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Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

South Sudan: Opposition Leaders, Others, Detained

Ensure Due Process; De-escalate Growing Tensions

 South Sudanese authorities have arrested at least 22 political and military personnel in the wake of violent clashes that started in mid-February 2025 between government and armed groups in Upper Nile, Human Rights Watch said today. These recent developments have plunged the country into political crisis. “The lack of transparency and…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda
    • Dr. Rasha College in Gambia
    • Senior Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Lady
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Guinea
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with the First Lady
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with infertile women in Gambia
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (3)
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Source: Merck Foundation |

Merck Foundation provides close to 1050 scholarships out of their 2230 scholarships for women doctors as part of their Women Empowerment Efforts - Marking International Women’s Day 2025

Merck Foundation has overall provided over 2230 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful and historic campaign “More Than a Mother” and “Scholarship Program” as a part of their Women Empowerment Mission. Senator,…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary and CEO of the African Refiners and Distributors Association
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Source: Energy Capital & Power |

African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, Downstream Projects in Focus

Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary and CEO of the African Refiners and Distributors Association, will participate as a speaker at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum this March in Brazzaville

The Republic of Congo’s commitment to reducing imports and driving electrification has positioned the country at the forefront of a robust intra-African oil and gas industry. As Africa undertakes a strategic approach to harmonizing fuels standards, coordinating regional regulations and expanding an inclusive downstream sector, Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary and…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

World Bank’s South Sudan Economic Monitor Urges Swift and Sustained Reforms to Accelerate Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth

The SSEM is an annual World Bank report series that assesses key economic developments, prospects, and policies in South Sudan

The 7th Edition of South Sudan Economic Monitor (SSEM) titled ‘A Pathway to Overcome the Crisis’ released today by the World Bank assessed that South Sudan`s economy is projected to contract by 30 percent in FY24/25, but is projected to rebound in FY25/26, if there is a resumption in oil exports…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

Celebrating International Women’s Day: World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria Honours Women’s Role in Health and Equality

By empowering women, WHO Nigeria contributes to stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities, an essential step toward achieving health for all

On 7 March 2025, the WHO Nigeria offices buzzed with energy as staff joined the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). The occasion provided a meaningful opportunity to honour the female workforce at WHO Nigeria and reaffirm the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment as essential drivers of…

World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania
Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania |

Tanzania declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Growing expertise in public health emergency response in the African region has been crucial in mounting effective outbreak control measures

Tanzania today declared the end of Marburg virus disease outbreak after recording no new cases over 42 days since the death of the last confirmed case on 28 January 2025. The outbreak, in which two confirmed and eight probable cases were recorded (all deceased), was the second the country has…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

How Policy Reform is Strengthening Ghana's Mining Industry

Ghana’s Mining in Motion conference and summit will be held under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact

Ghana has introduced transformative policy reforms over the past decade, focusing on local content development, infrastructure and equipment modernization and investment. As a result, the country has seen a slate of projects being launched across mature sectors such as the gold, bauxite, manganese and diamond markets, as well as in…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)

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    • Universal Postal Union Explores Collaboration with Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) on Digital Postal Islamic Financial Services
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Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) |

Universal Postal Union Explores Collaboration with Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) on Digital Postal Islamic Financial Services

The discussions centered on leveraging Islamic finance principles to enhance postal financial services and developing operational models that can serve customers in both urban and rural areas

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) hosted a high-level delegation from the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to discuss collaboration on Digital Postal Islamic Financial Services. The delegation included UPU representatives Ihab Zaghloul, Juan Moroni, and Hashim Elhaj, along with Farrukh Raza from Islamic Finance Advisory and Assurance Services (IFAAS).…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)

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    • Canon Miraisha Programme Expands Collaboration with Kings & Queens Art Academy in Nigeria
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Canon Miraisha Programme Expands Collaboration With Kings & Queens Art Academy in Nigeria to Empower Youth in Bariga and Makoko

By growing the programme’s reach in 2025, Canon is reinforcing its commitment to skills development initiatives that will equip Africa’s youth for a future in the creative industry

The collaboration with Kings and Queens Art Academy in Bariga leverages local expertise to deliver hands-on photography workshops, fostering creative skills, empowering young people, and creating career opportunities in photography and filmmaking.  This Canon Miraisha partnership in 2025 will see increased numbers of young adults trained in photography skills, with…

Africa.com
Source: Africa.com |

Schools and Organizations across Africa to Host Watch Parties for Africa.com’s “Meet the Astronauts” Virtual Event

NASA astronaut and the first Black American to perform a spacewalk

Across Africa, schools, universities, science organizations, and community institutions are coming together to host watch parties for one of the most inspiring virtual events of the year: Meet the Astronauts. This free, live-streamed event on March 18, 2025, will feature eight Black NASA astronauts, giving students and educators a rare opportunity to engage with pioneers who have traveled beyond Earth and…

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