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Educational Sector: Gambia Commends Nigeria’s Support
The Republic of Gambia has commended Nigeria's support in its educational system through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) scheme.
The Gambian Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez,…
Malaria Cited As Cause Of Deaths, Infections in DRC
Hundreds of people in northwest Congo have tested positive for malaria as health officials investigate the cause of a surge that has surpassed 1,000 cases and resulted and have resulted in at least 60 fatalities.
While malaria, a…
ECOWAS Force Experts Advocate For More Funds
Experts within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have advocated for increased funding to enhance the logistics necessary for effective Peace Support Operations (PSO) throughout the region.
The Experts on Standby Force…
Malawi Cut Economy Growth Forecast For 2025
Malawi's government trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year in its annual budget on Friday as disgruntled citizens protested in major cities over rising prices.
The protesters are mostly street vendors who accuse the…
DR Congo’s Goma Faces Economic, Financial Crisis
DR Congo's Goma has been experiencing an unprecedented economic and financial crisis since the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of the city last month.
The once bustling streets of Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern…
Ethiopian PM Visits Somalia Amid Tensions Over Somaliland Deal
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday for talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, aimed at reaffirming bilateral ties.
Tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalated last…
VP Shettima To Attend Burial of Namibia’s First President
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to visit Namibia to represent President Bola Tinubu at the state funeral of Namibia's founding President, Samuel Nujoma, in Windhoek.
Vice President Shettima will join other…
DRC: Gunfire At M23 Rebels Rally Kill Many – Residents
Crowds fled as gunfire rang out at a mass rally held by the leader of the M23 rebel group, Corneille Nangaa, in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bukavu on Thursday, residents said.
People ran through the streets, some bleeding and carrying…
Ethiopia’s PM Visits Counterpart In Somalia For Talks
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia's presidency said, following a thaw in icy relations.
The relationship soured in…
Egypt To Increase Public Sector Workers Minimum Wage
Egypt will increase the minimum wage for public sector workers to 7,000 Egyptian pounds ($138.50) per month from July, aligning it with the private sector's minimum wage established in early February, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk…