Somalia Forces Battle Militias in Baidoa as Fighting Intensifies
Somalia’s federal forces are battling armed militias in Baidoa as rival groups fight for control of the South West State capital.
Residents and military sources...
ECOWAS Seeks Reliable Data to Tackle Drug Abuse in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says reliable and comprehensive data remains critical to addressing the evolving drug situation across West Africa.
The...
ECOWAS Launches Ambulance Programme To Boost Emergency Healthcare In Togo
ECOWAS, thru the West African Health Organization (WAHO), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has held the official handover...
Refugees in South Sudan Face Growing Threat of Food Aid Cuts
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan could be cut off from food aid in the coming weeks because of a...
China’s Tariff-Free Policy Opens New Opportunities for African Exporters
More than 100 days after China introduced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, African exports to China are expanding, while businesses...
Tragedy in Zimbabwe as Boat Mishap Leaves 15 Dead
Rescue operations were continuing after a boat carrying dozens of people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, officials said.
The national disaster management...
Ghana Unlocks New Economic Opportunities From Cashew Apples
Ghana, one of Africa’s leading producers of cashew nuts, is finding new economic value in the largely wasted cashew apples, giving farmers an additional...
World Health Organization Seeks Immediate Global Support for DR Congo Ebola Response
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for increased international support to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying...
West African Nations Approve Roadmap for Women’s Political Participation
The West Africa Women’s Political Leadership Forum has adopted the Abuja Regional Action Plan on Accelerating Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in West Africa....
IMF Greenlights Fresh Funding Package for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed two reviews for its financing arrangements with Egypt, clearing the way for the North African country to...
