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Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea : World Autism Awareness Day Observance

World Autism Awareness Day is being observed for the 14th time at the international level and for the 6th time at the national level

World Autism Awareness Day was observed on 2 April in the Anseba Region. The objective of the observance was to enhance public understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with autism, and thereby help them become beneficiaries of the opportunities available. Speaking at the event, Ms. Genet Habte, Chairperson of…

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

New taskforce set to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Jonglei

The formation of the taskforce is the result of discussions between the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and the Gender Affairs Unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Significant efforts are being made to combat the sexual and gender-based violence that perseveres in plaguing mostly women and girls in South Sudan. In another bid to put an end to these harmful practices, Jonglei State has launched a taskforce set to coordinate all actions taken to tackle them. The…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea : Vocational Training for College Students

Mr. Filmon Mel’akle, head of the union branch at the college, reported that 52 students received training in graphics, while 49 students were trained in solar system installation

The Sawa and Higher Education Institution branch of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students provided three months of vocational training to 123 students from Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology. Mr. Filmon Mel’akle, head of the union branch at the college, reported that 52 students received training in…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: The Presidency notes new United States (US) tariffs

The tariffs affirm the urgency to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US, as an essential step to secure long-term trade certainty

The Presidency has noted with concern the newly imposed tariffs on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).  Whilst South Africa remains committed to a mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States, unilaterally imposed and punitive tariffs are a concern and serve as a barrier to…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Sudan crisis: United Nations (UN) rights chief condemns extrajudicial killings in Khartoum

Sudan’s spiralling crisis stems from the breakdown of a transition to civilian rule after the overthrow of long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019

The fight for Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, likely involved widespread summary executions of civilians following its recent recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday. Citing credible reports of extrajudicial killings in several areas of the capital, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said…

Basketball Africa League (BAL)

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Source: Basketball Africa League (BAL) |

156 Players from Record 28 Countries to Compete in 2025 Basketball Africa League Season Tipping off April 5 in Morocco

During the 2025 BAL season, each four-team conference will play a 12-game group phase during which each team will face the other three teams in its conference twice

- Fans Can Watch Every Game Live on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/4lg5uVc), www.NBA.com, https://BAL.NBA.com and the BAL’s YouTube Channel (https://apo-opa.co/3Eie70G); Games Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 17 Languages -  - BAL Will Honor NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Throughout the Season -  The Basketball Africa League (BAL)…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) Joins Accra Investor Briefing Amid Efforts to Establish Integrated Petroleum Hub

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation plays a central role in promoting and developing the petroleum value chain in Ghana

Dr. Toni Aubynn, CEO of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), has joined the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing – taking place on April 14, 2025 at the Kempinsky Hotel – to discuss the country’s progress towards becoming an integrated petroleum hub in West Africa. During the event,…

Merck Foundation

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Announces Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024 Winners: 5 Outstanding Researchers from 5 African Countries Honored

The winners of ‘Best African women Researchers Awards’ and ‘Best Young African Researcher Awards’ will be enrolled into research training at a premier research institute in India

Merck Foundation announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards winners 2024, 5 Researchers from 5 different African Countries recognized under two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best Young African Researchers.  Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for new edition of Merck…

2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

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Applications Open for the 7th Annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition – Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited to Drive Food Systems Transformation with a US$160,000 Prize Pool

Africa’s high entrepreneurship rates further underscore the continent as a potential global leader in youth-driven enterprise, innovation, and job creation

The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”. Judges will be looking for innovative, scalable, and impact-driven agripreneurs (aged 18 to 35)…

African Energy Chamber

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Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at Accra Investor Briefing as Ghana Targets Enhanced Fuel Security

Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing takes place on April 14 at the Kempinsky Hotel

Targeting enhanced fuel security, Ghana is driving the development of its downstream oil and gas industry, with advancements in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), distributed fuel products and aviation fuels. The country’s state-owned oil and gas marketing company Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) plays an instrumental part in strengthening the downstream sector.…

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