Sudan’s government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed at ending a 16-month war. The government, controlled by the army which is fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for control of the country, has […]
The United Nations on Monday condemned the “unacceptable” level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023. And it warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year. “The normalization of violence against aid workers and the […]
The Indian High Commission in Ghana has held a flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day. The anniversary celebration saw the Indian community in the country gather at the Indian House in Accra yesterday to commemorate the day. The flag-hoisting ceremony is an annual event during which Indians all over the world foster […]
African governments have been trying to introduce new taxes — in part to pay off heavy foreign loans — amid economic headwinds that include rising global prices for food and energy. In June, the Kenya government introduced Finance Bill 2024, which sought to collect more money from the public and businesses. The move triggered weeks […]
Preparations are underway for a possible meeting between Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who now leads the African People’s Party. The two leaders have not met since 2022, and it’s been months since they last communicated. Various envoys are making efforts to facilitate this meeting, which could happen soon. According to […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss countering terrorism and Somalia’s security. A military corporation protocol was signed between the two countries after discussions. “I support your efforts in combating terrorism, securing the country, and ensuring its stability,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said in […]
The World Food Forum Ghana, has called on students to take active roles in promoting Ghana’s food systems by engaging in innovative activities, creating agribusinesses and shaping the narrative. With a call on the students to explore all the opportunities within the agriculture value chain using technology and their creative ideas, it said the youth […]
U.S. and Botswanan military personnel took part in a workshop focusing on better integrating women into the African country’s army, addressing issues such as sexual harassment and the need for tailored equipment. The three-day workshop was part of a larger program wrapping up Thursday intended to strengthen relations between the two countries and build local […]
The Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on Monday, August 12, for a strategic fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening vaccine production and accessibility across Africa. IOL reports that the visit was organized by the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and focused on enhancing collaboration between Ghana and South Africa to […]
Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 30-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of […]
