Landmark decision championed by a core group of African Member States led by Malawi 07 July, 2026 – Geneva, Switzerland – In a landmark second for world well being and human rights, African nations spearheaded the first-ever decision adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council in the present day, formally recognizing the profound and…
Ghana Postpones South Africa’s Ramaphosa Go to Amid Xenophobia Row Ghana has postponed a deliberate August go to by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising diplomatic tensions over anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. In keeping with Ghanaian officers, the go to was deferred due to the present local weather surrounding xenophobia, following the…
Libreville — The World Financial institution Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Sylvain Kakou as Nation Supervisor for the Republic of Gabon. This appointment displays the WBG’s dedication to strengthening country-level management and enhancing the event influence of its applications. In his new function, Mr. Kakou will work to strengthen partnerships with the federal government, personal…
The fast unfold of a uncommon Ebola pressure by way of Central and East Africa is testing native public well being authorities and elevating considerations in regards to the state of worldwide well being safety. The proliferation of a uncommon pressure of Ebola often called the Bundibugyo virus in Central and East Africa now constitutes…
Washington — The World Financial institution Group has accepted US$225 million in financing for the Built-in City Improvement and Resilience Venture for Jobs (PRODUIRE2) to strengthen local weather resilience, enhance infrastructure, and create extra and higher jobs in Larger Antananarivo and Larger Toamasina. Madagascar’s quickly rising cities face mounting challenges. In early 2026, cyclones Fytia…
Deep-sea mining is now not simply an environmental or financial problem – additionally it is an rising maritime safety problem. Malawi, Kenya and Madagascar are the primary African nations to take a stand on deep-sea mining (DSM). On the eleventh Our Ocean Convention in Mombasa in June, they joined 40 nations from internationally in endorsing…
Burkina Faso Army Accused of Trapping Civilians in Besieged Areas In Burkina Faso, civilians and support employees mentioned that the army is stopping folks from leaving cities underneath siege by jihadist teams, forcing residents to remain in perilous circumstances of starvation, insecurity and lack of entry to primary providers. Troopers have turned folks away from army…
To implement the landmark UN slavery decision, reparations ought to be outlined as a framework for reality, duty, restore, reconciliation and international justice. Ghana lately hosted a convention on Africa’s subsequent steps following the landmark United Nations (UN) decision declaring the trafficking of African slaves because the ‘gravest crime towards humanity.’ Ghana led the method…
AMASA launches industry-backed qualification to bridge South Africa’s media abilities hole As media channels multiply, shopper behaviour evolves and accountability expectations develop, South Africa’s media {industry} faces a brand new problem: making certain that expertise improvement retains tempo with the realities of contemporary media planning. In response, the Promoting Media Affiliation of South Africa (AMASA)…
Throughout well being programme supply, digital transformation is usually mentioned when it comes to instruments. However its actual check is whether or not it helps individuals make higher choices, sooner, within the locations the place lives are in danger. In Might 2026, greater than 500 delegates from 61 nations gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the…