United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) SRSG Meets with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer and the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations on the Renewal of the UNOWAS Mandate
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), H.E. Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, met on Friday 13th February 2026, with the ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai, and the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations, […]
Eritrea: Commendable Utilization of Health Facilities
At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 17 and 18 February in the port city of Assab, it was reported that, as a result of growing public awareness on health issues, the utilization of health facilities in the Southern Red Sea Region has significantly increased. At the meeting, in which Ms. Amina Nurhusein, Minister of […]
Eritrea: Central Region Assembly Regular Meeting
The Central Region Assembly conducted its 24th regular meeting on 18 February under the theme “Our Disposition for Resilience and Development.” Mr. Abraham Semere, Chairman of the Assembly, noting that development programs in all sectors should be aligned with the set objectives and stages of implementation, called on members of the Assembly to actively participate […]
The Clean Cooking Quest: It’s Time for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to Fight for Africa – Not Against it
The U.S. has intensified pressure on the International Energy Agency (IEA) – signaling that it could withdraw from the institution unless it refocuses on its founding mandate of safeguarding global energy security. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said Washington is not satisfied with the Paris-based agency’s current direction, arguing that its modelling and outlooks […]
Africa Taps Regional Partnerships to Turn Critical Minerals into Economic Powerhouse
As Africa seeks to capitalize on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialization, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to unlock the continent’s full resource potential. Holding approximately 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves – including the largest global shares of platinum group metals (PGMs), manganese and […]
Uganda: Christians advised to observe Lent with spiritual reflection
The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira has urged Christians to meditate deeply on their inner attitude during the Lenten season, so as to learn oneself and process the convictions of the heart, spirit and soul. Presiding over the Ash Wednesday Mass at Parliament on 18 February 2026, the Bishop noted that […]
Seychelles: Appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB)
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms. Jutta Alexis as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB). Ms. Alexis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Edith Cowan University in Australia, as well as a Diploma in Secondary Education Teaching from the National Institute of Education. Her […]
Seychelles: President Herminie Proposes Elevating Japan Visit to Official Level as Seychelles–Japan Relations Approach Historic Milestones
As Seychelles and Japan prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in June 2026, President Dr. Patrick Herminie has called for a renewed and elevated phase of cooperation between the two nations, including the possibility of formalising new agreements at the highest level. The President made the remarks during a courtesy call by […]
Webinar: Tech talk: Creating the mine of the future
Technology in African mining is moving at a rate of knots. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital twins, technology is rapidly advancing exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG best practice and increased mine life. Mining Review Africa, in partnership with BME (a member of the Omnia Group) and the Council for Geoscience, […]
Central Bank of Iraq Hosts Islamic Development Bank Institute’s Workshop on Capital Adequacy Standards for the Banking Sector
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a five-day intensive capacity-building workshop titled “Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Islamic Banks” for the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), held from 8 to 12 February 2026 in Baghdad. The program was conducted in collaboration with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), reflecting a shared commitment […]
