When women farm better, Eswatini eats better
Eswatini’s agricultural future depends on farmers who have long been overlooked. A new gender-responsive toolkit, developed by ITC, the EU, and partners, is putting tools, training, and recognition where they are needed most. In Eswatini, women do much of the work in agriculture. They plant, weed, and harvest, yet they rarely own the land they […]
Indigenous Peoples gravely vulnerable to Ebola epidemic, warn United Nations (UN) independent experts
UN human rights experts* today expressed deep concern over the resurgence of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, warning that the deadly virus predominantly impacts Indigenous Peoples. “Declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, the Ebola outbreak is most prominent within or […]
Togo Hosts the 8th Annual Forum of National Volunteer Agencies in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region
From 2 to 4 June 2026, Lomé will host the 8th Annual Forum of National Volunteer Agencies in the ECOWAS region. Organised under the theme ‘From knowledge to action: practical tools and reliable data to strengthen the role of volunteering in the ECOWAS region’, this forum brings together stakeholders in the volunteering sector from our […]
Eritrea: Construction of Elementary School in Gogni Sub-Zone
An elementary school has been constructed in Dele administrative area, Gogni sub-zone, at a cost of over 3 million Nakfa. Eng. Mengisteab Berhane, head of town planning and infrastructure in the Gash Barka Region, said that the school, constructed in collaboration with the regional administration and members of the Defense Forces, includes five classrooms and […]
Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI and His Excellency (H.E.) Mr. Cosgrow, Principal Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Blue Economy of Seychelles
On June 3, from 3:50 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. ONISHI Yohei, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Wallace Cosgrow, Principal Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Republic of Seychelles, who is currently visiting Japan. At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI extended […]
African brands rebound to 15% of the most admired brands in Africa, recovering from a historic low of 11%. MTN and Dangote lead Africa’s rankings.
2026 HIGHLIGHTS African brands rebound to 15% of the Top 100, up from a historic low of 11% in 2025, the sharpest single-year resurgence the survey has recorded. Nike retains #1 overall for the ninth consecutive year, leading the Top 100, the Sports & Fitness category and the non-African sustainability ranking. MTN (spontaneous recall) and […]
Security Cooperation with Niger Overlooks Rights Violations
US and Italian Military Assistance Should Promote Civilian Protection, Accountability The United States delivered US$2.3 million worth of military equipment to Niger’s armed forces, including uniforms, protective gear, and medical supplies on May 26. The US said the assistance will strengthen cooperation against terrorism and disrupt criminal networks while helping Niger secure its borders. Washington has been pursuing closer […]
Standard Bank Takes The Lead In Creating Value With AI; Ranked South Africa’s Most AI-Mature Bank
and #2 across Middle East and Africa Standard Bank Group is leading in AI maturity in South Africa and ranked second overall in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) according to the inaugural Evident AI Index for Banks. The ranking reinforces Standard Bank’s pioneering position in embracing AI, with the Group also ranking first in […]
DRC Elites Awards Opens Nominations As Kinshasa Prepares To Honour The Architects Of A New Congo
ENGLISH: DRC Elites Awards opens nominations as Kinshasa prepares to honour the architects of a new Congo A quiet shift is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Not in boardrooms alone, but in the rising visibility of those who are quietly rebuilding a nation. The inaugural DRC Elites Awards, set for 28 August 2026 in Kinshasa, […]
Ramaphosa Pledges Stronger Measures Against Illegal Migration While Rejecting Xenophobia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, arguing that illegal migration is placing growing pressure on public services while warning against xenophobia and violence targeting foreign nationals. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking during a national address on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said migration could benefit the […]
