years and above was 9% in the year 2000, 18.7% in the […]

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani sees FIFA Forward (https://apo-opa.co/49VJNUX) projects in capital Nouakchott; USD 11.1 million in Forward funding used to improve football infrastructure; Mauritanian football on upward trajectory under Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) guidance. The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, has visited the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) headquarters to view the numerous FIFA Forward (https://apo-opa.co/49VJNUX)-funded projects on site. President Ghazouani visited the FFRIM facility in the capital, Nouakchott, where […]

The construction of a new dirt road connecting Adegolbo, Adi-Quala sub-zone, with Mai-Mine sub-zone has been finalized. Already, Harat Transportation Company has commenced providing public transportation services along the 55-kilometer road that was completed with the support of machinery at a cost in excess of 6.7 million Nakfa. The inaugural ceremony organized on 23 November was attended by Brig. Tekle Kiflai, Commander of the Central Command, Mr. Habteab tesfatsion, Governor […]

Somalia has formally been admitted to the East African Community (EAC). It joins Kenya, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania in the bloc. This follows the Friday decision by the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha. The meeting that succeeded the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change and Food Security also saw President Salva Kiir elevated to the […]

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has said Government through Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) is developing regulations for partnership with former Ethiopia First Lady, Azeb Mesfin Haile, to manage the Soroti Fruit Factory. She said this in response to Speaker Anita Among's query on whether the factory had been given out to a private investor, following pervious concerns by Soroti West Division MP Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, on the matter. The Speaker […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan will attend the upcoming 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28 UAE) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC ) to be held at Expo City, Dubai in November-December 2023, at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Whilst in Dubai, the President will also […]

Gender-based violence (GBV) ranks as the most important women’s-rights issue that Africans want their government and society to address, according to Afrobarometer’s (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/) latest Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/3GfPJdE). Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/3urm52h On average across 39 countries, almost four in 10 respondents say GBV is common in their community, though perceptions vary widely by country and demographic group. The survey findings reveal a mixed picture regarding GBV. While most Africans say that men […]