Over a third of the 100,000 refugees arriving into resource-strained Uganda are Sudanese fleeing horrific conditions, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Uganda has received over 100,000 asylum seekers since January 2024, including an influx of Sudanese refugees fleeing brutal conflict in their home country. Sudanese refugees now make up the largest…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Advances Social Protection Capacity with ‘Transform’ Training Workshop

ECOWAS is strengthening its social protection systems through a 5-day workshop in Abuja from 16th to 20th September 2024. The workshop, led by experts in collaboration with the TRANSFORM hub…

Special Representative Simão Concludes His Visit to Benin, He Highlights the Importance for Countries of the Sub-Region to Act Together to Curb Insecurity

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Benin.…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Engages Political Parties to Strengthen Democratic Integrity Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Elections

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organizing an Engagement with Political Parties to Promote Participatory and Inclusive…

United States Health Assistance Delivers Mpox Response and Health Security in South Sudan

The upsurge of mpox in a number of countries in the region highlights the need for vigilance and response to emerging disease threats. This week USAID provided support for the…

East African Community (EAC) Secretary General meets the Chairperson of the Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on advancing integration

The EAC Secretary General, H.E. Veronica M. Nduva, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State and President of the Republic of South…

Financial Services sector calling out for clear line of sight on Artificial intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) regulatory horizon: DLA Piper research

Businesses say the lack of clarity around ESG and AI regulation is a key challenge to realising the benefits of technology and innovation; Despite recognising the business opportunity with AI,…

Ensuring primary health services for displaced people

Cecilia Achuwor, a 38-year-old mother of six children, is one of the hundreds of thousands of refugees and returnees who have crossed the border into South Sudan since the beginning…

Uganda: Telecoms in trouble again over fake sims

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has said that telecommunication companies will be investigated, with a view of putting heavy sanctions over the continued use of…

Tahaluf Launches CPHI Middle East As Region’s Premier Pharma Event

Saudi Ministry of Health supports December launch event in Riyadh; Event to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambitious pharma goals, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors anticipated; Industry trends,…

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