Tanzania wins the ‘world’s best wildlife destination’ title

Tanzania continued to cement its status as among the world’s best tourism destinations after scooping the Best International Wildlife Destination award at the Outlook Travellers Awards (OLTA) held in India, according to... Read more »

Nigeria lauds AfDB for supporting Agro-industrial zones

The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the government of Nigeria, has held a meeting with stakeholders to discuss details around Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria, according to Africa Development Bank.... Read more »

Urgent response needs for early infant diagnosis in Western and Central Africa

In 2018, coverage of antiretroviral therapy among children living with HIV in western and central Africa was just 28 percent, far lower than the global average, which itself was only 54 percent,... Read more »

IMF and World Bank relief Somalia through heavily indebted poor countries initiative

The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank met, on February 12 and 13, respectively, to consider Somalia’s eligibility for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor... Read more »

Swiss funds for combating locust in East Africa

East Africa has been hit by a massive infestation of desert locusts. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is donating CHF 1... Read more »

Czech Republic confers with Djibouti and Ethiopia in defense industry

Representatives of the Czech manufacturers and exporters of security and defense industry visited Djibouti and Ethiopia from February 10 to February 12, 2020. The mission was led by the Deputy Minister of... Read more »

Sweden brings new strategy for Tanzania

The Sweden Government has adopted a new five-year strategy for Swedish development cooperation with Tanzania, according to Apo group. The new strategy differs from the previous strategy in that it entails reduced... Read more »

World Health Organization appoints regional director for Africa

The World Health Organization Executive Board, currently holding its 146th session in Geneva, has re-appointed Dr Matshidiso Moeti for a second term as World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa and Dr... Read more »

Equatorial Guinea support China to fight against coronavirus

Equatorial Guinea’s Council of Ministers has agreed to support China’s fight against the coronavirus with a 2 million USD solidarity contribution, Apo Group. This is chaired by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the... Read more »

Africa Union applauds Cuba efforts for the region

The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Kwesi Quartey received the seven experts participating in a workshop organized by the African regional organization for the conception of the Pan-African College of... Read more »