Ugandans Challenge Anti-Homosexuality Act
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Law Ugandan human rights activists, journalists, religious leaders, academics, and lawyers are currently challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which came into force in May, in court. The case, which enters its final pretrial stage today, will soon proceed to trial. The Anti-Homosexuality Act is one of the world’s harshest […]
Unlocking Prosperity: The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference Set to Redefine Data Governance for Growth
The anticipation builds as the third annual RegTech Africa Conference (www.RegTechAfricaConference.com) is set to once again bring together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the 2024 edition scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of May in Lagos – Nigeria. With a focus on “Harnessing Partnerships for Africa’s Prosperity – Bridging the Data Trust […]
Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia
Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium’s Husab mine in Namibia on Friday celebrated its 10th anniversary since its commencement of operations at an event held at the mine, near the town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region of west-central Namibia. Addressing the ceremony, Namibia’s founding President Sam Nujoma said Swakop Uranium’s investment and development of the Husab mine […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Holds Internal Consultative Workshop on the Establishment of Economic, Social and Cultural Council in West Africa
in order to galvanise a responsive regional civil society, the ECOWAS Commission will hold an internal consultative Workshop on the establishment of an Economic, Social and Cultural Council in West Africa (ECOSOCC-WA), beginning from the 12th of December, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria. The two-day Workshop which is being supported by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), […]
Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation partner with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to strengthen inclusive health care for refugees and host communities in Kenya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today welcomes a new partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation that will provide $9 million to strengthen access to quality health care, water and sanitation for forcibly displaced people and their host communities in Turkana County, Kenya. The multi-million-dollar commitment sets the stage for growing private sector […]
FIFA and FIFPRO release report on the Social Media Protection Service at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™
The report demonstrates the success of the Social Media Protection Service in protecting almost 700 players and coaches; The Social Media Protection Service has now been used at eight FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) tournaments in the last 12 months; Gianni Infantino says there can be “no hiding place” for those who abuse players and officials. FIFA, jointly […]
Science High Schools in Burkina Faso: the cherished dreams of young scientists
In Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the Lycée Scientifique National of Bobo-Dioulasso shines as a beacon of opportunity for young minds eager for knowledge. Eugénie Kaboré, a final-year student in the high school’s science stream, is a perfect illustration of this. Radiating the infectious energy of her youth, this 19-year-old is getting ever closer to her dream of becoming […]
United Nations (UN) launches $46 billion appeal for 2024 as global humanitarian outlook remains bleak
Conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies are wreaking havoc in communities around the world. Nearly 181 million people in 72 countries are targeted to receive humanitarian aid and protection next year; 128 million people received life-saving assistance in 2023, but a growing funding gap meant that support was cut back and millions of people were […]
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s Economic Report on Africa/ERA 2023: Building Africa’s Resilience to Global Economic Shocks
Climate-induced catastrophic events have led to severe humanitarian crises in Africa. Between 2000 and 2022, a total of 407.5 million people in Africa were affected by natural disasters. During this time, 4.2 million people became homeless, 53,610 people died and 52,205 were injured. This is according to the Economic Report on Africa 2023 (ERA2023) which will […]
At the 64th Ordinary Session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Special Representative Simão Stresses the Importance of Continued Dialogue and Engagement with Transition Countries
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a one-week working visit to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. During his visit, Simão had a series of meetings with Nigerian authorities and regional partners. He also participated in the 91st ordinary session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers […]
