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  As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians – including in areas under the control of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in North Kivu province. That’s according to the head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita, speaking exclusively to UN News ahead of briefing members of the UN Security Council in New York on Thursday. Mediation efforts The meeting […]

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep shock and unequivocally condemns the heinous terrorist attack carried out by Boko Haram on 24 March 2025 against the Cameroonian military in Wulgo, within the Lake Chad Basin. The attack, executed using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), underscores the evolving threats posed by terrorist groups in the region. The Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences on behalf of the […]

  In line with its mandate to support Member States in strengthening their capacity to implement regional tax policies and administration, the ECOWAS Commission , through the Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation, has  organized a four-day workshop on “Enhancing Capacity for Effective Implementation of the ECOWAS Adopted Methodology on Tax Expenditure” to bolster effective implementation of tax administration reforms in West Africa. Held from March 24–27, 2025, the workshop, organised in […]

  The United Nations agency has received only $1.57 billion of the $21.1 billion required to sustain its operations this year, with donations slashed by 40 per cent after cuts from major donors like the United States. “WFP is prioritizing countries with the greatest needs and stretching food rations at the frontlines. While we are doing everything possible to reduce operational costs, make no mistake, we are facing a funding cliff […]

  Collaboration was identified as being a key pillar for achieving the Republic of Congo’s oil production goals during a Congo Energy&Investment Forum 2025 panel discussion sponsored by Weatherford – an Associate Sponsor of CEIF 2025. Operators and service providers underscored the value of partnerships in maximizing output at mature fields as well as the need for aligned priorities, including exploration and supply chain development. Targeting 500,000 barrels per day […]

  In a historic and sweeping policy overhaul, Parliament yesterday approved a series of transformative tax amendment bills aimed at enhancing revenue efficiency, easing financial burdens, and realigning key government funds to drive national development. The passage of these bills marks a major victory for economic reform and a significant step in fulfilling the government’s commitment to a more progressive and balanced tax system. The reforms, spearheaded by Finance Minister […]

  The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued an alert on Thursday over the the rapidly escalating crisis in the country, calling for urgent coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the 2018 peace deal that ended five years of civil war.  The arrest of First Vice President and main opposition leader Riek Machar, alongside mounting military clashes and reported attacks on civilian populations, signals a severe […]

  Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson, and her team to discuss Ghana’s economic outlook, fiscal policies, and key social interventions outlined in the 2025 Budget. During the discussions, Dr. Forson acknowledged the economic challenges Ghana has faced but emphasized the government’s commitment to social protection programs to support the most vulnerable. He highlighted key budgetary […]

Omutoti veta meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana Prof Job Amupanda, onghela okwa hokolola elombwelo la yandjwa komutokoli momangu yopombada  Shafimana Ueitele lihena ouyuuki. Eshi osha landula eshi omutokoli Ueitele,  onghela ayandja elombwelo kombinga yaasho omangu yatokola moshikumungu shoshibofa shomufinda utilyana ta upulwa ukufwepo osho sha tulilwemo ko Prof Amupanda. Amupanda menyamukulo laye kombinga yaasho sha tokolwa okwa ulika tapula komesho noku tululamo oshibofa komangu yashiyako yoshilongo. Omutokoli Shafimana Ueitele, onghela okwa ku […]