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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | 4 hours ago

Deepening Cooperation: President Touray receives Envoys of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia in Abuja

H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS discussed cooperation in the health sector and partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO)

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray received Ambassadors of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia at the Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, today, March 4, 2025. H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS discussed cooperation in…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | 4 hours ago

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes Visit to Mozambique

For 2025, growth is projected to recover to 3.0 percent as social conditions normalize and economic activity picks up, especially in services

IMF staff and the Mozambican authorities have discussed performance and policies underpinning the Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Discussions were fruitful and will continue virtually in the coming weeks. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Pablo Lopez Murphy, conducted discussions from…

Source: UN News | 5 hours ago

United Nations (UN) report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic

The civil war in Sudan and tensions in southern Chad, have led to an influx of refugees, asylum seekers and returnees to already overwhelmed areas of CAR

A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees. Investigations by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MINUSCA, found evidence of summary…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | 6 hours ago

Uganda: Members of Parliament raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave

The long dry spell is bound to affect agriculture and eventually the economy

The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Hon. Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government should come out with clear mitigation measures. “At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods.…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | 6 hours ago

Parliament passes East African Community (EAC) Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024

The adoption with an amendment ensures the full domestication of the 1984 EAC Mediation Agreement

Parliament has passed the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024, aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding the pension and retirement benefits of former employees of the dissolved East African Community (EAC). The House also adopted the Report of the Committee on East African Community Affairs presented by the Chairperson,…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | 7 hours ago

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized a Trainer of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia

The initiative seeks to address the issue of the high risk of adolescent girls dropping out of school due to lack of affordability and accessibility to pads

ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Liberia in collaboration with the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) and Implementing Partner Payless Bana Innovations (Payless Pads) organizes a Training of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia. The ECOWAS Resident Office with funding support from the…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | 8 hours ago

Community leaders call for peace between cattle herders and farmers at United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-hosted grassroots engagement

More than 90 participants, including community leaders, youth, women's representatives, elders, and organized forces, engaged in a constructive and open debate designed to resolve disputes

The land in Lainya County is rich and fertile, with a long history of successfully producing vast amounts of maize, cassava and other essential food items. Almost half of all households are engaged in farming, harvesting crops and raising livestock. However, the ability of communities to carry out their agricultural…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | 8 hours ago

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) engineers renovate Bentiu–Leer road to improve humanitarian access to vulnerable communities

Pakistani engineering peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are taking advantage of the few dry months of the year to renovate the 140-kilometer stretch

Since 2021, catastrophic and relentless flooding has destroyed many roads across Unity State in the northern region of South Sudan. The main supply route from Bentiu to Leer is one of those most affected, particularly during the intense and prolonged rainy season, when communities are unable to travel to access…

Source: African Union (AU) | 8 hours ago

10th African Day of School Feeding Commemorated in Bangui with Renewed Commitments to Expanding School Meal Programs Across Africa

AU Member States now provide 70 percent of school feeding funds, a testament to their commitment to investing in education and nutrition

The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and development partners, commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) in Bangui, CAR, under the theme “A Decade of Nourishment: Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future.” The event…

Source: JETA Africa Holding | 9 hours ago

JETA Holding Expands its Vision for FinTech in Africa Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025

JETA is actively seeking partnerships with investors, FinTech startups, and financial institutions to drive innovation and scale financial solutions across key African markets

During the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025, JETA Holding (www.JETAHolding.com) reinforced its commitment to FinTech and trade expansion in Africa, leveraging its expertise in other industries, including healthcare and technology-driven solutions to position itself as a key player in the region’s digital transformation. At the event, JETA engaged with leading industry…

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