Source: British High Commission Nairobi |

By land and by sea: The United Kingdom (UK) supports United States (US)-led military exercises improving African security and stability

The UK Armed Forces are working with allies to deliver joint exercises with African partners to protect our people, prosperity and shared values

The UK Armed Forces have been one of the biggest contributors to two large-scale military exercises that are reaching their climax this week across the land and sea of East Africa. The United States is leading both exercises and has brought together over 2,000 personnel from the armed forces of…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Children in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) endure grave violations under siege, United Nations (UN) Committee warns

More than 6.7 million people, 40% of them children, have been displaced across conflict-affected provinces

Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing an unprecedented catastrophe, enduring grave violations, including summary executions, sexual violence, recruitment and abduction of children by parties to the conflict, the UN Child Rights Committee warned today. The Committee expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in more villages in…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Vaccination Coverage in Sel’a Sub-Zone

Women in the Hambekta administrative area highlighted that, despite their remote location, the strong commitment of healthcare professionals has ensured that no child is left unvaccinated

Nurse Idris Humed, head of the Rikeb health center, reported that vaccination coverage in Sel’a sub-zone has reached 85% due to increased public awareness. Nurse Idris stated that this commendable progress is the result of coordinated efforts by healthcare practitioners, local administrations, units of the north-west border control, and other…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Local Elections in Keren Sub-Zone

The elections in the sub-zone began on 11 February and will continue until 4 March

Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators are currently underway in Keren sub-zone. The purpose of these elections is to replace outgoing officials who have completed their three-year terms. Mr. Rezene Araya, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that pre-election campaigns were conducted to raise awareness and encourage participation.…

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Scottish Africa Business Association Embarks on Pioneering Trade Mission to Kenya

This mission will take place from 12-16th May and will focus on key sectors that promise mutual growth and innovation

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) is excited to announce a trade mission to Kenya to explore new business opportunities for Scottish companies and institutions, supported by the Scottish Government. This mission will take place from 12-16th May and will focus on key sectors that promise mutual growth and…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU) don warns against family breakdown in the Marriage Bill

Musoke submitted her views on the Marriage Bill, 2024 during the joint meeting of the Committee on Gender, Labor and Social Development and the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday, 19 February 2025

A family law expert at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Dr. Diana Musoke has warned that the Marriage Bill, 2024 has potential to destroy the institution of marriage if enacted into law.   Dr. Musoke said the proposals in the Bill seek to discourage the country’s long held perception on…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Regional Pandemic Fund Teams Unite to Strengthen Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response in the Greater Virunga Landscape

FAO and partners strategize to protect communities, livestock, and wildlife from zoonotic and emerging diseases by using the Pandemic Fund

The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has joined forces with key stakeholders to…

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Canon Reinforces Commitment to Egyptian Market with an Exclusive Event for Partners and Customers in Cairo

‘The Innovation Summit’ plays a crucial role in bridging technology with business needs, offering tailored solutions that empower partners across various industries

Reaffirming its Commitment to Long-Term Partnerships: Canon’s Exclusive Event Focused on Technological Advancements and Market growth in Egypt Canon's strategic return to Egypt delivered an immersive visual experience, featuring dedicated zones for key verticals: Commercial Print, In-House Production, Corporate, Education, Retail, CAD, and Interior Décor. Canon Central and North Africa…

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Venomous Snake Bite Leaves Arm Unusable: Boy waits Seven Years for Life-Changing Surgery

Following the surgeries, Yusif began a long and often painful process of rehabilitation on board the Global Mercy with volunteer hand therapists

An 11-year-old boy from Sierra Leone can finally go to school and use his right arm again after his severely deformed limb was operated on by international health charity, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org).  Without the free surgery, Yusif’s right hand and arm would have remained severely contracted, leaving him unable to…

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Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Community engagement in the fight against cholera in Angola: Mr Celestino Mbambali – “The Lifesaver”

The WHO has played a key role in responding to the cholera outbreak in Angola, collaborating closely with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), Ministry of Water and Energy and the Provincial Health Office to contain the spread of the disease

For more than twenty-five years of volunteering in his community, 55-year-old Celestino Mbambali has witnessed countless health emergencies, including cholera outbreaks. A qualified nurse by profession, he was always concerned about the lack of a health center in his neighborhood and, driven by his commitment to his neighbors, decided to take…

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