Training For African Journalists Commences In Egypt
Ambassador Ahmed Haggag (middle), a former Egyptian diplomat, Dr Christopher Isiguzo(left), President of the NUJ, other officials and participants at the first session of the training\
The 58th training programme for journalists across Africa, organised by the Union of African Journalists ... Read More
First Deportation Flights Will Leave UK For Rwanda In 10-12 ...
Rishi Sunak
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Monday that the country's first deportation flights to Rwanda could leave in 10-12 weeks as he promised to end the Parliamentary deadlock over a key policy promise before an election expected later this ... Read More
Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent’s Challenges,...
Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a Connected Africa Summit. They are discussing the future of technology, unlocking the continent's growth beyond connectivity, and addressing the ... Read More
US State Department Outlines Pressing Threats To Global Huma...
The U.S. State Department on Monday released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, outlining Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the civil war in Sudan and the Israel-Hamas war as just some of the major global human rights concerns.
“In compiling ... Read More
US Begins Talks On Withdrawal Of Troops From Niger
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation.
Last month, the military junta that controls Niger announced it was ... Read More
UK Parliament Passes Controversial Bill To Send Asylum Seeke...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July.
The parliamentary logjam that had stalled the legislation for two months ... Read More
Africa Urged To Invest In Science, Technology And Innovation...
Africa can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future if countries invest in science, technology and innovation, these are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of the two-day Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation ... Read More
About 15 Million Sudanese In Need Of Urgent Health Assistanc...
The ongoing war is Sudan has crippled the country's health system.
Seven-year-old Mohammed is homeless. He began showing symptoms of an enlarged spleen and severe anaemia at the age of two.
The hospital in Khartoum where the boy used to receive care ... Read More
UN: Growing Fears Of Rebel Attack On Darfur’s El Fasher
Two senior United Nations officials raised the alarm Friday that an attack on the North Darfur capital of El Fasher could be imminent and may trigger a deadly intercommunal conflict across Darfur.
"In Darfur, recent reports indicate a possible imminent RSF ... Read More
US To Withdraw Its Troops From Niger, Source Says
The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter said late on Friday, adding that an agreement was reached between U.S Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's leadership.
As of last year, there ... Read More