July 02
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Says Political Developments Could Hamper Efforts of Democratic Consolidation
Foroyaa
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Edward Amoako Asante, has said political developments in the region can hamper efforts of democratic consolidation if the developments… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Board Approves U.S.$35 Million to Improve Health Services in Gambia
Foroyaa
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved an additional $35 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to enhance the quality and utilization of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Successful Diplomatic Engagement At the Brics Forum
Ethiopian Herald
A few days ago Ethiopia took part in the BRICS political parties' forum as well as in the foreign ministers meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. At the parties' forum, Ethiopia was… Read more »
Liberia: Zorzor, Lofa County - USAID Mission Director Monitors Impact of Donated Medicines
New Dawn
USAID Mission Director Jim Wright visited the Lutheran Curran Hospital in Zorzor, Lofa County, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, to observe how the hospital utilizes USAID-donated… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Ambassador to Ethiopia Meets Country UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia
SNA
A delegation from the Sudanese mission in Addis Ababa, led by Ambassador El-Zein Ibrahim, held a meeting today, July 2, 2024, with the country representative of the United Nations… Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Slams Us With Warnings Over Debt, Deficits
The Herald
The US was the target of pointed criticism from the International Monetary Fund last week, with the organisation calling out everything from Washington's trade policy to its… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison
Premium Times
This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »
Sudan: UN Food Convoy Attacked, Supplies Looted Amid Worsening Crisis
UN News
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the… Read more »
Africa: Current Democracy in Africa Failing the Youth - Former UN Advisor
Accra Times
Using Kenya as an example, he advised African leaders to address the needs of their citizens, as the issues in Kenya are common in many African countries. Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Study Finds Median Wage in Ethiopia At 3,000 Birr - ILO Pushes for Minimum Wage Reform
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's discourse on the minimum wage received a fresh push with a study presented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) last week. Read more »
Egypt: Shoukry Receives the Director General of Operations At the World Bank
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received Ms. Anna Berdi, Director General of Operations at the World Bank, during her current visit to Egypt to discuss enhancing… Read more »
Egypt: Shehata - 'International Labor' Celebration On the 'World Day Against Child Labour'
Egypt Online
Hassan Shehata, Minister of Labor, confirmed that the Egyptian state is moving forward towards implementing the goals of the National Plan to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labor… Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank and the WTO Secretariat harmonize efforts to develop trade in Africa
Afreximbank
Today, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or "the Bank") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their… Read more »
Liberia: UNDP Convenes Online Dialogue On Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, convened an online meeting with experts and stakeholders on the carbon market. Read more »
June 30
Angola: IMF Program Safeguards Most Vulnerable Families
ANGOP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken into account the adoption of measures aimed at the most vulnerable families, during the implementation of its financing program, in… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
Nigeria: El Kanemi Win Federation Cup and Ticket to CAF Confederation Cup
This Day
*Rivers Angels stun FCT's Naija Raitels to lift the women's cup Read more »
June 28
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls
UN News
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a… Read more »
Tanzania: Resettlement Brings Renewed Hope for Congolese Refugee Family in Tanzania
UNHCR
After 28 years in Tanzania's Nyarugusu refugee camp, Ekyamba Alonda, 49, his wife Yohali and ten children, stand on the brink of resettlement to the United States of America,… Read more »
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
African Union
June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Sierra Leone's Dedicated Polio Vaccinators Hit Roads to Reach Millions of Children [press release]
WHO-AFRO
Using door-to-door vaccination and fixed vaccination centers in health facilities, the World Health Organization supported over 4000 vaccinators and healthcare workers in May to… Read more »
Africa: Commissioner Muchanga Calls for Action On Illicit Financial Flows
African Union
Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and… Read more »
Africa: Global Leaders Address Security and Peacekeeping Challenges At UN Police Summit
UN News
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. Read more »