Dakar to host the first Yidan Prize Conference in Africa to champion and celebrate innovation in education
From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Dakar will host the first-ever Yidan Prize Conference in Africa, themed “Unleashing Africa’s potential: the role of education in a new era of development.” Held under the auspices of the Ministry of National Education of Senegal, the Conference is co-convened by the Yidan Prize Foundation, Associates in Research […]
South Sudanese youth demand inclusion in shaping a more peaceful future
Calls for unity, reconciliation, and the systematic inclusion of young people in governance architecture dominated the third annual convention of the Central Equatoria State Youth Union. Held under the theme “Youth are the Lead Actors for Sustainable Peace and Development,” the three-day forum served as a safe space for young leaders to deliberate on shared […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo): Ebola spreads as agencies brace for child victims
The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said on Friday. “Every day, cases are being identified in new health zones. And that reflects really the scale of this outbreak, a […]
Seychelles concludes negotiations on European Union (EU) – Eastern and Southern African (ESA) Economic Partnership Agreement
On 10 June 2026 in Balaclava, Mauritius, the European Union and four Eastern and Southern African States – Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles – announced the successful conclusion of negotiations to deepen the existing EU – ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) into a modern and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This was achieved through the […]
Seychelles: President Herminie Receives Final Assomption Island Inquiry Report
President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie, today officially received the final report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sublease and development of Assomption Island from Commissioner Judge Mathilda Twomey during a ceremony held at State House. The submission marks the culmination of six months of intensive work by the Commission, which was […]
Angola Strengthens Its Ebola Response Capacity
Following the National Training Meeting organized by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Angola has reinforced its commitment to preventing, detecting, and responding to Ebola threats. The initiative brought together more than 350 key participants from all provinces of the country. It produced concrete results, notably the strengthening […]
Seychelles: President Herminie Assents to Landmark National Assembly Administration Act 2026
A historic constitutional milestone was marked at State House today as President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie, gave his ceremonial assent to the National Assembly Administration Act 2026. The assent completed a legislative reform journey that began more than a decade ago during his tenure as Speaker of the National Assembly, culminating in a […]
20th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Global Forum on Islamic Finance to Convene in Azerbaijan
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan on 17 June 2026 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform for high-level dialogue, […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Holds Meeting on Governance Framework for New Appointments within the State
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority Major General Amr Adel Hosni, Head of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration Eng. Hatem Nabil, Director of the […]
How Angola Made Local Content a Strategic Pillar of its Oil & Gas Sector
Across Africa, local content has long been treated as a compliance requirement, added onto projects rather than built into them. Angola is charting a different course, positioning local participation as a central driver of long-term value. As NJ Ayuk explores in his newly released Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in Angola, the country is […]
