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World Health Organization (WHO) - Mozambique
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mozambique |

Intensifying emergency response to Mozambique flooding disaster

World Health Organization (WHO) has helped strengthen early warning and risk monitoring systems in Gaza, Tete and Maputo provinces since August 2024

Health authorities in Mozambique have intensified emergency response to assist hundreds of thousands of people devastated by severe flooding in the southern and central regions since mid-December 2025.  The flooding has affected more than 720 000 people, with 75% residing in Gaza Province. Around 100 000 people are being housed in 113 temporary…

World Health Organization - Kenya
Source: World Health Organization - Kenya |

Kenya validates second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (2026–2030)

The Kenya National Public Health Institute will coordinate implementation and use quarterly monitoring to track progress

Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, Kenya has validated its second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS II) ahead of its official launch later this year. The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) is a multi-year plan that is critical to ensuring that national capacities…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Herminie Explores Advanced Cancer Care and Health Cooperation at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre

Proton Therapy represents one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment, allowing for greater precision, reduced side effects, and improved outcomes for cancer patients

The visit by President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, to the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai formed part of ongoing efforts by the Government to expand access to specialised oncology care, enhance health sector capacity, and deepen international healthcare partnerships. Seychelles’ interest in the visit…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Ministry of Information Holds Annual Activity Assessment Meeting

The Minister indicated that 90 percent of the programs planned for 2025 were successfully implemented

The Ministry of Information conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 5 February in the capital to review achievements registered in 2025 and discuss the implementation of the 2026 Action Plan. At the meeting, the Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, presented a comprehensive, data-driven report outlining activities implemented during…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” Observed

At the event, a general knowledge competition among women was conducted, and the Fiori cultural troupe presented cultural and artistic performances depicting the significance of the day

World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Asmara at the Central Region level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Noting that the practice of female genital mutilation is currently declining at the national level,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Efforts to Strengthen Youth Organization in Halhal Sub-Zone

The participants, on their part, called for the organization of vocational training programs in administrative areas that lack such opportunities, as well as the conduct of sustained seminars on the objective situation in the homeland

The office of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in Halhal sub-zone, as part of efforts to strengthen youth organization, has formed youth friends committees in nine administrative areas of the sub-zone. Mr. Abdurahman Hamed, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, said that the objective of…

Merck Foundation

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Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies mark ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026’ through their ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Educating Linda’ Programs

Merck Foundation has benefitted thousands of girls by distributing essential school items, and through their awareness campaign which includes releasing many inspiring children’s storybooks, animation films and songs to support girl education

Merck Foundation also marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “Our Africa” TV Program. Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate for Girl Education to End FGM Across Africa. Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasizes that Girl Education is Key to…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: Hon. John Mulimba Hosts Sahrawi Ambassador Seddiki Nafaa on African-Led Peace and Multilateral Diplomacy

Republic to Uganda, in a bilateral meeting focused on regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts

Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and as a constructive tool for peace building across the African continent. This commitment was underscored when the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba, hosted H.E. Seddiki Nafaa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Department of Higher Education Urged to Swiftly Resolve Ongoing Delays in Phasing Out Outdated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Courses

Committee members called for improved coordination between DHET and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to ensure that programmes offered by colleges respond to labour market needs

The Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) delays in scrapping outdated qualifications in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) risks leaving students with irrelevant skills and qualifications that do not meet labour market conditions, says the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education. The committee yesterday visited the Qhayiya Campus…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Oversight of Flood Damage in Mpumalanga’s Ehlanzeni District Exposes Urgent Need for Resilient Infrastructure

The delegation visited flood-damaged areas in Shatale and Ward 12 (Sidlamakhosi) in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

Parliament’s joint oversight delegation visiting flood-damaged areas in Mpumalanga on Thursday warned that without sustained investment in building resilient infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage systems and effective flood-risk mitigation, many vulnerable communities in the Ehlanzeni district will continue to bear the brunt of severe weather events. The Portfolio Committee and…