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Ghana, France Partner to Transform Digital Health Infrastructure
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (143+ words) The announcement was made during a bilateral meeting in Paris with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. The high-level engagement followed the One Health Summit in Lyon, where both leaders co-chaired deliberations on global health security. The National Health Platform is…...
Africa: Liberia Secures Transformative Investment Partnership With TAF Africa
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (331+ words) Liberia has strengthened its commitment to economic growth and urban development with the arrival of a high-level delegation from TAF Africa Global Limited, led by Group Managing Director Mustapha Njie, following an invitation from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. The…...
Liberia: Stakeholders Question Tourism Authority's License Fee Structure, Agency Defends Decision
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (932+ words) Monrovia " The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) is facing mounting criticism from stakeholders following its announcement of new annual license fees for tourism and creative sector operators, with many describing the move as hasty and potentially duplicative of existing institutions....
Zimbabwe: Zimrights Alleges Flaws and Intimidation in Constitutional Hearings
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (303+ words) A leading local civil society organisation has raised concerns over the conduct of recent public hearings on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 saying the process may have fallen short of constitutional standards. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association said the…...
'We Are Losing Our Humanity' - UN About Aid Worker Deaths
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (318+ words) At least 326 humanitarian workers have been'killed'across 21 countries in 2025,'bringing the total killed over three years to over 1, 010. The International Red Cross warned the Security Council that "we are losing our humanity in war."' Humanitarian leaders warned that misinformation, restricted access,…...
Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (858+ words) The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to strengthen the country's ability to predict floods, drought and other weather-related disasters. Dr…...
Uganda: Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (773+ words) The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing money to traffickers and unlicensed recruitment agents. The minister released an updated list of…...
Nigeria: Power Dis Cos Miss Revenue Targets Amid Efficiency Concerns
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (652+ words) Nigeria's Electricity Distribution Companies (Dis Cos) recorded a decline in revenue recovery performance in January 2026, despite stricter loss reduction targets introduced by the regulator. In the January factsheet published on Wednesday by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the data…...
Ugandan President Museveni to Be Sworn in On May 12
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (394+ words) President Yoweri Museveni is set to be'sworn in'for his seventh term in office on May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections.' Alan Kasujja, Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, confirmed that the ceremony will take place at…...
Djibouti Ends High-Stakes Presidential Campaign With Massive Rally, Nation Turns to Ballot
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (328+ words) Addis Ababa " Djibouti has wrapped up a vibrant and closely watched presidential campaign, as tens of thousands of supporters flooded Hassan Gouled Stadium for the final rally ahead of voting day. The Red Sea nation now stands on the brink…...