SADC Calls for Stronger Breastfeeding Support During World Breastfeeding Week
GABORONE, Botswana — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is marking World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1–7, by calling on governments, healthcare providers, employers, communities, and families to…
African Union opens applications for 2026 Peace Fund Grant Program
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has officially opened a new funding round under its Peace Fund, inviting eligible organizations and institutions to apply for financial support aimed…
Mahama begins official Visit to Jamaica, strengthens African-Caribbean relations
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day official visit to Jamaica, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding economic cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between…
CAF holds 2026–27 Champions League, Confederation Cup preliminary draws August 6
CAIRO, Egypt — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the preliminary-round draws for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and the 2026–27 CAF Confederation Cup will be conducted…
UN SC renews sanctions regime on CAR for another year
NEW YORK — The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2827, extending for an additional year the sanctions regime targeting armed groups and individuals who continue to threaten…
EU expands Ukraine Facility with additional €8 b in financing, new reform conditions
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Council of the European Union has approved amendments to Ukraine’s financing plan under the Ukraine Facility, unlocking more than €8 billion in additional support-loan financing for…
South Africa establishes national council on gender-based violence, advances electricity transmission reform
PRETORIA, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced two significant initiatives aimed at strengthening national governance, appointing members to the country’s first statutory National Council on Gender-Based…
IGAD reopens mission in Khartoum, reaffirms support for Sudan-led peace process
KHARTOUM, Sudan — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and recovery efforts in Sudan following a high-level visit by Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh…
Côte d’Ivoire expands satellite cooperation, strengthens public health awareness campaigns
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening both the country’s digital infrastructure and public health, highlighting efforts to improve satellite communications…
President Ruto launches national dialogue to shape Kenya’s Post-Vision 2030 development strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Samoei Ruto has called for a nationwide dialogue to develop Kenya’s next long-term development blueprint, marking the beginning of a process to design a successor…