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  In a concerted effort led by the Ministry of Health and supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Angola has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eradicate Guinea worm disease (GWD). This initiative, which involves public and private institutions, national and international organizations, and civil society, aims to protect the Angolan population from this debilitating disease. Between 2018 and 2024, Angola reported 136 cases of dracunculiasis, including 3 in humans […]

  Kenya is set to host the World Health Conference and Expo by Informa Markets in October 2025 in Nairobi, marking the first major global healthcare expo in East Africa. This event will provide a platform to showcase Kenya’s healthcare innovations, investment opportunities, and advancements in medical technology. With evolving global disease patterns and rapid technological advancements, the conference will bring together specialists from commercial, professional, and academic sectors to foster knowledge […]

  Koladé Josué Azandégbey, deputy chief of staff at Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has expressed his pride and enthusiasm at the prospect of Benin hosting the 2nd African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI) in 2025. Speaking at the opening, on Monday 17 March 2025 in Cotonou, Benin, of the meeting of the Scientific Committee and the session of the Jury of Start-ups for the 2nd […]

  The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, abuses of detainees’ rights and violations of the right to a fair trial and of press […]

  The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and distribution to the energy transition, power industry, energy finance and more. The program offers insight into what this year’s edition will offer, as industry leaders, global investors, major operators and think-tanks convene in Cape Town to discuss Positioning Africa as the […]

  The main objective of the workshop is to ensure that the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures are aligned with best practice and meet the evolving requirements of the global operating environment. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) IT policy will cover areas such as acceptable use of IT resources, security measures, data management, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and […]

  His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has concluded a one-day official visit to his brother and colleague, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Lungi International Airport. During their meeting, both presidents shared goodwill messages and engaged in discussions on the review of the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries, as well as on regional and international matters of mutual interest. The official visit of President John Dramani […]