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  Government of Zimbabwe has started fulfilling its commitment to compensate Former Farm Owners (FFOs) claims under the Global Compensation Deed (GCD) signed in 2020. To date, 740 farms have been approved for compensation by the Land Compensation Committee. In this regard, Government disbursed US$3.1 million for the first batch of 378 processed farms. This amount is 1 per cent of the total compensation claim value of US$311 million. Last […]

  The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) will hold its 16th General Assembly from June 18 to 20, 2025 in Abidjan, capital of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme: Empowering the media: what strategies for financial and technological resilience and innovative content?   This high-level meeting will bring together Directors General representing the media, the broadcasting industry, officials, experts, academics, content creators from across the continent, representatives of […]

(Contributed Photo) By: Josia Shigwedha Namibia’s First Gentleman,Denga Ndaitwah, says President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah placed the country’s oil and gas portfolio under her office to safeguard it from corruption, as it is one of the sectors most vulnerable to abuse. Speaking at a student workshop held at Triumphant College in Khomasdal, Windhoek, under the theme  “Efficient Education as an Effective Weapon for the Future” Ndaitwah said some individuals had hoped the […]

  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has commenced the disaster impact assessment of the communities recently affected by attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Assessment teams are currently on ground in the impacted areas to evaluate the extent of the damage and identify the immediate needs of affected populations. Concurrently, arrangements are being finalized for the […]

  Last week, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) was proud to host the Scotland–Côte d’Ivoire: Research&Innovation Exchange, a dynamic and insightful webinar that brought together more than 50 attendees from both countries. The event focused on building bridges between universities, research institutes and innovation-driven organisations across Côte d’Ivoire and Scotland.  With representation from academia, research institutions, government agencies and private sector actors, the discussion explored how collaborative partnerships […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its strongest financial performance to date, with total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 surpassing US$ 1 billion for the first time in the Corporation’s history. This record performance marks a significant milestone in AFC’s mission to close Africa’s infrastructure gap through scalable, de-risked investments that attract global capital and deliver tangible development outcomes. […]

  Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who has traveled to Algeria for talks with senior officials regarding bilateral relations and international developments, attended a meeting on Tuesday evening with a group of Algerian intellectuals, cultural figures, and media activists. During the meeting, the Iranian foreign minister elaborated on Iran’s principled positions regarding various foreign policy issues, including support for resistance and the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, as well […]

  The Sri Lankan community in Tanzania came together to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 06 April 2025, in Dar es Salaam. The festive event was organized by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Tanzania, Hiran Sumanaweera, with the support of Sri Lankans residing in the country. Over 80 members of the Sri Lankan community participated in the celebration, which featured a variety of traditional New […]

  More than half of the 12 million people displaced by the two-year conflict in Sudan are women. In 2024, there was a staggering 288 per cent increase in demand for gender-based violence services, and while women are paying the highest price for the conflict, they are also raising the alarm that their voices have been excluded from diplomatic efforts to stop the war.  Sudanese women were at the forefront of the 2018–2019 […]