President William Ruto has asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation. The President appealed to leaders who do not support the broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism. He said the unity and transformation of the country are […]
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Atlanta Phambili: A Gateway for United States (U.S.)-South Africa Partnership
Download logo Atlanta Phambili – “forward” in Zulu and Xhosa – is a subnational diplomacy initiative which seeks to deepen bilateral ties between the United States and South Africa through City of Atlanta’s educational and research institutions, Diaspora connections, creatives industry, and economic dynamism. The initiative is a joint effort by the U.S. Mission in […]
Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health agency
In an update, the WHO said that an outbreak of mpox was declared in Burundi on 25 July, at around the same time that Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda also confirmed their own cases. The UN health agency noted that all of these infections – where patients’ symptoms included fever, joint pain and a widespread rash – […]
Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Attended Opening Ceremony of International Seminar on “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning”
On August 12, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong attendedthe opening ceremony of International Seminaron “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning” co-organized by Uganda’s Makerere University and China’s Xiangtan University. Academicians from Ugandan and Chinese Universities gathered here for a two-day seminar aimed at boosting understanding of the cultural exchanges between the two countries. Ambassador Zhang introduced the fruitful results of […]
Ghana: United States (U.S.) provides $75,000 to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council Office
The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has provided $75,000 (1,162,000 Ghana Cedis) to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council (UERPC) office. The UERPC works to promote peace and stability in the region by addressing conflicts through dialogue, mediation, and other non-violent conflict resolution […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Kenya Joint Committee holds meeting to enhance economic cooperation
Download logo The fourth session of the Joint Committee between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kenya was held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was co-chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and His Excellency Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora […]
Republic of Congo Economic Update: Designing fiscal instruments for sustainable forestry and economic growth
Download logo A new World Bank report released today shows that the Congolese economy is gradually recovering, with GDP growth estimated at 1.9% in 2023. Growth is projected to reach 3.5% in 2024, supported by oil and non-oil activities that are expected to increase by 4.2% and 3.5%, respectively. The recovery remains fragile, owing primarily […]
Mozambique: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission
Download logo In response to an invitation by the National Election Commission of Mozambique, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in Mozambique on 9 October. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has appointed Laura Ballarin Cereza, […]
President Boakai Applauds India on 77th Independence Anniversary
Download logo The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has congratulated the Government and People of the Republic of India on the occasion commemorating the 77th Anniversary of that country on August 15, 2024. “On the occasion commemorating the 77th independence anniversary of the Republic of India, I extend to you, […]
Crop insurance takes root in rural Ethiopia
Download logo When Yohannes Negash lost half of his wheat harvest to a crop disease known locally as wag, he asked himself, “how will I have the courage to plant again?” “I am a farmer, son of a farmer, grandson of a farmer and I could go on,” he recalls jokingly today, but with a sense […]