UNHCR, Zambia Begin Second Phase of Refugee Repatriation to DRC
LUSAKA, Zambia — (BG), The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in partnership with the Zambian government and other organizations, has launched...
WFP Launches Emergency Aid for 400,000 Flood-Affected People in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) – Severe flooding has disrupted lives in Cameroon, impacting over 400,000 people, as the nation also grapples...
Rwanda Dismisses 400 Correctional Officers Over Corruption and Misconduct
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has dismissed 411 officers following accusations of corruption and misconduct, the organization...
Mauritius Opposition Returns Navin Ramgoolam Returns as Mauritius Prime Minister
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (BG) - The Labour-led Alliance of Change has claimed a sweeping victory in Mauritius, putting veteran politician...
African Development Bank Wins Special Jury Award for ABM
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been awarded the prestigious Special Jury Grand Prix at the...
Assessment of the Needs of Populations Affected by the Demarcation of the Cameroon-Nigeria Border
In 2002, the International Court of Justice issued a ruling on the border dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria. To facilitate...
IOM and UNICEF Strengthen Partnership to Support Climate-Displaced Children
Renewed agreement aims to protect, empower, and support children displaced by climate-related events. Baku, 12 November 2024 – At COP29,...
Sudan INGOs Warn of Rising Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons
Sudan INGOs Warn of Rising Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons Humanitarian groups call for urgent action to protect civilians as...
Ethiopia’s First AI Startup Incubation Program Graduates Inaugural Cohort
Six-month incubation program equips entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support and industry connections to bring AI innovations to market.
Luanda Declaration Pushes African Leaders to Turn Blue Economy Plans into Action
Declaration calls for turning Africa's blue economy strategies into measurable action, backed by financing, stronger institutions and regional cooperation
Nigerian Entrepreneur Raises $7 Million for Hair-Braiding Robot
Harvard MS/MBA graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi founded HaloBraid to ease the time and strain of professional hair braiding.
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5B Private Equity Placement, Says Funds Will Support Expansion
Company says its private equity offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed, resulting in the issuance of about $2.5 billion in new...