Eritrea: International Workers Day observed at national level
International Workers Day, 1 May, has been observed for the 35th time at the national level and for the 136th time at the international level. The commemorative event, conducted at the premises of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers under the theme “Workers’ Organization: Motivator for Development,” was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ […]
Ghana: Western Rail project to be captured under the Big Push Programme – President Mahama
“We are considering absorbing the Western Rail Line under the Big Push programme”, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. He was speaking at the 2026 May Day celebration in Koforidua in response to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The President explained that it is a project of interest because the completion of the Western Rail […]
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission on the Election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the successful conclusion of the elections of the President and Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, Republic of South Africa. He extends warm congratulations to H.E. Fateh Boutbig on his election as President, as well as to the […]
Eritrea: African Vaccination Week observed at national level
African Vaccination Week has been observed at the national level in Asmara on 30 April under the theme “Let Parents and the Community Work in Collaboration for Ensuring the Health of Our Children.” Mr. Amauel Girmatsion, head of communication and training at the Ministry of Health, said that the objective of the commemoration of African […]
Courtesy Call on His Excellency (H.E.) Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves LOURENÇO, President of Angola by Foreign Minister MOTEGI
On May 1, commencing at 10:40 a.m. local time (6:40 p.m. on same day, Japan time) for 30 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves LOURENÇO, President of Angola. 1. At the outset, President Lourenço expressed his welcome for Minister MOTEGI’s visit and expressed his gratitude on behalf […]
How Sabou Capital Is Unlocking Economic Growth Through Young Women And Youth Across West And Central Africa
Young people across secondary cities in West and Central Africa are building businesses that work. They’re rebuilding food systems, creating manufacturing jobs, and solving real problems in their communities. But when they try to scale, they hit a wall. The capital they need doesn’t reach them, not because their businesses aren’t viable, but because the […]
Advancing HIV Management And Care
HIV care is no longer just about viral suppression – it’s about future-proofing patient health, reducing long-term risk and creating a more sustainable healthcare system. By: Dr Katlego Lekganyane, GP at Platinum Health Medical Scheme As the life expectancy for people living with HIV continues to rise, the focus for healthcare systems has shifted towards managing […]
Students First: Higher Education Institutions in West Africa Convene to Redesign Student Support Systems for Success
Across Africa, higher education institutions increasingly recognize that student success extends beyond the classroom. Effective support systems, including mental health services, financial aid, academic advising, and student wellbeing, are essential for improving retention, performance, and graduate outcomes. Yet, in many institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, support systems remain fragmented, under-resourced, or peripheral to institutional strategy, limiting […]
From Oil Shock To Electric Shift: How African Cities Are Rewiring Transport For Energy Security
Dorcus Kamotho- Mureithi, Head of Communication, BasiGo As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettle global oil markets, their effects are felt far beyond producing regions. In cities such as Nairobi and Johannesburg, the consequences arrive quickly: higher fuel prices, weaker currencies, and rising inflation. For many African economies, this is not a temporary disruption […]
TDB Group And CDB Convene The 2026 CAIBA Senior Officials Meeting And China-Africa Development Finance Forum In Nairobi
The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and China Development Bank (CDB) convened today, at TDB Tower in Nairobi, the China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) 2026 Senior Officials Meeting, as well as the China-Africa Development Finance Forum. The CAIBA Senior Officials Meeting focused on the deepening of financial and development cooperation between members – in […]
