Royal African Society Appoints Professor Benedict Oramah as Second Patron
The Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is pleased to announce that its members have unanimously elected Professor Benedict Okey Oramah as the Society’s second Patron at an Extraordinary General Meeting. Professor Oramah joins the Society as Second Patron at this significant moment in the Society’s history, as it marks its 125th anniversary. A globally recognised economist […]
Vantage Capital Invests $45 Million in International Group for Modern Coatings (MIDO), a Leading Egypt-Based Specialty Paints and Coatings Manufacturer
Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has provided $45 million of mezzanine debt funding to the International Group for Modern Coatings (“MIDO”), a leading Egyptian manufacturer of specialty paints and coatings. This transaction marks Vantage Capital’s third investment in Egypt and is among the largest mezzanine debt transactions in the country’s history. […]
Eritrea: World Malaria Control Day Observed at National Level
World Malaria Control Day, 25 April, was observed at the national level in Embaderho, Serejeka sub-zone, under the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” Ms. Himan Woldegergis, representing the sub-zonal administration, said that as a result of the strong efforts being exerted, the prevalence of malaria has significantly declined. Mr. […]
Ambassador Yin Chengwu Delivers a Lecture at the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute of Liberia
On April 24, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, delivered a lecture entitled “How the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) proposed by China could benefit developing countries”, at the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute(FSI) of Liberia. More than 100 people attended, including Hon. Reginald Goodridge, Director General of the FSI, H.E. George Wallace, H.E. Olubanke […]
Eritrea: Tour of inspection to developmental sites
Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, and Dr. Woldai Fitur, head of the Investment Center at the Office of the President, conducted a tour of inspection to assess the progress of development programs in the sub-zones of the Southern Region. During the tour, conducted from 16 to 22 April in the sub-zones of […]
Ambassador Gao Wenqi Calls on Chairperson of Rwanda National Commission for Human Rights
On April 24, Ambassador GAO Wenqi called on Ms. UMURUNGI Providence, Chairperson of Rwanda National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR). The two sides recognized that bounded by similar historical experiences, China and Rwanda are like-minded partners. The two sides will deepen exchanges, enhance mutual trust, step up pragmatic cooperation, and bring more benefits to the […]
President El-Sisi Returns to Egypt after Attending a Meeting of Regional and European Union (EU) Leaders in Cyprus
This evening, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to the homeland, following a visit to the Republic of Cyprus. During the visit, the President participated in a consultative meeting attended by leaders of several Arab states and representatives of the European Union and its institutions. On the sidelines of the gathering, President El-Sisi held a bilateral […]
President Barrow Receives United States (U.S.) Embassy Chargé d’Affaires and African Union (AU) Sahel Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, and Regional Dialogue
In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul. Their discussion centred on the friendship and partnership between the US and The Gambia in various areas of development, including migration, business opportunities, transitional justice, and support through multilateral organisations such as the International Monetary Fund […]
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen, United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) and partners warn in new report
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, with crises increasingly concentrated in a core group of countries, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, released today by an international alliance. In its tenth edition, the GRFC shows that acute hunger has doubled over the past decade, with two […]
African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. At the opening ceremony, […]
