Download logoThe below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met today with Malian Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga. Deputy Secretary Sullivan offered his deepest condolences to those…
The African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org) congratulates the German Government and the African-German Business Association (Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft) on the success of the 13th German-African Energy Forum that took place in Hamburg on March 27…
In 2018, Kisumu brought forward their bid to host this specific fixture and KRU (www.KRU.co.ke) gave them the go ahead. “Having the match take place in Kisumu is part of the KRU Strategies to decentralize…
President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania has conferred Order of National Merit, Mauritania's most prestigious honour, on Isa Abdullah Masoud Al Kalbani, UAE Ambassador to Mauritania, at the end of his term as Ambassador…
Download logo We have received the news with deep sorrow that the terrorist attack perpetrated in Mogadishu, resulted in loss of many lives and left several others wounded. We strongly condemn this heinous attack, wish…
Download logoUN-Habitat and Egypt held a two-day conference on March 24 and 25 bringing together over 120 experts. “In order to be smart, cities need to be sustainable and inclusive”. This is one of the key…
A new study led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Imperial College London and Malaria Atlas Project, University of Oxford has revealed that improved housing had doubled on the African continent between…
General Electric (www.GE.com) has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and…
Download logoThe Council today extended the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 30 September 2019. The Operation Commander has been instructed to suspend temporarily the deployment of the Operation's naval assets for the duration of this…
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Egypt Abdel Fatah el-Sisi today visited the Al Alamein War…
The ongoing Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces saw a rise in the number of new cases this past week. At this time, response teams are facing daily challenges…
The world's largest thin-film solar power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group (en.Hanergythinfilmpower.com), showcased its path-breaking solar-power products, at the 22nd edition of The Solar Show Africa 2019, Africa’s largest and longest running power…
Download logoThe African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) has approved a US$20 million equity investment in Uhuru Growth Fund 1, a first-generation fund sponsored by Uhuru Partners Limited, a private equity firm, focused on high growth middle market businesses…
Download logoThe upsurge of communal violence in Mali in which at least 160 people have been killed must be followed by fresh international action to stem the bloodshed, says a UN human rights expert. A…
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Egypt Abdel Fatah el-Sisi today toured Al Alamein New City,…
Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim arrived in Tunisia to attend the preparatory meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers, which precedes the Presidents Summit. Foreign Minister was received by Mr. Sabri Bachtobji , Tunisian Secretary of State…
Download logo The Government of Japan has contributed US $1,468,374 to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), for the mine action project “Enabling Humanitarian Operations and Enhancing National Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Mine Action…
Download logoThe members of the Security Council were briefed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mankeur Ndiaye, on…
Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) (www.RwandaRugby.com) Resilience have been firing on all cylinders this season with two consecutive wins in the Rwanda rugby league. According to coach/player, ufitimfura donatien, the Resilience are having “the best season…
Download logoUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of George Conway of Canada as Acting Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), where he will also serve as…