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Source: VFD Group Plc | an hour ago

VFD Group Plc Reports Remarkable Growth in Audited Financial Statement for 2024 Financial Year

Net investment income surged by 95% to N59.0 billion, despite a spike in investment expenses to N15.5 billion from N7.4 billion in 2023

In a stunning turnaround, VFD Group Plc (https://VFDGroup.com), a proprietary Investment firm, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, showcasing exceptional growth. The journey to this milestone was paved with strategic initiatives and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Just a year ago, businesses globally…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | an hour ago

Violence against civilians must end in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as second Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff killed in Masisi

MSF reminds warring parties that civilians, their property and aid workers are protected, and calls for relevant authorities to hold parties accountable

An MSF nurse was shot dead in his home in Masisi, North Kivu province, DRC, the second staff member to be killed in the town in two months. Civilians and aid workers are victims of and witnesses to the horrific levels of violence in the province. MSF reminds warring parties…

Source: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria | 2 hours ago

The High Commission received Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge, Commandant of the Tanzania National Defence College

The visit of Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge and his delegation seeks to further strengthen the excellent existing cooperation between Tanzania and Nigeria National Defence Colleges

On 24th April 2025, the High Commission received Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge, Commandant of the Tanzania National Defence College (NDC). The visit of Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge and his delegation seeks to further strengthen the excellent existing cooperation between Tanzania and Nigeria National Defence Colleges.

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | 2 hours ago

In an age of uncertainty, Africa needs to lean towards resilience, inclusion, and transformation – Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Chief

To mobilise domestic resources, Mr. Gatete emphasised the need to enhance tax revenue collection through digitalisation, broadening the tax base, and improving tax administration

During an African Consultative Group meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva organised on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), discussed the pressing economic, social, and geopolitical challenges facing the continent. In his remarks, Gatete emphasised that…

Source: International Trade Centre | 2 hours ago

Africa’s coffee finds a new frontier in the Gulf

African entrepreneurs are redefining the future of coffee, building strong brands while creating lasting impact in their communities

World of Coffee Dubai continues to be a key platform for global coffee entrepreneurs—especially African producers—to connect with buyers and industry players. Highlighting naturally processed coffees, they aimed to position Africa as a reliable sourcing hub for Gulf markets. African entrepreneurs are redefining the future of coffee, building strong brands…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | 2 hours ago

Expanded use of new dual-insecticide nets offers hope for malaria control efforts in Africa

Since 2000, the global malaria response, including through ITN distribution campaigns, has helped prevent more than 2 billion cases and nearly 13 million deaths

Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been a cornerstone of malaria prevention efforts over the past 2 decades, and their widespread use has been instrumental in preventing the disease and saving lives. Since 2000, the global malaria response, including through ITN distribution campaigns, has helped prevent more than 2 billion cases and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | 3 hours ago

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Friday, April 25, as “World Malaria Day”

The proclamation has called upon the Ministry of Health and other Government Agencies, as well as International Organizations concerned to initiate and execute programs to mark the commemoration of the day

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, by proclamation, declared Friday, April 25, 2025, as "World Malaria Day," and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, April 25, 2025 is the 18th World Malaria Day,…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | 3 hours ago

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Africa has also made tremendous progress in the fight against polio, recording a 93% decline in circulating variant poliovirus type 1 cases from 2023 to 2024 and a 65% decrease in variant poliovirus type 1 cases in just the past year

An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is helping protect millions of people from life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio and cervical cancer. In 2023, vaccination saved at least 1.8 million lives in the African region, nearly half the global figure of 4.2 million. These advancements have been possible thanks…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | 3 hours ago

Qatar, Ghana Hold Second Round of Political Consultations

During the consultations, both sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them

The second round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Ghana was held Thursday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. The Qatari delegation was led by HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | 3 hours ago

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Morocco's Foreign Minister

During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support and enhance cooperation between the two countries

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Thursday in Rabat with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco Nasser Bourita. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support and enhance cooperation…

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