Download logo On August 13, Eswatini’s Supreme Court overturned a 2016 High Court decision that declared several repressive provisions of the 1938 Suppression of Terrorism Act (STA) and 2008 Sedition and Subversive Activities Act (SSA) invalid. The 2016 High Court decision had declared that several sections of SSA and STA violated the rights to freedom of association, expression, and […]
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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Champions Economic Self-Sufficiency for Africa's Transformation
Download logo At the 5th anniversary celebration of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the need for Africa to prioritize economic self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on external aid. Speaking on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the President […]
Ghana: New Development Cooperation Must Center on Partnership and Mutual Accountability
Download logo In a speech delivered at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo called for a new development cooperation paradigm that is centered on partnership, mutual accountability, sustainability, and local ownership. Addressing the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the […]
President Akufo-Addo Calls for Rethinking of Africa's Development Cooperation Framework
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana urged African leaders and international development partners to critically reassess the current development cooperation framework. Speaking on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” the President […]
President Ramkalawan sends message to Prime Minister Modi on India’s 78th Independence Day
Download logo The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, as well […]
"Technology, Education and Health Key to Needed Transformation" – President Akufo-Addo
Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, the President delivered a speech on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) helps Eastern Equatoria government return 11 abducted children to their families
Download logo In April 2024, armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area carried out brutal attacks on villages in Kauto, Kapoeta East, killing 32 people, injuring 22 others, and abducting 35 children. In the aftermath, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), State authorities and other partners immediately began intensive advocacy to secure […]
First ever full virtual court takes place in South Sudan with support from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Download logo As storm clouds gathered over the skies in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile state in South Sudan, last week, there was an unexpected silver lining. A long-awaited trial was taking place through video conferencing, where the accused—who had been detained since December 2023 on a murder charge—was finally getting his day in […]
Showmax.com hijacks Matchday Live to revolutionise Premier League viewing across Africa
In an awkward, live conversation with Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona – in his debut appearance on Matchday Live – host Julia Stuart and Owen Hargreaves attempted to placate the notorious Red Devils' captain. Their efforts were in vain, as the Frenchman eventually tired of the conversation and stormed off the set. He offered a […]
Joint Statement from the United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations
Download logo “The delegations in Geneva welcome the decision by the SAF to open the Adre border crossing – a critical step for saving lives and preventing the spread of famine and we look forward to seeing the first convoys cross in the coming days. We call on the RSF to take immediate steps to […]