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From genome to action: Building Sierra Leone’s next generation of genomic leaders for public health resilience beyond mpox
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 15:41:42
By combining mentorship, advanced training, and a focus on sustainability, it has built a new generation of scientists ready to lead the country’s response to present and future health threats
Angola launches strategic initiative to strengthen public health communication
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 15:24:08
The training will have around 60 participants, including professionals from public and private organizations, international correspondents, and institutional communicators
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Once Rescued, Now a Rescuer
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 14:40:48
Becky Chaplin Leads Rehabilitation on the Global Mercy in Sierra Leone
South Africa: Minister Dion George welcomes arrest of international rhino horn syndicate
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 14:00:04
SAPS Hawks strike international rhino horn syndicate – six arrested in landmark investigation to protect South Africa’s wildlife
World Humanitarian Day: African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Pays Tribute to Humanitarian Workers
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:59:29
On this day of reflection and recommitment, the African Union stands shoulder to shoulder with humanitarian actors worldwide
South Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan to participate at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:52:20
President Ramaphosa will advance South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 and pursue bilateral economic engagements with the government of Japan with a view to strengthening trade and investment ties between South Africa and Japan
World Food Programme (WFP) warns of major cuts to food aid in Cameroon as resources risk running out
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:45:37
This support has helped stabilize communities, improve childhood and educational outcomes, and prevent hunger from deteriorating in some of Cameroon’s most fragile regions
Qatar: His Highness (HH) the Amir Receives Written Message from Egypt's President
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:41:37
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received the message on Tuesday during his meeting with HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar Amr Kamal El Din El Sherbini
New United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-funded prosecutor’s residence helps strengthen justice system in conflict-torn Upper Nile
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:35:22
To help rebuild the formal judicial system, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has launched several initiatives, including constructing a new court and judicial residence in Malakal, five court rooms in Renk, and deploying a mobile court
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launch $82.5 Million project to eliminate harmful firefighting foams in African airports
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 13:29:01
These efforts are expected to promote safe removal of 4,500 tonnes of PFAS-contaminated material from fire trucks and safe disposal of 130 tonnes of PFAS-based foam concentrate
World Health Organization (WHO) expands trauma and mental health support to protect Somalia’s health workers
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 11:24:21
The initiative supports longer-term system strengthening
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APO Group’s Rania El-Rafie Named One of 10 Women Shaping the Future of Public Relations (PR) by Queen Moremi Africa
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 10:02:01
Recognition highlights her leadership in African PR and her commitment to women's empowerment and industry transformation
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Corcel, Sintana Energy Partner as Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Champion Sponsor Amid Onshore Kwanza Drive
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 09:23:00
Corcel and Sintana Energy have partnered as a Champion Sponsor of this year’s Angola Oil & Gas event, reflecting their commitment to advancing onshore exploration in the country
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Education embarks on employee verification programme
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 09:12:56
The Department welcomes the support of the National Department of Basic Education, as this approach will help standardize processes across the education sector
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Century Group Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Gold Partner – Cementing Role as Nigeria’s Leading Indigenous Offshore Operator
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 08:36:04
Century Group has joined African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies as a Gold Partner, highlighting its leadership in Nigeria’s offshore oil sector and its role in advancing local content, infrastructure and energy independence
International Relations (IR) and Defence Committee Chairpersons Express Concern Over Reported Remarks by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief in Iran
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 08:34:21
The committees will have a joint meeting to engage with the ministers of the Department of Defence and Military Veterans, and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on the issue
Egypt Fast-Tracks Mining Sector Expansion Strategy
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 08:29:15
African Mining Week 2025 will feature high-level panel discussions and projects showcases connecting global investors with lucrative opportunities within Egypt’s mining vale chain
South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top United Nations (UN) official tells Security Council
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 08:19:20
Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, briefed the Security Council on the deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan on Monday
Ghana: President Mahama travels to Japan and Singapore
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 07:57:24
The visits seek to attract investment, broaden market access for Ghanaian goods and services, mobilise technical and development cooperation, and bolster partnerships
Joint Statement of Condolence by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the Passing of Chief Theresa Kachindamoto
Language: en | Date: 2025-08-19 07:43:27
Chief Kachindamoto was a pioneering female leader whose vision, courage, and moral conviction broke through cultural barriers and set a powerful example for the African continent and beyond
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