” This important contribution of the Bank, reflects the vitality of our relations, and is in line with its High 5,” Minister of Planning and Development of CAte d’Ivoire, Niale Kaba ” The projects go beyond the economic pole of Abidjan, to contribut…
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Ivory Coast: African Development Bank Supports Five Transformative Projects for 275 Billion CFA
” This important contribution of the Bank, reflects the vitality of our relations, and is in line with its High 5,” Minister of Planning and Development of CAte d’Ivoire, Niale Kaba ” The projects go beyond the economic pole of Abidjan, to contribut…
Read MoreThousands of Nigerians Flee Boko Haram Violence, Head to Cameroon
LIMANI, CAMEROON � The governor of Cameroon’s Far North region is denying a report that tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees who fled Boko Haram-related violence will be forced to return home.Aid agency Medicins Sans Frontieres, also called Doctors W…
Read MoreThousands of Nigerians Flee Boko Haram Violence, Head to Cameroon
LIMANI, CAMEROON � The governor of Cameroon’s Far North region is denying a report that tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees who fled Boko Haram-related violence will be forced to return home.Aid agency Medicins Sans Frontieres, also called Doctors W…
Read MoreCAF CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE MONITORING WORKSHOP IN JOHANNESBURG
The use of innovative technology has formed a key aspect in the overall growth of football on the African continent. The latest innovation being brought forth by CAF is through their partnership with Catapult GPS System which will see the African footb…
Read MoreCAF CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE MONITORING WORKSHOP IN JOHANNESBURG
The use of innovative technology has formed a key aspect in the overall growth of football on the African continent. The latest innovation being brought forth by CAF is through their partnership with Catapult GPS System which will see the African footb…
Read MoreACCREDITATION FOR OFFICIAL DRAW FOR TOTAL AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS EGYPT 2019
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) announces that the media accreditation process for the Official Draw of the final tournament of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 opens from Monday, 25 February to 23 March 2019. The Official Draw …
Read MoreCS CONSTANTINE BACK ON TOP OF HIS GROUP IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Things are narrowing in Group C of the African Queen competition. After the reinstatement of Ismaily, the Egyptians had to take it home. In a balanced match where the two teams shared possession of the ball (50-50), the yellow and blue believed they di…
Read MoreCS CONSTANTINE BACK ON TOP OF HIS GROUP IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Things are narrowing in Group C of the African Queen competition. After the reinstatement of Ismaily, the Egyptians had to take it home. In a balanced match where the two teams shared possession of the ball (50-50), the yellow and blue believed they di…
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank and partners unite in major push against malnutrition ?’the silent killer’
Did you know that every $1 invested in nutrition generates as much as $138 in better health and increased productivity?The evidence is clear: improving nutrition boosts personal health as well as economic health.Africa has 20 of the 24 countries with s…
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank and partners unite in major push against malnutrition ?’the silent killer’
Did you know that every $1 invested in nutrition generates as much as $138 in better health and increased productivity?The evidence is clear: improving nutrition boosts personal health as well as economic health.Africa has 20 of the 24 countries with s…
Read MoreAlleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa
WASHINGTON When a crowd in Bambari, in the Central African Republic, accused Mahamat Nour Mamadou of belonging to a militia group tied to the country’s previous regime, the consequences were swift and harsh.Soldiers whisked Mamadou away to a nearby t…
Read MoreDeadly Stampede in Nigeria at Political Rally Days Ahead of Election
YENAGOA A number of people were killed in a stampede at a rally in support of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, local officials from his party said on Tuesday, days ahead of an election in which he is seeking a second term.The incident happened at…
Read MoreDR Congo Election Loser Calls for Rematch
KINSHASA The runner-up in DR Congo’s controversial presidential election has proposed staging the poll again within six months.In a letter to the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Martin Fayulu restated his allegation that the vote result had been…
Read MoreLong-Awaited Cambodia-Indonesia Direct Flight Expected In Second Half Of 2019
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, A long-awaited direct flight between Cambodia and Indonesia is expected in the second half of this year, after nearly half-a-century hiatus, Cambodian Tourism Minister, Thong Khon said, today.Khon met here on Thursday with Indone…
Read MoreGOR, LEOPARDS FACEOFF IN MASHEMEJI DERBY
Rwandese tactician Cassa Mbungo will be thrown straight into the deep end on Saturday when he leads out a limping AFC Leopards for the Mashemeji Derby against arch-rivals Gor Mahia at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.The game comes barely four days after…
Read MoreNew UN Report Shows North Korea Avoiding Sanctions
SEOUL A new report by the United Nations shown to the Security Council Friday claims North Korea is working to ensure its weapons cannot be destroyed by military strikes.It comes as U.S. President Donald Trump hailed “tremendous progress” last week i…
Read MoreCentral African Republic, Rebel Groups Initial Peace Deal
CAIRO Central African Republic’s government on Tuesday initialed a peace deal with 14 armed groups following unprecedented talks aimed at ending more than five years of conflict.The agreement represents rare hope for one of the world’s poorest nation…
Read MoreCentral African Republic, Rebel Groups Initial Peace Deal
CAIRO Central African Republic’s government on Tuesday initialed a peace deal with 14 armed groups following unprecedented talks aimed at ending more than five years of conflict.The agreement represents rare hope for one of the world’s poorest nation…
Read MoreCentral African Republic, Rebel Groups Initial Peace Deal
CAIRO Central African Republic’s government on Tuesday initialed a peace deal with 14 armed groups following unprecedented talks aimed at ending more than five years of conflict.The agreement represents rare hope for one of the world’s poorest nation…
Read MorePress Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for February
Despite ongoing discussions about items on the Security Council’s draft programme of work for February � which have delayed its formal adoption � the 15 member organ will proceed to convene several high-level debates in the first days of the month, Ana…
Read MorePress Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for February
Despite ongoing discussions about items on the Security Council’s draft programme of work for February � which have delayed its formal adoption � the 15 member organ will proceed to convene several high-level debates in the first days of the month, Ana…
Read MoreSnowboarder Revives Goal of Representing Uganda at Olympics
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH It’s always in the back of Brolin Mawejje’s mind, whether he’s soaring over the snow or fine-tuning his rail technique: What more can he do to become an Olympic contender in snowboarding?The 26-year-old hopes to enter the record …
Read MoreSnowboarder Revives Goal of Representing Uganda at Olympics
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH It’s always in the back of Brolin Mawejje’s mind, whether he’s soaring over the snow or fine-tuning his rail technique: What more can he do to become an Olympic contender in snowboarding?The 26-year-old hopes to enter the record …
Read MoreSiberian Cave Findings Shed Light on Extinct Human Species
WASHINGTON Scientists using sophisticated techniques to determine the age of bone fragments, teeth and artifacts unearthed in a Siberian cave have provided new insight into a mysterious extinct human species that may have been more advanced than prev…
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