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Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD ReportAfrica’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD Report

Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD Report

The 2024 UN Trade and Development report shows Africa can build economic strength by combining trade functions with investment and…

February 10, 2025
M23 Rebels Announce Ceasefire in Goma for Humanitarian ReasonsM23 Rebels Announce Ceasefire in Goma for Humanitarian Reasons

M23 Rebels Announce Ceasefire in Goma for Humanitarian Reasons

The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel factions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo announced a humanitarian…

February 4, 2025
From TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on New Role as UNICEF Goodwill AmbassadorFrom TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on New Role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

From TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on New Role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

The world's most followed TikTok influencer Khaby Lame is now elected as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF on Friday while…

February 2, 2025
February 1st Start of Black History Month: What is it?February 1st Start of Black History Month: What is it?

February 1st Start of Black History Month: What is it?

Black History Month which celebrates Black history, culture and education will begin on February 1 in communities, museums and schools…

January 31, 2025
UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global CommunitiesUAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities

UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities

The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council…

January 31, 2025
Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed SharingKenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed Sharing

Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed Sharing

Over 50,000 different types of seed are kept in Kenya's National Seed Bank. The facility was established in 1988 with…

January 29, 2025
Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent ResponseFacebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Following the viral release of horrific films reportedly portraying the murders of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, the government had…

January 28, 2025
M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian DisplacementM23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian Displacement

M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian Displacement

Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in…

January 27, 2025
UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global Healthcare Support InitiativeUAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global Healthcare Support Initiative

UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global Healthcare Support Initiative

According to WAM, The United Arab Emirates has sent 25 ambulances; critical medical supplies and advanced medical equipment to Angola…

January 25, 2025
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and Mass DisplacementM23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and Mass Displacement

M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and Mass Displacement

Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was engulfed in panic on Thursday as M23 rebels fought the…

January 24, 2025