African Development Fund Allocates $99 Million for Rice Cultivation in West Africa.
Funds to boost rice production, empower farmers, and enhance food security in West Africa ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (BG) - The...
Southern African Children Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education
Children from Southern Africa Unite for Quality Education and Protection of Their Rights VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, (BG) - Over 7,000 children...
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...
Africa Cut Maternal Mortality for Two Decades. Why Did Progress Start Slowing in 2016?
Africa CDC’s new assessment suggests the continent’s maternal mortality crisis cannot be explained mainly by recent aid cuts. The slowdown...
How the 2026 Transfer Window Changed the Market for African Footballers
From record fees to moves involving some of Africa’s brightest talents, the summer window showed how heavily European clubs are...
Youth-Led Thriller Secures International Distribution Deal After Uganda Film Festival Win
Award-winning “You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye” has signed with Okada Media, which is negotiating deals to take the youth-led...
UN Adopts Togo-sponsored Resolution to Show Africa’s True Size on World Maps
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution promoting equal-area maps in schools, media and institutions to depict Africa and...