Kenya’s Infrastructure Fund Signals Africa’s Shift from Potential to Prosperity
Op-Ed By Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Africa has decided to build its future now, not later—moving from potential to prosperity. Across the continent, governments are acting with greater clarity and intent to develop the infrastructure systems that will underpin industrialisation, trade, and long-term resilience. What is unfolding is not isolated progress. […]
Merck Foundation and Kenya First Lady mark a Landmark Moment for Supporting Girl Education with their “Educating Linda” Program at Kenya State House
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership with The First Lady of Kenya&Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” at the Kenya State House. The program was chaired by Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, CEO […]
Ambassador of Belarus D.Krasouski meets State Minister on Agricultural Investment and Input Supply Development Sector of Ethiopia
On April 16, 2026 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Kenya and Ethiopia (concurrently), Dzmitry Krasouski, met with the State Minister on Agricultural Investment and Input Supply Development Sector of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Sofiya Kassa. The parties discussed ways to intensify cross-sectoral cooperation, including a range of […]
Uganda – Shs46bn Idle Funds for Science Ministry leave Members of Parliament (MPs) furious
The Budget Committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to explain why Shs 46 billion meant for innovation remains unutilised for two consecutive financial years, raising concerns over accountability and stalled research interventions. The move follows findings by the Committee on Presidential Affairs, which revealed that despite the government releasing the […]
Youth Charter Calls for Stronger Youth-Focused Communiqué Following United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2026
Following active participation in the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urges the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all Member States to elevate youth engagement and strengthen support for the growing global sport for […]
Germany Discusses Strengthening Cooperation and its United Nations (UN) Security Council Bid with Seychelles
Acting Principal Secretary, Ambassador Beryl Samson, met H.E. Ambassador Wolfgang Hermann Dodd on his official visit to Seychelles, as Special Envoy to Campaign for a Non–Permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, for the term 2027 – 2028, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on 15 April 2026. He was accompanied by Germany’s Ambassador to […]
African States and Partners Call for Urgent and Coordinated Action to Save Migrant Lives Ahead of IMRF
African States and partners convene in Cairo to strengthen cooperation and advance practical solutions to prevent migrant deaths and disappearances along migration routes. Photo: IOM 2026 Geneva, Switzerland, 17 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- African States and partners have called for stronger, coordinated action to prevent migrant deaths and address disappearances along migration routes, […]
Known, Documented, and Ignored: Confronting the International Politics of Inaction
As the world focuses on the immense civilian toll in the Middle East, other crises continue to unfold with far less attention. They are often described as “forgotten crises,” but that label is misleading. Conflicts across Africa are well documented and analyzed, and they affect countless lives. What they lack is sustained action to address […]
First Group of US Deportees Arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
The first group of deportees from the United States has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital under a new bilateral agreement, according to government and airport sources. Fifteen individuals—seven women and eight men, mostly Latin American migrants from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador—landed at Ndjili International Airport after a roughly 26-hour flight routed through […]
How Africa Can Lead The Way On Sustainable Blue Food Production
This story is written and edited by WEF Blue foods have potential to play a vital role in creating healthier, more sustainable food systems and countries across Africa look particularly well placed to benefit. The are many advantages of blue foods – animals and plants that are captured or farmed in the ocean or in freshwater. They […]
