Africa

On 24th National Blood Donor Day, Ghana invited citizens to engage in voluntary unpaid blood donation to help reach 100% voluntary blood donation, a WHO directive

The future of the country depends on its youth and its scientific and technological education, said the President of the Republic speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Umaro Sissoco Embaló Amphitheatre of the Amílcar Cabral Public University

Liberian warlord Prince Johnson, who became a highly controversial figure in national politics when he was elected senator, has died at the age of 75

Launched on 14 November, the operation to decongest the prisons was criticised by inmates and local associations, who denounced an 'activity marred by many irregularities' and asked President Ndayishimiye's office to intervene personally to correct them

The design project for the future Djibloho International Convention Centre has been entrusted to the South Korean company Mooyoung and negotiations have begun between the parties involved

The Gambia Film Producers Association elected the new board that will lead the association for the coming years, choosing prominent Gambian filmmaker, Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, President

New Electronic Cargo Tracking System has been introduced jointly with South Sudan; the regional IT solution will enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in monitoring cargo in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and the DRC, also reducing transit times

The activity of ICVL’s Benga coal mine, run by india in tete province, was paralyzed non-payment of workers; no reason has been given as to why ICVL has allegedly failed to pay the contractor that employs mine workers

Dawit Isaak, Swedish-Eritrean journalist held without trial in Eritrea since 2001 won the 2024 Edelstam Prize 'for his fight for freedom of expression', the jury said; his daughter, who keeps fighting for his release, accepted the prize on his behalf

A mental health and psychological first aid training for journalists has been organized in Mzuzu by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services; the clinics, who mainly deal with mental cases, said journalists are crucial in raising awareness over the issue

The African Union's support and stabilisation mission in Somalia will have 5 years to complete its task, which includes strengthening the operational capabilities of the Somali national army and preparing local forces to manage security independently