Having global assistance is crucial in establishing lasting peace in the Central African Republic.
Ms. Rugwabiza, who is also in charge of the United Nations Mission in the country, MINUSCA, gave a presentation on their most recent report regarding progress following the constitutional referendum on July 31st. She stated that MINUSCA is still assisting…
A program for former child soldiers has been implemented in Liberia to address the issue of drug abuse.
In 2023, the Global Action for Sustainable Development released a report stating that Liberia is facing a significant loss of its younger generation due to drug abuse. The capital city, Monrovia, is particularly affected with over 800 drug hubs and…
The government of Zimbabwe claims that it has suffered losses of over $150 billion due to sanctions.
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — The vice president of Zimbabwe stated on Wednesday that the country has suffered a loss of over $150 billion as a result of sanctions placed by the European Union and nations like the United States, prompted by…
More than 114 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to war and violence across the globe.
The recent total has been significantly influenced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as well as tensions in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Myanmar. Additionally, factors such as drought, floods, and instability in Somalia, along with the…
The recent ruling by the court on the multibillion-dollar gas deal has been met with praise from Nigerians.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigerian government has expressed approval for the decision made by a London court on Monday, which nullified a $11 billion fine related to a failed gas project involving the country’s biggest economy and a private corporation….
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned Africa about potential economic risks due to a slowdown in China’s economy.
NAIROBI, KENYA — The International Monetary Fund is warning African countries of a potential decline in the regional economy and the potential impacts of China’s economic slowdown. Over the last two decades, Africa and China have established strong economic relationships,…
The US Trade Act supports a sustainable business run by two sisters in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting a summit for participants in the U.S. government’s duty-free Africa Growth and Opportunity Act from November 2 to 4 as the act comes up for renewal. Kate Bartlett spoke to the owners of one South African…
The issue of sexual misconduct and exploitation by staff continues to be problematic.
GENEVA — On Monday, the World Health Organization announced that strides were being taken to address and prevent instances of sexual misconduct. However, they also acknowledged that misconduct by WHO employees continues to be an issue. “In the last two…
The first major wheat harvest has taken place in Malawi.
Blantyre, Malawi — After numerous attempts, Malawi has finally achieved a successful large-scale wheat harvest using a variety of grain that is well-suited for its soil. This is seen as a potential solution to counter the effects of the Russia-Ukraine…
Nigeria has introduced a new game to enhance awareness about the environment.
Rewording: Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to educate the public about the environment as floods and soil erosion continue to rise due to the effects of climate change. The newest initiative for education is a card game called PLAN (Play,…