United States (U.S.) strengthens English Training for Madagascar’s Law Enforcement
The United States Embassy, through the English for Law Enforcement (ELE) program, is helping the Madagascar’s National Police and Gendarmerie Academies strengthen the English skills that officers need to communicate clearly during real operations, joint transnational criminal investigations, and information sharing with international counterparts. Today, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold and Acting DCM Richard Hays presented National […]
Ambassador GAO Wenqi Meets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rwanda Space Agency
On April 2, Ambassador GAO Wenqi paid a courtesy call on Mr. Gaspard Twagirayezu, CEO of Rwanda Space Agency. The two sides exchanged views on China-Rwanda cooperation in the space sector and expressed their commitment to deepening the consensus reached by the two heads of state at the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit, so as to […]
Ambassador Yin Chengwu Meets with the Country Representative of World Health Organization in Liberia Olushayo Olu
On April 2nd, H.E. Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Dr. Olushayo Olu, the Country Representative of World Health Organization (WHO) in Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the field of health. Ambassador Yin briefly introduced health cooperation between China and Liberia and China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and said that as one of the founding […]
Seychelles: Vice President Pillay outlines Cabinet decisions on public safety, system reform and service delivery
Faster action on dangerous trees, the introduction of a national addressing system, and a new national drug survey are among key measures approved by Cabinet, as Vice President Sebastien Pillay outlined a series of reforms aimed at strengthening public safety and improving everyday service delivery. Cabinet approved the decentralisation of dangerous tree management, transferring operational […]
Uganda: Stalled repairs to X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals irk Members of Parliament (MPs)
Legislators are furious that the refurbishment of X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals is has stalled because of non-compliance to procurement guidelines by the health ministry. The revelation came to light in a report from the Auditor General showing that the non-compliance with Section 60(6) of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, […]
Ghana Boycotts Africa Energies Summit as Industry Pushes Back Against Discrimination
Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing frustration across the African oil and gas industry over discrimination, exclusion and the marginalization of African voices at events that claim to represent the continent’s energy future. Energy Chamber Ghana has released a statement calling on […]
ER Group chooses Nairobi to accelerate East African partnerships and investment
Mauritian listed business group ER Group (https://ERGroup.mu) has established a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, and created a regional fund with equity partners to expand investment and partnerships across East Africa. The Group, created in 2025 through the merger of Mauritian business flagships ENL and Rogers, marks a new step in its regionalisation strategy by […]
African Development Bank Group commits $80 million to Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) first census in over 40 years
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has announced an $80 million contribution towards the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2). The announcement was made on 23 March 2026 in Kinshasa during a donor roundtable convening the census’s technical and financial partners. The Bank’s $80 million contribution represents a significant […]
How community shelters protect children and help women restore degraded lands in Niger
Community-built shelter in Tillaberi. Credit: Attou Moutari. Washington, USA, 03 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers to participate in land restoration work by providing shaded spaces for their children, protecting them from extreme heat and environmental hazards.The initiative has led to the construction of 662 shelters across six […]
Hilton Accelerates Sub-Saharan Africa Growth With Record Deal Signings
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced accelerated growth across Africa, signing a record 29 deals in 2025 across 15 countries. The global hospitality company is set to open more than 100 hotels across the continent, creating over 20,000 job opportunities and bringing Hilton’s total Africa footprint to more than 180 hotels trading and in the pipeline. The […]
