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Burkina Achieves 60.85% Progress on 2025 Trade Objectives

Ouagadougou: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Crafts in Burkina Faso, led by Serge Poda, announced a significant milestone on Tuesday, revealing a 60.85% implementation rate of the objectives contract set by the Prime Minister for the year 2025. According to Burkina Information Agency, the contract outlined 12 priority actions

UN Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis in Northern Nigeria

Yaounde: The United Nations (UN) has described a looming hunger crisis in northern Nigeria as “unprecedented,” with analysts estimating that at least 5 million children are already suffering from acute malnutrition. This is despite northern Nigeria traditionally being the nation’s agricultural heartland, producing maize, millet, and sorghum. In northeastern Nigeria

Prime Minister Evaluates Mid-Term Progress on Ministerial Objectives

Ouagadougou: Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ou©draogo conducted a mid-term evaluation of the objectives contract for the Minister of Industrial Development, Trade, Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises, Serge Gnaniodem Poda. Minister Poda presented the results of his actions in the first half of the year, indicating an overall implementation

Colombian Mercenaries Spotted in Sudan Amid Deepening Crisis

Khartoum: Colombian mercenaries have reportedly joined the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Fighters from the South American nation were allegedly spotted inside Darfur’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp, which has become the epicenter of the country’s escalating hunger crisis. According to France24.com, the presence of Colombian mercenaries has

Africa Faces Deep-Rooted Crisis of Trafficking and Exploitation

Nairobi: Leaders, activists, policymakers, and survivors assembled in Nairobi for a significant consultation aimed at tackling one of Africa’s most persistent crises: the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls. According to Kenya News Agency, the event was organized by Equality Now and brought together state and non-state actors

Duale Assures Health Workers of Fairness in Deployment

Nairobi: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fairness and accountability in health workforce deployment, including internship placement. According to Kenya News Agency, CS Duale expressed regret over the disruption caused to affected interns due to alleged irregularities regarding their placement in the past and

Kenya to Consolidate Science, Research and Innovation Think-Tank

Nairobi: The Government is ready to support innovation and facilitate scaling pathways and the scaling and commercialisation of innovations. This was said by the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, during a meeting held at a Nairobi hotel with Vice Chancellors drawn

Governor M’Ethingia Champions Youth Empowerment Through Sports

Meru county: Meru County Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering and growing youth talents across the county, particularly through organised sports activities. Speaking Sunday at Maili Tatu Stadium during the Njia ward football tournament, the Governor underscored the importance of nurturing talents as a pathway to