(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Union (EU) has announced that it is stepping up emergency support to deliver aid to vulnerable populations in Burkina Faso, particularly those living in areas where access is severely limited. The West African nation currently risks a major humanitarian disaster, as its complex and volatile crisis continues to deteriorate quickly and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union (AU) has urged its member countries to remain steadfast in their fight for climate justice in order to achieve the desired results in Africa. AU Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat gave the charge in his opening remarks at the African Day event which was held on the sidelines of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – 350 Africa has urged world leaders to say no to public finance for new fossil fuel development in their respective countries. 350 Africa is an international environmental movement that is focused on addressing the climate crisis. Its goal is to end the use of fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Center for International Forestry Research – World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) has announced that its scientists will present climate and livelihood impacts of land restoration in Africa at the ongoing 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. CIFOR-ICRAF is a world-class […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday announced the east African nation’s latest population as 61,741,120 people. Hassan made public the country’s latest population in the capital Dodoma, following the National Population and Housing Census held from Aug. 23 to Sept. 4, this year. A statement by the Directorate of Presidential Communications […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the increase in the fight between government troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the 23 March Movement (M23) rebels in the east. The fight, in 10 days, has seen multiple civilians killed, “massive displacement” and four peacekeepers from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Union (EU) adopted a new programme worth €115 million yesterday to support the ecological, inclusive and innovative development of Morocco’s agricultural and forestry sectors. The programme “Terre Verte” aims to contribute to the national strategies of Morocco “Green Generation” and “Moroccan Forests” covering the period 2020-2030 by promoting an ecological transition […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first formal peace talks aimed at ending two years of war between the Ethiopian army and forces from the country’s northern region of Tigray started in South Africa on Tuesday and will end on Sunday, the South African government said. At stake is an opportunity to end a conflict that has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A top Pakistani news anchor, Arshad Sharif, was shot dead in Kenya, his wife said on Monday, just months after he fled his home country to avoid arrest over sedition charges. Sharif was a frequent critic of the powerful military establishment and supporter of former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Africa, have urged governments on the continent to promote and advance human rights-respecting approach in drafting their cybersecurity law and policy-making. The African CSOs said the adoption of approach is very important because cybersecurity issues have the potential to affect peoples’ well-being, rights and other […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations (UN) has harped on the need for a robust donor support system which is required to help low-income countries reach self-reliance. UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed made the observation in her video message to the first ministerial meeting of the School Meals Coalition Task Force which was held in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has said that there is so much the African continent can do for its member states just by removing obstacles to growth on the basis of African integration. Ms. Georgieva noted that it is so important that Africa does not waiver from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tanzanian and Kenyan leaders have agreed to step up the fight against cross-border crime, including human trafficking and poaching. Addressing a news conference at State House in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, said the two leaders have also agreed to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr. Ayman Ismail, an associate professor at the American University in Cairo has said that Egypt is currently experiencing an unprecedented growth and development in the entrepreneurship sector. Dr. Ismail disclosed this in Cairo while speaking during the launch of the Entrepreneurship in Egypt report, which he authored. The report which is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lionesses of Africa, a network of women entrepreneurs, with support from Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a playbook for managing the future of work. Dubbed, “100 Lionesses Future of Work Playbook”, the digital tool celebrates 100 leading African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group has approved $10.53 million in financial support to Côte d’Ivoire for the implementation of its rural electrification programme. Established in 1972, the ADF became operational in 1974. Administered by the AfDB, it comprises, till date, 32 contributing countries […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says Ethiopia’s suspension of its “visa on arrival” to non-resident foreigners at all entry points is due to insecurity, especially regarding its current political situation. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The government, however, urged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has become Africa’s fifth country, alongside Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and Egypt, to become an “ML III” (the third of four levels in the WHO’s classification} for vaccines. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa made this known in a statement issued by the world […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane has announced the launch of her mentorship programme, which is aimed at empowering young girls in the country. The ex-beauty queen said the programme will be facilitated by Lalela Foundation, which she founded in 2019 with the aim to assist and create opportunities for children without […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Things are currently looking up for lawyers and judicial officials in Guinea-Bissau, courtesy of a project supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDB’s project has helped improve the quality of training for judicial actors, including lawyers in the West African nation. Notably, it also contributed to an increase in the […]
