Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Committee Commends Cultural, Religious and Linguistics (CRL) Rights Commission for Efforts to Safeguard Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights

The committee received briefings from the CRL Rights Commission and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) on their strategic and annual performance plans

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday reaffirmed its support for the Cultural, Religious and Linguistics (CRL) Rights Commission’s efforts to safeguard these rights. The committee received briefings from the CRL Rights Commission and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) on their strategic and annual performance plans.…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Finance Minister Outlines Measures to Tackle Ghana’s Large Payable Build-up in 2024

To prevent the recurrence of unapproved expenditures, the government has amended the Procurement Act

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined a comprehensive plan to investors aimed at addressing the country’s large accumulation of government payables in 2024, while reinforcing fiscal discipline and transparency across public financial management.  Speaking at meeting with investors in Washington DC, USA, Dr. Forson highlighted key reforms and…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Mahama swears in Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and others as members of the Armed Forces Council

The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, preceded a meeting of the Council to consider several issues, including promotions and retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the recently appointed military service commanders as members of the Armed Forces Council. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, preceded a meeting of the Council to consider several issues, including promotions and retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces. The newly sworn-in…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: National Agri-Business Conference on Selected Commodities

The conference included a panel discussion exploring strategies for inclusive economic growth and development in the agricultural sector

In a major move to boost sustainable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a National Agri-Business Conference on 24 April. The event, held at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) conference hall, brought together senior Government officials, UN representatives, and…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Newly renovated Palouch-Malakal road gives hope to communities, amid security concerns

For communities living in Palouch, trade and livelihoods are expected to improve—a relief during these times of economic crisis

What started as a dream has now become a reality: the road from Malakal to Melut in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, is open for regular and business transportation, cutting travel time from six hours to one-and-a-half. Given continuing security concerns in the state, the Palouch-Malakal road is a much-needed beacon…

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Merck Foundation marks World Health Day through their 2250+ Medical Scholarships in 44 Critical Specialties across 52 Countries, in partnership with African First Ladies

As per a WHO, African region has a ratio of only 1.55 health workers including physicians, nurses and midwives per 1000 people

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Seminar on Work Value and Productivity in Keren

Mr. Ismail also called on workers to contribute more to ensuring social justice, develop technological capacity, cultivate a reading culture, and pursue self-improvement through training and education

A seminar focusing on work values and productivity was conducted in Keren city on 23 April. The seminar was organized by the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in the Anseba Region. Mr. Ismail Mohammednur, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ in the region, stated that a worker equipped…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Continental Consultations Begin for Africa’s Donkey Development and Protection Strategy

The four-day strategy write-shop, graciously hosted by the Government of Burkina Faso, was officially opened by a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Resources, and Fisheries (MRAH)

A Technical Working Group (TWG) comprising representatives from Regional Economic Communities (RECs), African Union Member States, and animal welfare organizations convened in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 7th to 11th April 2025 to initiate the formulation of a Pan-African Donkey Strategy. Led by the African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal…

Source: African Energy Chamber |

Capricornus 1-X Adds to String of Successes in Namibia’s Offshore Oil Boom

The African Energy Chamber welcomes the Capricornus 1-X light oil discovery as a game-changing development for Namibia, solidifying the Orange Basin’s status as a world-class petroleum province and opening the door to transformative economic and energy opportunities

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly endorses the successful light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in Namibia’s offshore Block 2914A – announced on April 24 – calling it a pivotal moment in the country’s energy evolution. The discovery solidifies the Orange Basin’s status as a major…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi

New arrivals fleeing conflict in the DRC have led to the first new refugee emergency unfolding amid the current global humanitarian funding crisis, and the consequences are already stark

The humanitarian response in Burundi to the growing influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being pushed to its limits as the deepening funding crisis threatens critical aid and strains relations between refugees and the host community, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today. New…

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