United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Madagascar launch new Programme for Country Partnership to drive industrial transformation
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of the Republic of Madagascar, through the Ministry of Industrialization and Private Sector Development, have signed a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) for the period 2026–2030. The agreement was signed at UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller and Minister of […]
Cabo Verde Hosts Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Vision 2050 Advocacy Session, Advancing Citizen-Driven Regional Integration
The ECOWAS Commission, under the leadership of its Vice-President, H.E. Damtien L. TCHINTCHIBIDJA, convened in Praia, Republic of Cabo Verde, on 27 April 2026, a national advocacy and awareness session on the ECOWAS Vision 2050, bringing together government authorities, the diplomatic corps, private sector actors, civil society organisations, and technical and financial partners to advance […]
Egypt – President El-Sisi Meets President of Hiroshima University
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of Hiroshima University, Mitsuo Ochi, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif, Vice President of the University Shinji Kaneko, and Japan’s Ambassador in Cairo Fumio Iwai. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President […]
Seychelles and Moldova establish diplomatic relations
On the 28th of April 2026, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Moldova established diplomatic relations in the spirit of promoting bilateral cooperation and the strengthening of friendship. The establishment of diplomatic relations is founded on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect for fundamental norms of international law. […]
Enhancing preventive livestock healthcare services for frontline teams in West Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Virtual Learning Center for West Africa (VLC SFW), successfully conducted an online course entitled “Preventive Livestock Healthcare for the Frontline Animal Health Team for West Africa” from 26 January to 26 February 2026. This course aimed to introduce practical ways for veterinary paraprofessionals […]
Nigeria’s Heat Crisis Is Fueling a New Wave of Startups
LAGOS, Nigeria, 29 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to protect crops, reduce food spoilage and livestock losses, and equip hospitals and outdoor workers to anticipate and withstand extreme conditions. BFA Global, FSD Africa, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & […]
Huawei’s Girls In ICT Day Connects Young Women To Tech Careers
Huawei South Africa’s annual Girls in ICT Day gave young women practical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The day also celebrated their role in the digital economy, not only as future participants but as young innovators who can help shape what comes next. Hosted by Huawei South Africa in […]
Heifer International Welcomes Former Mali Minister Safia Boly To Lead Its Africa Programs
Heifer International announced today the appointment of Safia Boly as senior vice president for Africa of the global development organization, effective immediately. Boly, a former government minister in her native Mali, will lead Heifer’s work in the region in support of smallholder farming communities as active participants in sustainable food and agricultural systems. Boly brings to the position her valuable […]
Medical Aid Alone Is Not Enough For Long-Term Healthcare Planning
By Brian Harris, General Manager: Operations at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions 23 April 2026 Medical aid is often seen as the foundation of healthcare cover in South Africa, and it remains essential. However, it is no longer sufficient on its own to cover the full cost of treatment, leaving members exposed to co-payments and shortfalls. As […]
How Neglected Legacy Systems Undermine Modern Cybersecurity
By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies Even in a world defined by rapid digital transformation, one persistent and underestimated threat continues to undermine cybersecurity resilience: legacy software vulnerabilities. Many organisations, particularly those with long-established IT environments, still rely on outdated systems or applications due to operational convenience, compatibility requirements, or financial constraints. […]
