Eritrea: Commendable progress in ensuring maternal and infant health
As a result of sustained awareness-raising activities in health facilities, commendable progress is being registered in ensuring maternal and infant health in Keren city. Sister Almaz Mebrahtu, head of health facilities in Keren, said that as a result of the strong efforts carried out, last year pre- and post-natal care coverage increased to 90%, while […]
Eritrea: Students’ week in Adi-Keih sub-zone
Students’ week has been conducted in Adi-Keih sub-zone under the theme “Our Culture – Reflection of Our Values and Identity.” The students’ week, in which students from 22 schools took part, featured cultural and sports competitions. Mr. Amanuel Mel’ake, head of culture, sports, and health in the sub-zone, said that the annual students’ week is […]
Royal Moroccan Football Federation Acknowledges Decision Rendered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) (https://FRMF.ma) wishes to reiterate that its appeal was ever aimed at contesting the sporting merit or performance of the teams involved in this tournament, but solely to ensure the proper enforcement of competition regulations. The federation reaffirms its commitment to respecting the regulations, ensuring the clarity of the competitive […]
Smartphone For All wins the Pinnacle Awards (Platinum) and Merit Awards (Gold) for Digital Inclusion, Accessibility and bridging the Digital divide
Smartphone For All (www.SmartphoneForAll.ai), a business committed to digital inclusion, has won the 2025 Pinnacle Awards (Telecoms and Wireless Category) Digital Inclusion&Accessibility Champion and the 2026 Merit Award (Telecoms and Wireless) Digital Divide. The Pinnacle Awards is a reputable global program honoring innovation and excellence across industries. According to Katie Lang, Executive Director of the […]
Central African Republic (CAR) Mining Minister to Drive Reforms and Investment Push at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
As the Central African Republic (CAR) advances efforts to industrialize its mining sector, Minister of Mines and Geology Rufin Benam Beltoungou will participate as a speaker at African Mining Week 2026 (AMW), scheduled for October 14-16 in Cape Town. His participation underscores CAR’s strategy to position its mining industry as a key driver of investment […]
World Health Organization (WHO) Donates Emergency Health Kits to Support Kenya’s Flood Response
The Ministry of Health has received emergency health kits from the World Health Organization (WHO) valued at approximately KSh 10 million to support Kenya’s response to the ongoing March–April–May (MAM) long rains and flooding affecting several parts of the country. The donation was received on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, […]
Uganda: Smiles for creatives as Members of Parliament (MP)s pass copyright law
Creatives following the proceedings of the House on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 from the public gallery burst into jubilation following Parliament’s approval of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The pent-up happiness followed a long wait by the creatives for the Bill that among others, directs that originators of creative works including musicians […]
Uganda Deploys 348 New Community Health Extension Workers to Strengthen Integrated Services Delivery
Uganda’s ambition to transform Primary Health Care through resilient community health systems entered a decisive phase on 4 March 2026, when a cohort of 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) was passed out in a high-profile ceremony held in Mbarara City and Rukungiri District. The passing out event marked not only the deployment […]
Dr. Rasha Kelej Continues to Advance Cancer Care in Africa by Providing 269 Oncology Scholarships for 34 African Countries and Beyond
Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to build cancer care capacity by providing around 269 Scholarships of One-year Clinical Training in many oncology sub- specialties, and One year and Two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Pain Management. Merck Foundation […]
South Africa: Communications and Digital Technologies Committee to Host Roundtable on Podcasting
The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will host a roundtable with podcasters and key stakeholders on 24 March 2026 under the theme: “A Multi Stakeholder Dialogue on Podcasting: Legislators, Policymakers, Regulators, Podcasters, and Industry Stakeholders Charting Balanced Regulation for Sustainable Growth, and Strong Accountability”. The roundtable comes amid the rapid growth of podcasting […]
