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President El-Sisi Returns to Egypt after Attending a Meeting of Regional and European Union (EU) Leaders in Cyprus

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 […]

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President Barrow Receives United States (U.S.) Embassy Chargé d’Affaires and African Union (AU) Sahel Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, and Regional Dialogue

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 […]

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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 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 […]

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African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy

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, […]

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Nigeria - Engagement Between Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) and Department of Facility Maintenance and Management, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)

Nigeria – Engagement Between Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) and Department of Facility Maintenance and Management, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)

On 22nd of April, 2026 the Tanzania delegation also engaged the Department of Facility Maintenance and Management of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, Nigeria, where the Overseeing Director and representatives from multiple divisions shared best practices in public asset maintenance, lifecycle management, and coordinated service delivery. This meeting offered actionable insights in line with […]

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United States (U.S.) Revitalizes Key Credit Guarantee Program to Boost Agricultural Trade with Nigeria

United States (U.S.) Revitalizes Key Credit Guarantee Program to Boost Agricultural Trade with Nigeria

The United States has expanded support for agricultural trade through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Export Credit Guarantee Program, known as GSM-102. The GSM-102 program provides U.S. government-backed credit guarantees and serves as an important tool for Nigerian banks and importers to use when sourcing essential agricultural inputs from the United States. This program supports […]

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Nigeria - Engagement Between Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) and Department of Facility Maintenance and Management, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)

Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) Study Tour to the Abuja Investment Company Limited

On 22nd of April, 2026 the TBA delegation also met with the Abuja Investment Company Limited, discussions focused on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for infrastructure financing, culminating in a site visit to the Garki Ultra-Modern Market a practical example of successful PPP implementation. This visit provided valuable, hands-on insights aligned with TBA’s mandate, further strengthening […]

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners unpack bottlenecks and solutions for formal cross border agritrade in Southern Africa

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners unpack bottlenecks and solutions for formal cross border agritrade in Southern Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Governments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), convened a high‑level policy dialogue at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to accelerate the transition of Sesame, Macadamia and Tomato value chains from […]

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South Sudan: Space for Peace – Resettlement of displaced families changes lives and livelihoods in Wau

South Sudan: Space for Peace – Resettlement of displaced families changes lives and livelihoods in Wau

In 2016, clashes between armed forces caused almost 40,000 people to flee Wau town in search of a safe haven. By 2020, many had resettled in other parts of the country while about 10,000 former residents remained in the Naivasha protection site, established by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and partners. Since then, […]

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Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milestone. Affecting the eye, trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, Globally, the disease remains endemic in 30 countries and […]

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