A Groundbreaking Global Series From Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr.
Featuring Global Voices of Resilience including King Geoffrey Wayabire of Eastern Uganda’s Bugwere Kingdom Globally respected leader, author, and visionary Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. announces the launch of his powerful new series, Say Yes When Life Says No — a timely program spotlighting resilience, reinvention, faith, and the courage to choose possibility in the […]
South Africa: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Conducts Oversight Visit to Ekapa Mine
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has concluded an oversight visit to Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape, following the tragic incident on 17 February 2026, which led to the entrapment of five mineworkers underground. During the visit, the committee urged the management of Ekapa Mine to continue its efforts around the clock […]
Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa
Africa’s first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics and treatment across the continent. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), the summit brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, health activists and […]
South Sudan: Türk urges immediate ceasefire as war crimes fears mount
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday he was horrified by growing accounts of serious violations during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, including gruesome killings of civilians, the destruction and poisoning of key water sources, and fresh waves of mass displacement. Over the past 17 days, over 160 civilians have been killed, […]
World Health Organization (WHO) supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance
Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as thousands of people fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to cross the border, placing increasing strain on health services and infrastructure in refugee-hosting communities. Since late 2025, more than 100 000 people have arrived in Burundi, most of them women and children, escaping […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Pregnant women among those detained without cause since October 2025 crackdown
Five months on from opposition protests banned by the authorities that saw hundreds of people arrested, including pregnant women, some are still being held even though they had no involvement in the protests, while others have been convicted in unfair trials, Amnesty International said today. In October 2025, a few days before the presidential election, […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident and Permanent Representatives Review their Achievements and Outlook for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s 2022–2026 Mandate
ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from 9 to 13 March 2026 for a strategic retreat to review achievements and discuss future perspectives regarding their contributions to the implementation of the Commission’s 2022–2026 mandate.The retreat, which also brings […]
Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?
When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land. Miss that window, and yields fall. Harvest too late, and crops are lost. Across the region, these delays are common; not for lack of labour, but for lack of access to affordable and scale-appropriate machinery. At the same time, […]
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign US$ 1 Billion Framework Agreement to Strengthen Trade and Economic Development
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$ 1.0 billion Five-Year Framework Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania covering the 2026–2030 period to strengthen cooperation and support the country’s economic development priorities through strategic trade finance and capacity-building initiatives. The signing took […]
Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small […]
