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By: Selma Taapopi The International University of Management (IUM) founder, Professor David Namwandi, has cautioned the higher learning institution’s first-year students against plagiarism and instead opt for originality in the pursuit of their qualifications. Professor Namwandi made the call at IUM’s opening ceremony of the 2025 academic year. Professor Namwandi, who is also the chairman of the IUM governing council, informed the first years that the institution believes in originality […]

  The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization Ethiopia country office and other key partners, has officially launched the 7th Edition of the Ethiopian Essential Medicines List (EML). This milestone underscores Ethiopia’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines for all. The updated EML aligns with the 23rd WHO Model List of Essential Medicines […]

  As the conflict in Sudan continues to drive mass displacement, an estimated 500 Sudanese refugees are arriving daily in Alkufra, a remote border city in southern Libya. The health system in Alkufra, not designed to support such a large population, is now overwhelmed, leaving many refugees without access to essential healthcare. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that without urgent international support, the situation will deteriorate further, with devastating consequences […]

  Recognizing the critical role of tourism as a driver of regional integration and economic growth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a multi-day capacity-building program in Banjul, The Gambia, on March 17, 2025. This initiative aims to equip stakeholders with the necessary tools to enhance tourism standards, foster investment, and strengthen cooperation across all 12 ECOWAS Member States. The program is implemented in accordance with […]

  African Newspage (www.AfricanNewspage.net), a leading Pan-African digital publication reporting Africa’s development, has entered into a content partnership with Project Syndicate (www.Project-Syndicate.org), an international nonprofit media organization that publishes and syndicates original, engaging, and thought-provoking commentaries by global leaders and thinkers on a variety of global topics. Whereas African Newspage seeks to bridge the gap in African media’s reportage of sustainable development issues, guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and […]

  The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Wendy Didon as the new Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Seychelles at State House this morning. Mrs. Didon’s appointment follows recommendations by the Constitutional Appointments Authority (CAA), in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution of Seychelles. During the ceremony, she took the Oath of Allegiance and […]

  Experts from ECOWAS Member States and Commission, as well as regional organizations dealing with environmental and fisheries issues, are meeting from 18 to 21 March 2025 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to discuss the issue of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa. Initiated by the ECOWAS Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, this regional meeting aims to establish a regional cooperation framework to improve […]

  Ghana has made great strides in ensuring healthcare services are available to its citizens. However, access alone is not enough—quality matters just as much. To bridge this gap, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth&Development Office (UKFCDO), launched the Quality of Care (QoC) assessment as part of the Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA). The QoC module […]

  The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by Vice President Mr. Ahmad Afif, presided over the official handover ceremony of the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) headquarters at Union Vale this morning. Funded through a generous grant from the People’s Republic of China, construction of the state-of-the-art facility commenced in April 2019 and was carried out by Hunan No.6 Engineering Co. Ltd. Despite delays caused by the […]