Africa

Partners in Health, an NGO, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, taking rigorous measures to prevent and address incidents in Lesotho

The Secretaries of State recently appointed by the Presidency of the Republic were sworn in before the President of the Republic, Head of State and Government, SE Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

The government asked Japan to donate at least 2 million doses of measles vaccine

MINUSCA Police organised a 5-day training course for 60 police officers, 19 of whom were female, to provide the skills of a judicial police officer, such as investigation and hearing techniques, the drafting of reports, notions of law

Head of State Azali Assoumani met farmers, active members of the 'Jardin Ndjema' cooperative, before recalling the threefold struggle for the years to come: energy, food and health autonomy

Campaigning has begun ahead of elections on 9 October to vote for president, parliament and regional authorities; ruling party Frelimo, which has dominated Mozambican politics since the civil war, will seek to extend its winning streak

The country is emerging as a popular retirement destination, ranking 9th globally according to the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

In his first State of the Nation address, President Boakai pledged to train 10.000 young people in digital skills within his first six months in office; the initiative is now an evident success across the country, said Liberia Telecommunications Authority

Foreign travel for government officials for holiday purposes has been banned to promote a reconnection with cultural roots and foster closer relations with local communities, explained Gabon's government spokesperson, Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi

Natnael Berhane, Eritrean professional cyclist and a member of the Istanbul Belediye Spor, took first place in the Soganli Grand Prix

A capacity-building workshop on the theme 'Combating traditions and myths that encourage early and forced marriages' was organized in Niamey by Alliance des Religieux pour le Développement Socio-éducatif Économique et Sanitaire and NGO Girls First Fund

The Maternal Mortality Action Fund (MAMA) will soon be established as part of an ongoing negotiation for a $500 million loan from the World Bank

UNDP is working with the government to shape an inclusive and rights-based digital transformation, assessing safeguards and privacy, accessibility for those living in areas with low connectivity, and usability of digital identity to authenticate services