Africa Newsroom
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 55 views
The President of the Commission, H.E Dr Omar Alieu Touray Led the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
The Session held from the 20th – 30th September 2024 commenced with the ‘Summit of the Future’ and the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ by world leaders. The…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 152 views
Chinese Embassy in Namibia Hosts Reception in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Peopleâs Republic of China
On September 27, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a reception in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, which was attended by…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 106 views
Uganda: New Marriage Bill provides for Property Rights, Child Protection
A bill that will brings series of landmark reforms aimed at updating Uganda’s marriage laws has been presented before Parliament. The bill proposed by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 48 views
Review of Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Study to Shed Light on Closing Malawiâs Land Administration Gaps
Land governance stakeholders have convened in Lilongwe, Malawi to review an assessment study of the gaps in land administration institutions, capacity and training needs. Organised by the Economic Commission for…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 68 views
EVA Pharma Signs a Voluntary Licensing Agreement with Gilead to Increase Access to Lenacapavir in 120 Countries with High Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Incidence and Limited Resources
EVA Pharma (www.EVAPharma.com) announced today a non-exclusive, royalty-free voluntary licensing agreement signed with Gilead (https://apo-opa.co/4dB3Nwx), allowing EVA Pharma to manufacture and supply generic lenacapavir in form of active pharmaceutical ingredient and…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 62 views
Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event
AOW: Investing in African Energy (https://AOWEnergy.com) – Africa’s leading oil, gas and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior officials, representing African governments, energy…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 45 views
Chagos Islands: United Kingdom’s (UK) last African colony returned to Mauritius
The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that agreement has been reached to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending decades of dispute and negotiation over Britain’s last African colony.…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 48 views
Somalia: United Nations (UN) official reports on electoral progress, ongoing security challenges
James Swan, acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed the Security Council in New York alongside Mohammed El-Amine Souef, Head of the…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 40 views
Sudan war: âHorrorâ grows as reports of summary executions emerge
The UN-designated human rights expert on Sudan has called for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with their allied militias, to take immediate…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
- 45 views
Joint Statement: Tunisia is Not a Place of Safety for People Rescued at Sea
In view of the rampant human rights violations against migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Tunisia, especially those who are Black; Tunisia’s lack of an asylum system; the Tunisian government’s…