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  When an apple a day doesn’t keep the doctor away, access to healthcare is vital. At the Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau, more than 400 people have enjoyed free medical check-ups and treatment for free, courtesy of peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “I have been properly examined and given the medications I need, and so will they,” said […]

  His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, in the capital, Brazzaville, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, expresses its sincere appreciation to the Trump administration for its unwavering support in advancing the Mozambique LNG project, a monumental initiative led by TotalEnergies that is set to reshape the energy landscape in Mozambique and across Africa. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has approved its $4.7 billion loan for the project, a decision that provides a much-needed […]

  A meeting focusing on the preservation of intangible heritage and its transmission to future generations was held in Haikota sub-zone. The meeting was attended by public representatives, Government institutions, students, and area administrators. During the meeting, experts in the field provided extensive briefings on the meaning and types of intangible heritage, emphasizing its importance for preservation and documentation. They highlighted that intangible heritage reflects the identity, values, and history […]

  From March 13 to 18, the grandeur of Moscow Fashion Week (www.MoscowFashion.ru) will sweep over the Russian capital, encapsulating the essence of the fashion season. This prestigious event serves as a global stage for African designers to unveil their creative prowess to the world. In addition to designers and fashion experts, Moscow Fashion Week will also be attended by media representatives, as well as buyers and business representatives from […]

  The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place from March 24-26 in Brazzaville, will feature a workshop led by legal firm CLG (formerly Centurion Law Group) that aims to address the unique challenges faced in Congo’s energy investment sector. As part of a strategy to spur energy investment and socioeconomic development, the Republic of Congo has initiated a number of strategies to drive resource monetization, project development and local […]

  The World Bank approved today a US$31 million project aimed at strengthening the socio-economic foundations of underserved regions in Djibouti by enhancing human capital and expanding economic opportunities. The Integrated Community Resilience Project will focus on improving basic infrastructure and services, strengthening social safety nets, and boosting economic opportunities for vulnerable communities. By linking safety nets with livelihood opportunities and broader socio-economic development, the project will foster resilience, inclusion, […]

  Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa, today flagged off a consignment of essential HIV commodities at the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) to ensure uninterrupted care for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) across the country.  Speaking at the event, Dr. Barasa reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to sustaining the HIV response, despite global funding challenges. Accompanied by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, […]

  More than 400 children in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were recruited by armed actors in January and February this year, with some as young as 14 years and some reported picked up from schools and the streets and put at immediate risk of violence, said Save the Children. Save the Children’s local partners working on child protection in North and South Kivu documented more than 400 cases of […]