We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
World Health Organization (WHO) - Namibia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Namibia |

Namibia launches the Child Maltreatment Clinical Guidelines

Namibia has been a pioneer in child protection, being one of the first countries to adopt a proactive approach to ending violence against children and to developing national plans with dedicated resources

Violence against children in Namibia remains alarmingly high despite the government's commitment to ending it. The 2019 Namibia Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) shows that nearly 40% of girls and 45% of boys suffered from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse during childhood. Physical violence is the most widespread,…

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

Eritrea: Training for Members of Asmara International Airport

The training covered topics such as security awareness and systems, radio and equipment maintenance, flight control, and meteorology

The Eritrean Aviation School has provided theoretical and practical training to 63 members of Asmara International Airport over the course of one year. The training covered topics such as security awareness and systems, radio and equipment maintenance, flight control, and meteorology. Noting that the aviation industry is dynamic, Mr. Simon…

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

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Returns Home

President Isaias also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which was graced by representatives from 79 countries, including 39 heads of State and Government

President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation returned home in the early afternoon hours today, concluding a fruitful five-day visit to Egypt. During his stay, President Isaias Afwerki held extensive discussions with his counterpart, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, focusing on the consolidation of the ties of friendship and cooperation between the…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

New Partnership for Africa's Development-Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) marks 20 years of impact at 40th Oversight Committee Meeting

The meeting, held online on 27th October 2025, brought together donor representatives, partner institutions, Regional Economic Communities and implementing agencies

The NEPAD-Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), a multi-donor special fund hosted by the African Development Bank (https://AfDB.org/), has successfully held its 40th Oversight Committee  Meeting  to take stock of progress and chart a renewed course for Africa’s regional infrastructure transformation. The meeting, held online on 27th October 2025, brought together…

Afreximbank

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director, Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank
  • All (1)
Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth across Africa

The Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar will explore key themes shaping the future of trade finance in Africa, including the role of digitalisation, data, technology and transparency

Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com), called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. …

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens with a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations agencies, research institutions, development partners, civil society, and youth organizations

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) stresses the importance of including persons with disabilities in all political processes

The SRSG noted the importance of including persons with disabilities in all aspects of National life including the structured dialogue process

Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs Stephanie Koury met yesterday with Libyan organizations of persons with disabilities to discuss the challenges they face and their priorities and views on their participation in the political process, including the Structured Dialogue…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

Deputy Minister Mhlauli and Deputy Minister Mathale to engage stakeholders in Gugulethu

The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, lead a Stakeholder Engagement Session in Gugulethu. The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00. This session forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to…

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

International Relations Committee Successfully Begins Eight-Day European Oversight Visit

The ambassadors expressed their appreciation for the committee’s oversight objectives, as presented by the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Supra Mahumapelo

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation had a successful oversight session with the first group of 10 South African Heads of Mission in Europe. The committee is currently on an eight-day oversight visit in Europe. The committee’s first meeting in the South African Embassy in Brussels in Belgium…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (3)
    • Nde Ndifonka (AFRIMA)
    • Angela Martins (AU)
    • AFRIMA Trophy
  • All (3)
Source: All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) |

African Union (AU), All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Confirm January 7-11, 2026 for 9th Awards in Lagos

The grand event will include a live Red Carpet broadcast and feature electrifying performances from some of Africa's biggest music stars

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) have officially announced the 9th edition of Africa's global music awards will now take place between Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.  Previously scheduled for November 25–30,…